Record-high fuel prices are putting pressure on American drivers as the war with Iran disrupts global oil supplies. AAA reported the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.31. For diesel, the national average is $6.23 per gallon, according to AAA. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac spoke with Gas Buddy’s Patrick De Haan as diesel prices climb above $6 a gallon and gasoline prices reach record levels.
While 17 million are expected to fly, according to TSA, 50 million are expected to drive to celebrate the Labor Day weekend, according to AAA. Travel times are expected to peak between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday. NewsNation's Marcus Espinoza reports from Newark Liberty International Airport. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Anna Kooiman. Saturday and Sunday starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Memorial Day weekend travel is well underway, as a record-breaking number of Americans hit the roadways and the skies to be with family and friends. AAA predicts that a record 45 million people will travel from Thursday to Monday, slightly higher than last year’s 44.8 million expected travelers. NewsNation’s Marcus Espinoza joins “Morning in America with Hena Doba” with what travelers can expect at the pump. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
The average price of standard gas in the U.S. hit $4 as of Tuesday morning, after hovering right under the dollar mark for about a week. This is up by over a dollar from a month ago after the onset of the Iran conflict at the end of February spiked fuel prices. The average price of premium gas was at $4.90 and the average price of diesel was sitting at $5.45 in the U.S. on Tuesday morning, according to AAA. Read More: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5808491-gas-prices-4-regular-iran-conflict/ #iran #gasprices #trump #iranwar #economy
