While a majority of survey participants said gas prices had impacted their plans, most people are still planning for summer travel.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you’ve been thinking about changing your summer travel plans due to rising gas prices, you’re not alone. A survey from GasBuddy is giving insight into the summer tourism season amid record-high prices.
GasBuddy’s summer travel survey, which is administered each year, showed that over 70% of participants had their travel plans impacted by gas costs. Despite this, 58% plan on taking summer road trips—a rise from 2021, when gas prices were $1.50 lower.
Currently, gas prices are breaking records across the country. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is now $4.50.
“Against a backdrop of gas prices that have continued to set new records ahead of Memorial Day, Americans have been resilient in their desire to hit the road, but we’re …
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