Gas prices near historic highs as Memorial Day travelers prepare to hit the road
Gas prices are reaching historic highs as Americans prepare for Memorial Day travel. Despite efforts from the White House to alleviate costs, prices continue to soar due to ongoing conflicts in Iran affecting oil supplies. Over 39 million travelers are expected to hit the roads this holiday weekend, facing steep fuel prices across the country.
- ▪Gas prices are nearing record highs, with California seeing prices at $6.14 per gallon.
- ▪The ongoing conflict in Iran is causing shipping disruptions that are driving up fuel costs.
- ▪Despite measures from the White House, including oil releases and a proposed gas tax holiday, prices continue to rise.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Despite high gas prices, drivers aren’t expected to hit the brakes on Memorial Day travel — The Hill
- ▪ U.S. expects record-setting travel despite high gas prices — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Gas prices threaten Memorial Day road trips as pump costs hit historic highs — Fox News
- ▪ Americans may spend $2 billion more on gas over Memorial Day as prices still surge — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Americans are paying $2 billion more for gas this Memorial Day weekend than they did last year - Morningstar — Google News
- ▪ Americans are paying $2 billion more for gas this Memorial Day weekend than they did last year — MarketWatch — Top Stories
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Business Gas prices near historic highs as Memorial Day travelers prepare to hit the road By Amanda Macias , Fox News Published May 23, 2026, 1:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Judge tosses Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it 'contorted' Sean Duffy turns ethics criticism back on Gillibrand during heated hearing Donald Trump Jr marries Bettina Anderson ahead of Bahamas wedding celebration Americans traveling this Memorial Day weekend will face some of the highest gas prices in history. Despite the soaring costs due to the ongoing conflict in Iran causing shipping bottlenecks and blockades, AAA expects more than 39 million people to hit the roads over the holiday weekend.
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