Gas Prices Exceed $4 Per Gallon in All U.S. States Ahead of Memorial Day
As of May 21, 2026, gas prices across all 50 states have surpassed $4 per gallon ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, with a national average reaching $4.56—a 43% increase from one year ago and up 13% in just a month according to AAA data. California's prices exceed $6 due to high taxes and reliance on imports.
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