AAA reports Memorial Day Travelers will Pay Highest Gas Prices since 2014
May 27, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Motorists hitting the road this week to celebrate the unofficial kick-off to summer will be greeted with the most expensive Memorial Day weekend gas prices since 2014.
The national average has stabilized following the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, but pump prices are likely to fluctuate leading up to the holiday weekend.
National Gas Price Average Declines for First Time since Colonial Pipeline Shutdown. (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 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)
Donald Trump Administration is Advancing Clean, Reliable, Affordable Hydropower
September 5, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Since the beginning of this Administration, President Donald Trump has demonstrated his commitment to modernizing our Nation’s infrastructure.
Under his leadership, the Trump Administration has been implementing a One Federal Decision policy to improve coordination between Federal agencies on environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects, including water projects.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump
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)
Tennessee Department of Agriculture reports Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Outbreak in Western States
July 24, 2020
Nashville, TN – The State of Tennessee wants to make Tennesseans aware, that in several western states, there is currently an outbreak of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV2). At present, RHDV2 has not been found in rabbits in Tennessee or any neighboring states.
Several Western States have an outbreak of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease.
National Gas Price Average increases by One Penny
July 8, 2020
Tampa, FL – The national gas price average increased just one cent to $2.18 on the week despite a dip in United States demand for gasoline and gasoline stocks increasing by 1 million bbl.
The slight drop in demand – 47,000 b/d – amid the increase in stocks comes as many states report increases in COVID-19 Coronavirus cases, potentially causing Americans to reconsider outings.
Gas prices at the pump continue downward trend. (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)
