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Memorial Day Travel: Gas Prices Expected to Remain Stable Over Holiday Weekend
A AAA spokeswoman said drivers shouldn't see spikes in prices at the pumps.
Some good news for Barrow County residents who plan to travel this Memorial Day weekend — according to AAA, The Auto Club Group, drivers shouldn't see increases in gas prices.
“People who plan to enjoy Memorial Day weekend will likely see stable prices at the pump and shouldn’t expect prices to spike, barring any unforeseen events that endanger fuel supplies," Jessica Brady, AAA spokeswoman, said in a news release. “Although gas prices are nearing year-ago levels, they are not expected to deter holiday travelers from enjoying the three-day weekend.”
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According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia was $3.45 going into this week, up just a cent from $3.44 the previous week. The national average price of regular unleaded gasoline was $3.65, up from $3.58.
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