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A record number of Americans will hit the road over Memorial Day weekend — and they'll pay an average of $1.34 more per gallon at the pump compared to a year ago.
Why it matters: Holiday car trips are proving to be resilient, even as President Trump's war with Iran pushes gas prices sharply higher.
By the numbers: The national average will be $4.48 per gallon on Memorial Day, up from $3.14 a year ago, according to GasBuddy.
