Gas Prices Rise Just In Time For Memorial Day Weekend Travel

Friday, May 18, 2018 at 6:36 AM

By AAA

Now over $3 a gallon

The traditional work week is drawing to a close with the average price of regular gasoline now exceeding three bucks a gallon.

According to Triple-A, the fuel has gone up at least seven cents in the last two days and is in the ballpark of a dime higher compared to last Friday.

And, just a week ahead of Memorial Day weekend, drivers are forking over about 60 cents more for the fuel than a year ago.

AAA's full travel report for Memorial Day weekend

According to AAA, prices skyrocketed following President Trump's decision to leave the Iran Nuclear Deal.

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