Memorial Day travel to surge as U.S. gas prices climb

“GasBuddy forecasts the national average will reach $4.48 per gallon on Memorial Day, up sharply from $3.14 per gallon a year ago, and average $4.80 per gallon over the summer … with the possibility of all-time record highs if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.” open.substack.com/pub/gasprice...

Memorial Day weekend if often the first time of the year that many of us get to the beach. Remember, rip currents can sweep even the strongest swimmer away from shore. If at all possible, stay near a lifeguard while swimming. Learn more at: weather.gov/beach

Memorial Day sales signal the welcome start of summer. And if you've been considering any type of seasonal refresh, large or small, now can be an opportune time to bring those plans to life. nyti.ms/4dH4XJ8

Looking towards Memorial Day, may we REALLY remember & HONOR those who gave everything for our freedom. They didn’t give their lives so we could be ruled by fascist elite autocrats. They gave their lives so we would NOT be a country run by a narcissist who wants more money and breaks all the rules.

Gas is over $4 a gallon in every state for the first time since the war in Iran began, just as millions of Americans prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, and Illinois ranks among the top 10 states where gas prices are highest. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3akedf74 

One more day of hot and humid weather, showers/storms generally south of the PIke this PM, much drier/cooler Thursday and Friday, weekend rains uncertain, Memorial Day itself the pick of the weekend, Full Wednesday Report: westernmassweather.com/weathernut-r...

Daughter went to school on Monday, but because of the fires, they closed the school until after Memorial Day. So I guess we are having an early holiday? Yay, I guess? #sandyfire #southerncalifornia #socal #memorialday

** FIND THE UHAULS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! ** It's that time of year again! #Patriotdump should be appearing in a U.S city MEMORIAL DAY / weekend! If you see them FIND THE UHAULS!

Anybody else decide to do a "stay-cation" at home with the family for Memorial Day because gas prices are too expensive to drive anywhere?

“It’s just insane.” Americans heading out for Memorial Day are paying some of the highest gas prices ever

Americans face sticker shock at the pump as Memorial Day travel begins | Click on the image to read the full story

Trump's war is raising your prices to get away this Memorial Day weekend. Americans have already spent over $39.6 billion more than they would have without the war and that will surge this summer if trends continue. Find out how much ⬇️

Since last Friday's 80s, temperatures gradually dropped off through Tuesday. The climb back won't be as steady with each day, but we're on track for abundant 80s and sunshine by Memorial Day! #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Some of my family is like "why don't you just spend the entire weekend at the beach?"(am going up for a funeral) like as if I can afford Memorial Day weekend at the beach. Shit's $600 for the weekend, not including food, gas, etc.

Note: The ONLY times/places gas was ever $5/gal in the Biden admin: a) A brief period of a week in June 2022 (only affecting Western states and Illinois) associated with Memorial Day traffic and a ban on Russian oil b) Two gas stations near LAX car rental depots known for extreme gas prices