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Road trip season is here: Expert tips to save money on gas, snacks and car care
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Scripps News Group , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
Sixty-four percent of Americans plan to take a road trip this summer, according to new data from Hertz , even as AAA reports the national average for gas hovers around $4 a gallon. Experts say simple steps taken before leaving home can significantly cut costs. RELATED STORY | Oil prices hover nea...
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Key takeaway RELATED STORY | Oil prices hover near $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi oil tankers For mom Kimberly Sneed, road trips are a family tradition, and a practical choice.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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What is this story about? Sixty-four percent of Americans plan to take a road trip this summer, according to new data from Hertz , even as AAA reports the national average for gas hovers around $4 a gallon. Experts say simple steps taken before leaving home can significantly cut costs. RELATED STORY | Oil prices hover nea...
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