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In France, Drivers Face Gas Prices Of $8 A Gallon

Gas prices in France have topped more than $8 a gallon in some areas. In this photo from January, a woman rides her bike past a gas station in Paris. Joel Saget/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

In France, Drivers Face Gas Prices Of $8 A Gallon

Prices for gasoline are hitting record highs in France, where a gallon now costs more than $8 in some areas. Here in the U.S., analysts are predicting high gas prices for American drivers this summer — more than $4 in many areas, from a current average of $3.52.

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Near Record Flooding In Memphis; Gas Prices Rise To $4 Per Gallon

People view Mississippi River floodwaters on Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption

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Near Record Flooding In Memphis; Gas Prices Rise To $4 Per Gallon

The Mississippi river is expected to crest in Memphis Tuesday near record levels; the average price for regular gas reaches $4 a gallon; 12 people died in religious fighting in Cairo this weekend; tens of thousands of people turned out in Mexico City Sunday to protest drug violence

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Jobs Are Up, Sales Are Up — But So Are Gas Prices

Job seekers line up at a job fair in SeaTac, Wash. The number of people requesting unemployment benefits last week plunged to a nearly three-year low, bolstering hopes that companies will hire more this year. Elaine Thompson/AP hide caption

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Jobs Are Up, Sales Are Up — But So Are Gas Prices

Weekly jobless benefit claims fell to their lowest point in nearly three years, and retailers report a strong February. But gas prices are now at a national average of $3.40.

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