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Rising Gas Prices and Memorial Day Travel

Filed in archive En Route , Travel News by Gloria Gamat on May 24, 2008

Who hasn't heard of rising gas prices? It is a "burden" the world over. However, in the U.S., the rising gas prices has certainly affected travel this Memorial Day weekend.

Rising Gas Prices and Memorial Day Travel
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In Southern California alone, as reported by the L.A.Times:

Fewer southern Californians are expected to travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.

About 2.9 million people are projected to take weekend trips starting today. About 73% of Southland travelers - 2.12 million people - were expected to drive, a decline from last year of 0.1%. More than 440,000 people will travel by airplane, a decline from last year of 0.2%.


But then, you guys are already enjoying your weekends! Enjoy.






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