AAA: Memorial Day weekend travelers face highest gas prices since summer 2022
According to AAA, more than 39 million drivers are expected to hit the roads for Memorial Day weekend.
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According to AAA, nearly 45 million Americans are expected to travel during Memorial Day weekend, with 39 million being drivers.
AAA says last year gas prices in New York City were $3.17 over Memorial Day weekend. Currently, the average price at the pump is $4.66.
AAA says gas prices are at the highest since summer 2022.
Despite the spike, the expected traffic on the roads is also a cause for concern. AAA advises people behind the wheel, “Slow Down, Move Over, and Drive Sober.”
AAA responded to more than 350,000 calls for emergency road assistance last year, with calls ranging from dead batteries, flat tires and empty gas tanks.
