– More than 42.3 million people are planning to travel by air, car, bus and more for this Memorial Day weekend.– GasBuddy reports that Americans will spend $1.6 billion less on gas this Memorial Day weekend, compared to last year.– Annual oil output in the United States is projected to hit an all-time high.– Drivers in Missouri are paying the eighth lowest average price in the country for unleaded gas at about $3.22 per gallon.– AAA warns that gas prices will continue to fluctuate as the weekend progresses due to high demand.
As detailed in KOMU News, Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring a surge in travel and activity for many people. However, this surge can come with costs.
This year, traveling numbers are expected to be up compared to previous years. More than 42.3 million people are planning to travel by air, car, bus, and more for this Memorial Day weekend. AAA spokesperson Nick Chabarria stated, “With 37.1 million Americans expected to take a road trip this weekend, roadways and gas stations will be busy. Drivers are paying nearly a dollar less per gallon than last year when fuel prices were on their way to record-setting levels.”
Employees at Midway Truck Stop off of I-70 West have seen a heavy amount of foot traffic on Friday. Sonya Rasa-Jones, an employee of Midway Truck Stop, stated, “It’s been busier than usual. Of course, it’s a holiday weekend. We’re usually busy anyway, but we’re busier than usual.”
GasBuddy reports that Americans will spend $1.6 billion less on gas this Memorial Day weekend compared to last year. To bring everything to a head, oil supply has improved, including in the United States where annual oil output is projected to hit an all-time high.
Today’s gas prices are not cheap compared to gas prices in past years. But they’re still miles away from the record high of $5.02 a gallon last June. Reports from AAA show that drivers in Missouri are paying the eighth-lowest average price in the country for unleaded gas at about $3.22 per gallon. Columbia is sitting just above that with a price of $3.25 per gallon for unleaded fuel.
AAA warns that gas prices will continue to fluctuate as the weekend progresses due to high demand. Therefore, it is essential to plan accordingly and budget for the cost of gas when traveling this Memorial Day weekend.
To summarize, Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring a surge in travel and activity for many people. However, it is crucial to remember that this surge can come with costs, including the cost of gas. While gas prices are not as high as they were last year, they are still not cheap. Therefore, it is essential to plan accordingly and budget for the cost of gas when traveling this Memorial Day weekend.
