Memorial Day Weekend Travel Forecast: High Gas Prices and Crowded Airports
Gas prices in the US are holding steady this week as drivers fill up their tanks for Memorial Day weekend. The cost of a gallon of gasoline averages $3.65 nationwide as of May 22, a 12-cent decline from a month ago – but over a dollar less compared to this time last year, according to the United States Energy Information Administration. However, some areas of the country are seeing higher prices than others. Demand for travel is expected to remain high through Memorial Day and the summer, with the number of predicted travelers approaching pre-pandemic levels.