AAA says expect High Gas Prices for Independence Day Holiday Weekend
June 28, 2021
Washington, D.C. – At $3.09, the national gas price average is at its highest of the year and not stopping. That average will increase, possibly as much as another nickel, in the lead up to Independence Day as AAA forecasts a record-breaking 43.6 million Americans will hit the road for a holiday getaway.
This year’s Independence Day holiday weekend is defined as Thursday, July 1st – Monday, July 5th, 2021.
No Freedom from High Gas Prices during Independence Day Holiday. (AAA)
AAA reports Gas Stocks Increase for Four Straight Weeks Helping to Minimize Pump Price Fluctuation
June 23, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Increasing gasoline stock levels have helped to keep gas prices mostly stable across the country. On the week, 40 state gas price averages held steady or saw fluctuation of only one to two cents. This helped the national average decrease by a penny since last Monday, down to $3.07 today.
According to Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, total gasoline stocks sit at 242.9 million bbl, which is a 9 million bbl surplus compared to the same week in June 2019.
On the week, Gas Price Averages have remained steady. (AAA)
AAA reports April Saw Small Pump Price Changes, Larger Increases Likely in May
May 8, 2021
Washington, D.C. – At the start of May, the national gas price average is $2.90, which is three cents more than a month ago.
Pump prices in April saw minimal variability compared to March, which increased 15 cents from start to finish. Stable crude oil prices amid fluctuating demand helped keep the national average price jumps nominal last month.
Gas Prices expected to continue to rise in May. (AAA)
AAA says Crude Oil Prices Hit Highest Price Point in Nine Months
December 11, 2020
Washington, D.C. – AAA reports that pump prices increased on the week despite U.S. gasoline demand falling below 8 million b/d, the lowest weekly reading since June and the softest demand reading for the week of Thanksgiving since 1997.
At $2.16, the national gas price average is more expensive on the week (+4 cents) and the month (+5 cents), but cheaper (-42 cents) compared to last year at this time.
Crude oil prices hit nine month high. (AAA)
AAA reports Gas Prices fall heading into Thanksgiving Holiday
November 25, 2020
Washington, D.C. – At $2.10, this Thanksgiving’s national gas price average is shaping up to be the lowest since 2015. The holiday weekend average that year was a nickel cheaper at $2.05.
“Typically, cheaper gas prices are an incentive for people to travel during a holiday weekend, but that is just not the case this year,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
Gas prices continue to decline at the pump. (AAA)
United States Gasoline Demand, Supply, Imports Decline on the Week Along with Gas Prices
October 21, 2020
Tampa, FL – Gasoline demand, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), back tracked for the week ending Oct. 9, decreasing from 8.90 million b/d to 8.58 million b/d.
Lower demand, even as total domestic stocks decreased by 1.6 million bbl to 225.1 million bbl and imports fell to their lowest rate since Sept. 18, has contributed to pump price decreases for the majority of the country.
National average is $2.16, which is two cents less than a week and month ago. (AAA)
AAA reports National Average Decreases as Gas Demand Remains Low
July 30, 2020
Tampa, FL – As COVID-19 Coronavirus case numbers surpass 4 million, demand for gasoline is weakening across the country. The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) demand reading measures at 8.5 million b/d, which is about 11% less than a year ago.
The lower demand contributed to a cheaper national average on the week – down one penny to $2.18. This is the first time since late April that the national average has declined.
Lower demand contributes to cheaper National Gas Price Average on the week. (AAA)
AAA reports National Gas Average Holds Steady on the Week
July 26, 2020
Tampa, FL – The national gas price average held steady on the week at $2.19 as 1/3 of states saw gas prices decrease and only 10 states saw gas prices increase by two to four cents.
State averages saw minimal fluctuation as demand roughly held steady over the last four weeks.
“During the last month, demand has averaged about 8.6 million b/d while, gasoline stocks have steadily declined,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
Gas Price Volatility is Low Across the Country. (AAA)
AAA reports Gas Demand Rises, Prices at Pump Climb
June 16, 2020
Tampa, FL – Americans are filling up at the pump more and more. Since mid-May, gasoline demand has increased 18% to 7.9 million b/d, according to the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report.
The slow, but steady rise in demand has pushed the national pump price more expensive by 13% in the same time frame. Today’s national average is $2.10. That is seven cents more on the week, 24 cents more on the month, but 59 cents cheaper on the year.
Prices at the Gas Pump continue to climb with increased demand. (AAA)
AAA reports National Average rises back to $2.00 Per Gallon
June 10, 2020
Tampa, FL – For 66 days, the national gas price average held below the $2.00/gallon mark, pushing as cheap as $1.76. In the past week, the average has inched up to $2.03. Despite the consistent increases at the pump, prices are still significantly cheaper year-over-year.
In fact, during the first week of June the past five years, gas prices have typically averaged $2.81.
The National Gas Price average hit $2.03 this week. (AAA)
