By Bill Galluccio
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As tens of millions of people across the country prepare to get away for the Fourth of July weekend, the price of gas continues to climb, reaching a seven-year high. The national average price for a gallon of gas stands at $3.10 and hasn t been that high since October 2014.
In addition to the higher prices, some stations are struggling to keep fuel in their pumps. Demand has spiked over the past few months as coronavirus restrictions have been lifted, and people are eager to get away for the long weekend. While there is enough gasoline to meet that demand, there are not enough tanker truck drivers to transport it to the gas stations.
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