By Andrew Keshner and Myra P. Saefong
What the second most expensive Memorial Day ever for gas says about what to expect this summer
The Memorial Day weekend could break records for travel. But it's the second most expensive Memorial Day ever for gas. How long can Americans keep this up?
As Memorial Day weekend gets under way, gas is the most expensive it's been all year - and prices at the pump will likely go even higher before they retreat.
So will drivers finally crack under the pressure? What happens to their budgets as the buffer from higher tax refunds evaporates? The unofficial start of the summer travel season marks a major test for consumers and the economy. And the pressures on consumers caused by higher gas prices are about to get worse, experts say.
