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Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Hit Four-Year High

other · 2026-05-22

AAA reported the national average gas price at $4.56 per gallon, $1.38 higher than a year ago. The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven prices upward.

Key facts

  • National average gas price is $4.56 per gallon
  • Price increased by $1.38 from last year
  • Strait of Hormuz closure is a key factor
  • Data from AAA

Entities

Institutions

  • AAA

Locations

  • Strait of Hormuz

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