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Rising Gas Prices Impact Memorial Day Travel Plans in El Paso

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This Memorial Day Weekend, travelers are feeling the pinch of soaring gas prices, which have reached a four-year high nationally at $4.55 per gallon. In Texas, the average is slightly lower at $4.09, but many families are still adjusting their travel plans due to the increased costs. Randy Cox, who recently completed a 19-hour road trip from Idaho, expressed concern over the financial strain of fuel expenses, noting that it has made family road trips less appealing. He observed a decrease in reckless driving, attributing it to fewer vehicles on the road as families reconsider their travel due to high fuel prices.

Key Details: • National average gas price: $4.55 per gallon • Texas average gas price: $4.09 per gallon • Travelers are adjusting plans due to high fuel costs • Randy Cox's 19-hour road trip highlights financial strain

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