every time i think that we're getting ready to turn the corner on gasoline prices in the midwest, we have more bad news like this. so, this bpr midwest drivers and couldn't have come at a worst time. back to you. ashley: phil flynn, price futures group. thank you. lori: more than 31 million americans are expected to hit the road this holiday weekend. while gas prices are slightly lower than this time last year, they jumped nearly 14 cents since last month. peter barnes is checking gas prices for us and imagines serious traffic in the nation's capitol, peter. >> hey, lori, that's right. it is the start of the summer travel season, the unofficial start this memorial day weekend. we're seeing the highest gas prices for a memorial day weekend in two years. and, phil flynn gave away part of the story here. it is not just because of higher oil prices recently but also because of refinery problems and maintenance and repairs around the country. right now, a gallon of regular gasoline, according to aaa is $3.65. as you mentioned that is up about 14, 15 cents from actually just a month ago. in some parts of the country like in the mi