Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut
Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut Temperatures continue to rise, as do prices at the pump for motorists on the East Coast. Nationally, gas prices have risen to an average of $2.79 per gallon, up 11 cents from a month ago, and up four cents from just a week ago. In New York, motorists are paying an average of $2.90, with some of the highest prices in Westchester ($3.11 per gallon); Putnam ($2.99); Dutchess ($2.93) and Orange County ($2.83). On Long Island, motorists in Suffolk are paying an average of $2.92 and Nassau drivers are paying approximately $2.89 per gallon. Fairfield County motorists are paying an average of $2.…
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel With a record number of Americans hitting the road to celebrate the Fourth of July, motorists are seeing an uptick in prices at the pump. After weeks of seeing declining prices at gas pumps nationwide, AAA is reporting that on average, they’ve risen more than a nickel in advance of the holiday, which will see more travelers than ever. Nationally, motorists are paying an average of $2.73 per gallon as of Tuesday, July 2; an increase of six cents from a week ago, though it’s down nearly nine cents from a month ago. Last year, the national average sat at $2.86. “For the more than 41 million m…
No Spring Break For Motorists As Gas Prices Keep Climbing No Spring Break For Motorists As Gas Prices Keep Climbing No Spring Break For Motorists As Gas Prices Keep Climbing
No Spring Break For Motorists As Gas Prices Keep Climbing There’s been no Spring Break for motorists this month, as prices at the pump continue to climb. Nationally, as of Thursday, April 4, the average price at the pump has reached $2.72 per gallon, a three-cent increase from last week and up 29 cents from a month ago, according to AAA. The current price is six cents higher than last year. “Three months ago motorists could find gas for less than $2.50 at 78 percent of gas stations. Today, you can only find gas for that price at one-third of stations, which is likely giving sticker shock to motorists across the country,” AAA spokeswoman Jeanette C…
Gas Prices Reach Five-Year March Peak Gas Prices Reach Five-Year March Peak Gas Prices Reach Five-Year March Peak
Gas Prices Reach Five-Year March Peak Both New York and Connecticut have entered the “drivers’ dozen” and are among the 12 states with the highest gas prices in the country. Nationally, as of Tuesday, March 26, the average price at the pump has hit $2.65 per gallon, up nine cents from a week ago and 25 cents from a month ago. The price is three cents more than a year ago, according to AAA. “Thanks to increasing demand and tightening gasoline stocks across the country, March gas prices came in like a lion and will not go out like a lamb,” AAA spokesperson Jeanette Casselano said. “State gas price averages are very similar to a y…
Gas Prices Continue To Spike As Demand Rises, Supplies Wane, AAA Says Gas Prices Continue To Spike As Demand Rises, Supplies Wane, AAA Says Gas Prices Continue To Spike As Demand Rises, Supplies Wane, AAA Says
Gas Prices Continue To Spike As Demand Rises, Supplies Wane, AAA Says As temperatures continue to ride, so too does prices at the pump for motorists nationwide as winter slowly turns to spring. Nationally, as of Thursday, March 14, gas prices are up eight cents since a week ago, to an average of $2.52 per gallon, according to AAA. That price is 34 cents more expensive than a month ago as refineries begin transitioning from a cheaper winter blend to a more expensive, eco-friendly summer blend. According to AAA, over the last three weeks, gasoline stocks have been gradually decreasing, while demand has been increasing. The organization also cited fluctuating cr…
Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year
Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year With refineries nationwide beginning their transition from the less expensive winter blend of gasoline to the more expensive, more eco-friendly spring blend, prices at the pump continue to march on in March. Nationally, gas prices have jumped nearly 20 cents per gallon since the beginning of the year, marking the largest jump during the January and February timeframe since 2015, according to AAA. Prices rose steadily in February as a number of refineries underwent planned and unplanned maintenance. The current national average of $2.42 per gallon is three cents more expensive than a week ag…
Gas Prices Take New Jump Gas Prices Take New Jump Gas Prices Take New Jump
