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A lot of people moved their trips to take trips this week because they can. this is one of the busiest spots on the east coast. 8,000 to 10,000 people would come through here every day. it's increasing 30% every week. the two hiccups are gas prices up $1.08. nationally compared to a year ago. the other problem is rental cars. they have prevented the fleets from refreshing their inventory. people are having difficulty getting their cars. we have heard horror stories about people renting uhaul's to drive around the island. >> where do computer chips go? basically everything that we use. alison, ...

Minds, about $1.08 higher than what we saw a year ago. as you said, this is a busy place -- it was a busy place during the pandemic. it's 8,000 to 10,000 people every day to come through this rest stop during the pandemic. it's increasing about 30% every week in the past month. today is no exception. we're also talking to people about their travel patterns. the world has changed and so has people's travel patterns. we had a chance to speak to the points' guy about this over the weekend. take a look at what he said. >> what people should know this is no longer a friday to sunday rush. now peopl...

The side of the highway. in all seriousness, gas prices are rising but folks are still getting out there. >> reporter: yeah look. this is the busiest travel center. in talking to the people that run this plaza they say they see a 30% increase every week as we approach the summer and gas prices about $1.08 more on average across the country than a year ago. 16 cents more here in maryland. in talking to people they say they're happy to be out. happy to be seeing family members, friends, to be out. that seems to be the big thing on people's minds. i spoke to brian kelly about the gas issue. not j...

$1.08 higher this year than last year. everyone says it's not bothering them. they are so happy to be out of quarantine and visiting loved ones. >> cal perry, you and your crew can make an afternoon of it. thanks to the two of you. coming up, president biden is set to meet vladimir putin in just over two weeks. a look at the impact of giving the russian president face time with his american counterpart. job requirements. as more americans return to the workplace, the tough questions employers must face when it comes to vaccines and who should get them. this is "msnbc reports." jail yard ba...

If he tried to pursue and negate the fines. he was explaining there were fines for $1.08 and 27 cents. optics do not help. does that hurt him get in. no. he's going to get in. i will say that i think if you're going to be in the minority, i think chuck schumer is having the best time ever. never seen anyone enjoy and r reli relish -- and he's doing a great job as minority leader, aggressive aggressively defining what the progressive agenda a is and nicking the nominees. >> regardless if you like that, it's good that tough questions are asked. and to vet them as donald trump says veem vetting.