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Cheaper gas spurs more travelers this Memorial Day

AP -- NEW YORK (AP) -- More Americans will hit the road this holiday weekend than a year ago. And they'll have a bit more money to spend thanks to lower gas prices.

Memorial Day kicks off the summer travel season, and since pump prices never reached $4 or $5 a gallon, as feared, economists says travelers are likely to dine out or shop more once they pull off the road.

About 30.7 million people will drive more than 50 miles for Memorial Day trips, according to auto club AAA. That's 400,000 more than last year, a jump AAA attributes to improvement in the economy and consumer attitudes. The number of holiday travelers grows to 34.8 million when you include planes, trains and other means of transportation.

A drop in gas prices encouraged Americans to spend more at restaurants and bars in April

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Submitted May 26, 2012 By: mastermariner

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rjojo40 Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,587 Points:1,102,365 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 11:00:39 AM Ignore rjojo40 Report Abuse I believe AAA is wrong perhaps as little as 20 million will travel 50 miles or more with most Americans staying local in there state under the 50 mile mark.
WalRus49 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,210 Points:895,590 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 3:19:58 AM Ignore WalRus49 Report Abuse More organized mayhem and pillage..............
36_ACRES_4_SALE All-Star Author Appleton Posts:999 Points:338,815 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 2:31:15 AM Ignore 36_ACRES_4_SALE Report Abuse To many, Memorial Day is the unoffical start of summer. But it is also a day of remembrance — particularly of our service men and women.
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,336 Points:745,610 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 10:39:47 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Gas is a little less expensive, but by no means cheap.
babugp Veteran Author Philadelphia Posts:339 Points:76,685 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 10:19:08 PM Ignore babugp Report Abuse that was the whole idea
FunMyster All-Star Author Indiana Posts:909 Points:73,480 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 9:38:39 PM Ignore FunMyster Report Abuse Ok
Stevedog Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,988 Points:1,972,700 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 9:27:50 PM Ignore Stevedog Report Abuse Thanks to all the analysts who made this determination
A2J Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,205 Points:628,700 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 9:11:20 PM Ignore A2J Report Abuse Really ?
truckguy115 Champion Author Orange County Posts:1,636 Points:222,005 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 8:50:26 PM Ignore truckguy115 Report Abuse 4.25 is cheap gas my ass.
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,445 Points:1,665,645 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 7:54:20 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse IS $3.50+/GAL CONSIDERED CHEAP GAS?
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,285 Points:123,500 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 7:02:53 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Traffic has been fairly light around here so far.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,410 Points:2,294,315 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:59:25 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse lower costs help
Mr.Dirt Champion Author Albany Posts:8,465 Points:2,532,980 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:53:42 PM Ignore Mr.Dirt Report Abuse staying home this weekend
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:8,528 Points:2,331,395 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:50:40 PM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse It is about time people can get away.
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,374 Points:1,009,305 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:50:29 PM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse Just stay home.
GPCPilot Veteran Author Miami Posts:435 Points:260,215 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:49:33 PM Ignore GPCPilot Report Abuse Gas prices have definitely fallen here. But, I'm gonna stay home and BBQ this weekend. Too many cars on the road already.
Dale Jr. Champion Author Illinois Posts:16,364 Points:3,263,775 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:48:26 PM Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse I'm travelling this weekend.
eswi Champion Author Madison Posts:2,681 Points:710,105 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:48:21 PM Ignore eswi Report Abuse OK
200porter Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,200 Points:568,860 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:47:52 PM Ignore 200porter Report Abuse Price are still too high based on oil prices
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,480 Points:719,425 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:47:50 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse Good news
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,480 Points:719,425 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:46:34 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse Good news
preacherjohn Champion Author Modesto Posts:4,096 Points:1,943,310 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:45:42 PM Ignore preacherjohn Report Abuse we took the bus before the holiday & we'll take it after.
balljars Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,113 Points:1,610,595 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:43:42 PM Ignore balljars Report Abuse I will be home this weekend.
