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The recent run-up in gasoline prices is now being felt nearly across the board.
The national average for a gallon of gas is currently $4.94 after topping $5 per gallon for the first time ever earlier this month, according to AAA. Last year at this time, the price was $3.07 per gallon.
The increase has put a severe strain on most workers’ ability to cover their expenses and save for the future, according to a recent report by DailyPay, which polled more than 2,000 adults in May.
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Source cnbc.com
