AAA Data: Gas Is up 43% From Last Memorial Day
AAA says 39.1 million people will travel by car and 3.66 million will fly, even as average gas prices reach $4.60 a gallon.
- AAA projects a record 45 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, with 39.1 million people expected to drive more than 50 miles despite elevated gas prices.
- The national average for regular gas reached $4.55 per gallon, marking a 43% increase compared to last year and the highest prices seen in four years.
- AAA advises drivers to travel Friday or Monday morning before 11 a.m. to avoid congestion, while maintaining steady speeds and proper tire inflation improves fuel efficiency.
- Despite higher costs, AAA spokesperson Carly McKinnis said travelers are "prioritizing making those family memories and hitting the road for recreational travel," showing consumer resilience.
- With gas prices typically peaking in June, AAA suggests booking summer travel early, as waiting until the last minute will not save money for vacationers.
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Gas prices surge as Memorial Day travelers hit the road
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Some Benson neighbors say they aren't traveling for Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel costs
A gallon of regular gas averages $4.26 in the Omaha area on Friday, up nearly $1.40 from last year AAA expects a record number of travelers this Memorial Day weekend despite rising fuel costs Some Benson neighbors are cutting trips short or canceling plans altogether to offset higher gas pricesBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) Memorial Day weekend travel plans are being reconsidered by some Benson neighbors as gas prices continue to rise.I…
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