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The current national average for gas is on the rise once more, now sitting at nearly $3.86 a gallon. that is up more than a dollar per gallon from the national average exactly one year ago. nbc s kristen welker has more. say cheese. reporter: craig and mary jo bird from charlotte, north carolina, usually drive to sarasota, florida, to see grandma on easter. but not this year. gas prices almost $4 a gallon, we just decided not to travel an eight or ten-hour trip like we normally would see family. reporter: they re not alone. fewer people are visiting popular springtime attractions, including mount rainier, mount rushmore, yellowstone and the everglades. we can t afford to be driving all over with the price of gas like this. reporter: the northern california branch of aaa says they have seen a 26% increase in drivers calling them for help after they have run out of gas. as the prices go up, people may not have as much money in their budget for gas that he is ....

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