U.S. consumer sentiment stands near a record low, but that isn’t expected to dampen plans for the Memorial Day weekend, which will see gasoline prices at their lowest for the holiday in years, while the number of American travelers is expected to reach a record high.

Drivers in parts of Virginia are paying some of the lowest gas prices in the country, just as millions prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend. According to GasBuddy, the national average for regular gasoline is expected to reach $3.

This Memorial Day weekend, enjoy the lowest gas prices since 2021! Oil prices have dropped by 20% since January, resulting in a national average of $3.18 per gallon, with some areas like Pueblo County offering gas as low as $3.