JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lower Gas Prices to Spur Record July Fourth Road Trips, AAA Says.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cartier, Catherine 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the anticipated increase in road travel for the July Fourth holiday in the United States, with approximately 61.6 million drivers expected to travel by car, marking a 2.2% rise from the previous year. This surge is attributed to the lowest gasoline prices for this time of year since 2021, despite potential increases due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, which could affect oil prices. Additionally, while road trips remain popular, air travel is also expected to rise, with 5.84 million people projected to fly, although costs for flights have increased. The article highlights the complex interplay between fuel prices, geopolitical events, and consumer travel behavior. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186080019
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