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U.S. expects record-setting travel despite high gas prices

Nearly 40 million Americans are expected on the roads for Memorial Day Weekend, AAA estimates, despite the highest gas prices in four years.

Published May 23, 2026, 1:45 PM

Updated May 23, 2026, 2:02 PM2.1K

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U.S. expects record-setting travel despite high gas prices

Nearly 40 million Americans are expected on the roads for Memorial Day Weekend, AAA estimates, despite the highest gas prices in four years.

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U.S. expects record-setting travel despite high gas prices

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