Gas spike tests summer travelers and widens the political divide
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Gas prices surge nationwide, with averages around $4.56 per gallon and highs above $5 in several states, driven by Iran-related supply fears and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. As Memorial Day road travel peaks, Americans are cutting trips or staying closer to home, while Republicans blame energy policy and Democrats call for relief in a widening political blame game.
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- Memorial Day Travel Forecast: Gas Prices, Traffic and Flights The New York Times
- Spirit's collapse, high fuel prices test limits of summer vacation spending CNBC
- 'I feel stuck': Due to rising gas prices, some Americans are staying home on Memorial Day ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Experts believe we could see record-breaking gas prices this summer ABC13 Houston
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