Gas prices are on the rise with no relief in sight.
Will high gas prices affect your Memorial Day weekend?
For a lot of Americans, the answer is "yes."
Gas prices have been increasing at record rates, and in many parts of the country the price for a gallon of gasoline is close to $4.00.
This means that fewer Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend. To make matters worse for those who would travel, American Airlines now charges for checked bags in an effort to offset fuel costs.
The rising price of gas has spawned a number of websites designed to help consumers find the lowest gas price. Existing sites are also adding this feature. A few examples of sites designed to help you find the lowest gasoline price for your area are:
The business blogosphere has started reacted to the high gas prices as well. Here are just a few of the posts:
- From Home Biz Notes, Increasing Fuel Costs…Ban or Boom to Life & Business In the US?
- From Biz Chicks Rule, Fun Friday (a little early): Gas Prices Are Still Rising, and It’s Time for Commuters to Revolt
- From Contract Worker, Want to be Free From Gas Price Worries?
- From Business and Blogging, How Rising Gas Prices Impact Your Business Blog
Will the high price of fuel affect your Memorial Day plans?
How will your business be affected by high gasoline prices?
Leave a comment and let us know.
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