National Gas Price Average stays Steady despite Tensions with Iran
January 6, 2020
Tampa, FL – AAA says the national gas price average held steady on the week at $2.58, but that could change depending on the movement of crude oil prices due to geopolitical concerns.
Following airstrikes in Baghdad last Friday, which killed Iran’s Major General Qassem Soleimani, crude oil prices increased, causing market speculation about what could happen to gas prices in the near-term.
Gas Prices in Tennessee have risen 7 cents. (AAA)
AAA says most Thanksgiving Holiday Travelers will see Cheaper Gas Prices this year
November 27, 2019
Tampa, FL – AAA says for the 49 million Americans hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, they will find gas prices mostly similar, if not cheaper, than last year’s holiday. Today’s national average is $2.59. That is just a few cents over the 2018 holiday weekend average of $2.57.
“During Thanksgiving week last year we saw the national gas price average decrease a nickel between Monday and Thursday, that could be the case again this year,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
Gas prices continue to decline at the pump. (AAA)
Crude Oil Prices Spike Following Attacks on Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities
September 16, 2019
Tampa, FL – On the week, the national gas price average held steady at $2.56, but motorists can expect some volatility at the pump in the coming days and weeks.
Over the weekend, Saudi Arabia experienced drone attacks on two major oil facilities – including the world’s largest, Abqaiq. The attacks have taken 5.7 million (crude) barrels per day off the market, accounting for about 6% of the global supply.
Americans Can Expect Pump Price Jumps Coming to Stations as Soon as this Week. (AAA)
Gas Price Trends Falling into Place for Autumn
September 12, 2019
Tampa, FL – AAA says gas prices continue to trend – slowly, but surely – cheaper with half of all states seeing pump prices drop two-cents on the week. This caused the national average to push cheaper by a penny down to $2.56. Today’s average is 11-cents less than a month ago and 28-cents cheaper than a year ago.
In its latest weekly report, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) notes that U.S. gasoline demand saw a steady decline from 9.9 million b/d to 9.4 million b/d, a reading typical for the start of fall.
Gas prices to get cheaper this Autumn. (AAA)
AAA says Most Consumers Continue to See Decreases at Gas Pump
September 4, 2019
Tampa, FL – On the week, AAA says gas prices are as much as nine cents cheaper in every state except California, (+5 cents), Florida (+4 cents), Ohio (+2 cents) and South Carolina (+1 cent).
Hurricane Dorian has been the driver for the increases in Florida and, most likely, South Carolina.
Hurricane Dorian Puts Pressure on Florida Gas Prices. (AAA)
Pump Prices Push Cheaper for a Another Week
August 2, 2019
Tampa, FL – Today’s national average is $2.73. While this is two cents more expensive than on the same day last month, it is three cents cheaper than last week and 12-cents less expensive than a year ago.
“Gas prices this month are on average a dime less expensive than in July 2018. These less expensive gas prices have encouraged summer road trips as evidenced by robust demand numbers since May,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
Gas prices at the pump continue to fall. (AAA)
AAA reports Gas Prices continue to decline
June 6, 2019
Tampa, FL – AAA says that today’s national average is $2.81, which is two cents cheaper than last week, eight cents less than last month and 13 cents less than last year.
With the exception of the Rockies states, Alaska and Indiana, motorists across the country are saving as much as 23 cents/gallon to fill up as compared to last month.
AAA says Pump Prices Continue to Push Lower for Majority of Motorists. (AAA)
AAA reports Despite Year-Over-Year Gasoline Stock Level Deficit, Gas Prices Decline
May 23, 2019
Tampa, FL – According to AAA, Gas prices are nearly six cents cheaper in some states across the country on the week, which has pushed the national gas price average cheaper by a penny to $2.85 today.
That average could have been even lower had a handful of Midwest states not seen prices increase by more than a nickel due to ongoing refinery maintenance.
Gas prices continue to decline at the pump. (AAA)
National Average Sees Smallest Weekly Increase in Eight Weeks
April 24, 2019
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Tampa, FL – With only a penny increase on the week, the national gas price average saw the smallest one-week jump since mid-February. For the last eight weeks, weekly jumps ranged anywhere between a nickel and a nearly a quarter.
“On the week, 30 states saw pump price increases or decreases of three cents or less which helped keep the national average relatively steady, but motorists shouldn’t get their hopes up just yet,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
National Gas Price Average Jumps Eight Cents on the Week
March 27, 2019
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Tampa, FL – With an eight-cent jump on the week, at $2.62, the national average continues to trend more expensive since mid-February. While today’s national average is nearly a quarter more expensive than last month, it is only two cents more expensive than last year at this time.
“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,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