Piniewoods All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:892 Points:466,240 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:41:06 PM Ignore Piniewoods Report Abuse Still going to sit home this weekend.
unicornpmb Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,626 Points:1,656,240 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:39:01 PM Ignore unicornpmb Report Abuse I like cheaper gas. Still not going anywhere.
bevmill Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,716 Points:628,000 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:37:56 PM Ignore bevmill Report Abuse ok
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,254 Points:2,578,705 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:37:54 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Still too high around here
rf6480 Champion Author Miami Posts:1,583 Points:569,785 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:37:35 PM Ignore rf6480 Report Abuse Even though I'm not the one driving Mondat I'm still happy to see more than 1 at $3.49
tutaw Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,754 Points:869,245 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:35:46 PM Ignore tutaw Report Abuse not this year
carefrey Champion Author Orlando Posts:5,665 Points:1,185,235 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:33:45 PM Ignore carefrey Report Abuse I am staying home where it is safe.
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,446 Points:1,558,085 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:29:21 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse If I want to go, the price does not stop me.
WinderGuy Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,965 Points:956,010 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:28:09 PM Ignore WinderGuy Report Abuse Ok
goodbuy Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,806 Points:1,449,205 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:27:20 PM Ignore goodbuy Report Abuse Not me either.
nobodyMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,251 Points:554,305 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:26:30 PM Ignore nobodyMO Report Abuse not me
CDMAuto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:3,927 Points:780,580 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:26:10 PM Ignore CDMAuto Report Abuse Wear.... Lighter than normal traffic here.......
Ticoman54 Champion Author Miami Posts:7,151 Points:1,516,645 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:25:33 PM Ignore Ticoman54 Report Abuse Staying home. Although gas prices have come down a little, they are still at a ridiculous $3.50 per gallon. Who can afford this?
mylimit Rookie Author Portland Posts:24 Points:587,955 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:24:08 PM Ignore mylimit Report Abuse Um, not here and vacation plans on hold.
bart_reed Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,110 Points:812,355 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:22:04 PM Ignore bart_reed Report Abuse Where is the story about cheaper hotel rooms?
rbrk02 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:5,912 Points:843,955 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:19:18 PM Ignore rbrk02 Report Abuse No travel for this holiday. Staying close to home. Have to work on Memorial Day.
mikaye Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,959 Points:890,185 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:18:58 PM Ignore mikaye Report Abuse most are still staying home
lsb1955 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,163 Points:544,495 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:16:54 PM Ignore lsb1955 Report Abuse staying home
I10Express Champion Author San Antonio Posts:8,806 Points:1,666,695 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:12:06 PM Ignore I10Express Report Abuse Not me. Still staying close to home.
liz72601 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:48 Points:171,685 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:11:27 PM Ignore liz72601 Report Abuse so why is it more than $4 a gallon in Il.I wish it would hit under $3 a gallon
Sarge10 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:872 Points:174,850 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:11:12 PM Ignore Sarge10 Report Abuse Yep, keep them prices going down and you'll see more people on the road!
bigdipperMS Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,541 Points:550,130 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:08:42 PM Ignore bigdipperMS Report Abuse Gasoline prices continue to drop in Lower Mississippi and on the Gulf Coast. Prices today in Laurel is $3.28 per gallon and on the coast the price is just above $3.00. Still have two days of Memorial Day. Weather is outstanding.
teamsimons Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,576 Points:525,955 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:06:08 PM Ignore teamsimons Report Abuse We predicted that the price of gas would go up this weekend, just because that is usually how things go at the beginning of the summer vacation season. We're glad that the market swung the other direction. Let's hope the price of gas keeps going down, just as it did in 2008 after that spike.
NMRawker Champion Author New Mexico Posts:1,162 Points:165,030 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:05:05 PM Ignore NMRawker Report Abuse A few cents cheaper....hum...
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,686 Points:1,197,290 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:04:54 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Bought gas for $3.20 a gallon this morning in New Jersey and the price is down over 10 cents since last week.
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,686 Points:1,197,290 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:02:48 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Humblepie, And likewise, a few cents a gallon should not be the reason to cancel your plans.
hubie24 Veteran Author Michigan Posts:315 Points:204,380 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:02:17 PM Ignore hubie24 Report Abuse cheaper? where?