Gas Prices Take New Jump While most motorists enjoyed relief at the gas pump during several weeks of plummeting prices, costs are on the rise nationwide. AAA announced that nationally, 28 states, including New York and Connecticut, saw the average gallon of gas increase in price last week. The national average of $2.43 per gallon is six cents more expensive than a week ago, and nine cents more expensive than last month. According to AAA, this is the largest one-week increase seen at the national level since last year. Although prices are up week-to-week and month-to-month, AAA noted that prices are 11 percent chea…
Are You Shocked? New Jersey Is America's 9th Worst State To Drive In Are You Shocked? New Jersey Is America's 9th Worst State To Drive In Are You Shocked? New Jersey Is America's 9th Worst State To Drive In
Are You Shocked? New Jersey Is America's 9th Worst State To Drive In In what may be the absolute least-shocking news of the day, New Jersey was named among America's top 10 worst states to drive in. WalletHub recently ranked the Garden State as the ninth worst in the country -- the absolute most terrible being Hawaii and best, Oregon. The outlet compared 30 key indicators of a positive commute including gas prices, rush-hour traffic congestion and road quality. The findings show that New Jersey is the fifth worst for auto-maintenance costs and third worst for rush-hour traffic congestion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Here's How Gas Prices Will Start New Year After Roller-Coaster Ride In 2018 Here's How Gas Prices Will Start New Year After Roller-Coaster Ride In 2018 Here's How Gas Prices Will Start New Year After Roller-Coaster Ride In 2018
Here's How Gas Prices Will Start New Year After Roller-Coaster Ride In 2018 As the new year starts, AAA has announced that Connecticut drivers may be able to expect reduced prices at the gas pumps. After the “roller-coaster ride” of prices in 2018, new statistics show that this year’s average price for a gallon of self-serve regular in Connecticut is exactly the same as it was just one year ago, as of Friday, Dec. 28, at $2.64. On a national level, prices are stabilizing as well. The average national price is $2.29, which is nine cents less than last year. Plus, full 20% of states have average prices below $2.00 per gallon. The AAA attributes these price reduction…
CT Gas Prices Fall Again: How Low Will They Go? CT Gas Prices Fall Again: How Low Will They Go? CT Gas Prices Fall Again: How Low Will They Go?
CT Gas Prices Fall Again: How Low Will They Go? How low will they go? Prices at the gas pump continue to plummet for motorists in Connecticut, reaching a new low for the week, month and year, AAA announced. Nationally, motorists are paying an average of $2.42 per gallon, down four cents from a week ago, 28 cents from a month ago and four cents cheaper than a year ago. In Connecticut, drivers are paying an average of $2.73 per gallon, four cents lower than a week ago, and 18 cents less expensive than this time last month. “Motorists are noticing a big difference as they fill-up at the gas pump this month,” Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesp…
Prices At The Pump Plummeting Toward New Year Low, AAA Says Prices At The Pump Plummeting Toward New Year Low, AAA Says Prices At The Pump Plummeting Toward New Year Low, AAA Says
Prices At The Pump Plummeting Toward New Year Low, AAA Says As the calendar year crawls toward completion, motorists may see the lowest prices for gas at the pump this year, according to AAA. After reaching a five-year peak in October, gas prices are the lowest they’ve been this year, and they continue to plummet as the holiday season approaches.  Nationally, the average price per gallon is $2.51, seven cents less than a week ago and 30 cents lower than a month ago. The lowest average this year was back in January, when drivers were paying $2.49 per gallon. “Trends are indicating that the month of December may bring some of the cheapest gas pr…
Lower Gas Prices May Only Be Temporary, AAA Says Lower Gas Prices May Only Be Temporary, AAA Says Lower Gas Prices May Only Be Temporary, AAA Says
Lower Gas Prices May Only Be Temporary, AAA Says Lower gas prices at the pump may be a treat, not a trick, as October comes to a close. After coming to a five-year peak earlier this month, gas prices are at the lowest they’ve been since mid-September, at an average of $2.82 per gallon. However; that relief may be more of an aberration and are subject to rise in the coming months. According to Jeanette Casselano, AAA is expecting the gas prices to increase in November in connection to the mid-term elections. She noted that how expensive gas prices will depend on how the market reacts to the early November events. However, motorists are not…