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Americans are paying $2 billion more for gas this Memorial Day weekend than they did last year

MarketWatch · May 22, 2026, 6:26 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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.

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Americans are paying $2 billion more for gas this Memorial Day weekend than they did last year

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