As Labor Day weekend approaches, Iowans are considering how rising gas prices, projected to be the highest on record, will affect their travel plans. GasBuddy predicts a national average of $4.03 per gallon, almost a dollar more than last year, primarily due to geopolitical tensions impacting supply.
Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy noted that gas prices in Iowa are $1.03 higher than last year, but many Americans are likely to stick with their holiday travel traditions. Travelers like Jeff Gonzalez plan to visit family and believe the increased costs are just part of traveling.
Acknowledging the situation, De Haan suggests drivers adopt strategies to save on fuel, such as slowing down and utilizing cruise control to improve fuel efficiency.
