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Average gas prices for the year up a little bit last year. this year, like right now, i think we are at 3.66, aaa number, i think you can add another 20 cents on top of that because of the unrest in iraq. >> the unrest in iraq? i was gonna ask, going into the summer driving season, vacations, et cetera, we always see gas prices rise. but you're saying on top of that? >> iraq is going to be on top of that long-term, iraq is going to be a challenge. looking for iraq to start producing more over the next few years and that's built into everyone's expectations about energy. if you have iraq defend...

Cnn's chief business correspondent christine romans is joining me now for more. bargain? $3.66? >> think you'll see this go up as much as 20 cents over next few weeks. you already have aaa and others saying brace yourself for more. aaa saying 5 to 10 cents. our experts are saying up to 20 cents. $3.86 a gallon you could see as prices continue to rise. it he ddepends on what happens the crisis in iraq. you look at oil prices, up 4% so far just this month. the trajectory for oil has been up really since the beginning of the year and if this iraq crisis worsens or doesn't get any better, you'll s...

Air. so had is a really strong memorial day and a great sign for summer travel. >> those are good numbers. i'm going to look at the gas prices as many travelers think about where they should go and if they're going to go. the national average $3.66, that was $3.63 a year ago. how are gas prices as we see them trending down a little affect the travel? >> we don't expect travel to be affected by gas prices this year, since prices are pretty similar to last year. but they're still at a level most americans find too high. what we're finding, though, is that people will pull back in other areas, lo...

Gas prices as they saw last year. the average per gallon of regular unleaded is $3.66 a gallon, compared to last year where it was $3.63, but many parts of the country are actually seeing lower gas prices. back here in atlanta, air travelers are seeing a 6% increase in airfares this year compared to last year. if it's not one thing, it's another. >> a massive wildfire in alaska is causing mandatory evacuations. the funny river fire threatens 1,000 structures. that fire is 30% contained. meanwhile, firefighters in northern arizona appear to be turning a corner on lts so-called slide fire there....

More than 26 million in the third weekend. in third place heaven is for real with 21 and a half million dollars. >> deaf any knitly want to see the last one heaven is for real. >> time now for the oscar pistorius trial update. if y have you ever wondered if the crying is an act? brand new proof it just might be. >> you have to hear that story that's for sure. >> if you think you have had bad days take a look at this video. you have nothing on this firefighter who is having a tough time to keep it together. >> as we go to break a look at the gas prices. national average new $13.66. vo: once upo...