Gas prices threaten Memorial Day road trips as pump costs hit historic highs
Gas prices are reaching historic highs as Americans prepare for Memorial Day weekend travel. The ongoing conflict in Iran is disrupting oil supplies, contributing to soaring fuel costs. Despite government efforts to alleviate the situation, many drivers are facing significant price increases at the pump.
- ▪Gas prices are nearing record levels, with California seeing prices as high as $6.14 per gallon.
- ▪AAA estimates that over 39 million people will travel by road during the holiday weekend.
- ▪President Trump has called for a federal gas tax holiday and released oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help lower prices.
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
- ▪ Gas prices near historic highs as Memorial Day travelers prepare to hit the road — New York Post
- ▪ U.S. expects record-setting travel despite high gas prices — CBS News — Top
- ▪ 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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Inflation Gas prices threaten Memorial Day road trips as pump costs hit historic highs Escalating tensions in Iran continue to disrupt oil supplies as Americans prepare for the holiday weekend By Amanda Macias Fox News Published May 23, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump floats a gas tax holiday Panelists discuss whether President Donald Trump's proposed gas tax holiday will make a difference to midterm voters. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans traveling this Memorial Day weekend will face some of the highest gas prices in history.
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