National Gas Price Average Slowly, but Steadily Declines for Three Weeks
October 15, 2019
Tampa, FL – AAA says despite an unseasonal spike in demand, according to the Energy Information Admiration’s (EIA) latest data sets, gas prices are decreasing for the majority of motorists across the country as crude oil prices (WTI) remain under $54.00/bbl.
Today, the national average gas price is $2.63, which is two cents less than last week and 26 cents cheaper than last year, but six-cents more expensive than last month.
Gas prices at the pump continue to fall. (AAA)
California’s Pump Prices Spike while Majority of Country Pays Less to Fill-Up
October 9, 2019
Tampa, FL – AAA reports that the national gas price average continues to hold steady on the week at $2.65, which is nine cents more expensive than last month, but 26 cents cheaper than a year ago.
Most motorists around the country are seeing prices decline or stabilize, with the majority of states seeing gas prices decrease by as much as a nickel since last Monday.
Gas prices decline at the pump for most of the country. (AAA)
AAA reports Gas Prices Trending Cheaper
October 1, 2019
Tampa, FL – AAA says that two weeks after attacks on major Saudi Arabian oil facilities, the majority of Americans are starting to see signs of gas prices trending cheaper. While the national average may have only decreased by a penny on the week, 10 states saw pump prices decline by a nickel or more.
“Crude oil prices have dropped close to where they were right before the drone attacks on the Saudi oil facilities,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
Prices at the Gas Pump begin to fall. (AAA)
AAA reports National Gas Price Average Jumps by a Dime in One Week
September 24, 2019
Tampa, FL – AAA says that last week was the first time since early June that the national gas price average jumped more than a nickel in under a few days. On the week, it’s a dime more expensive at $2.66 with half of states seeing prices increase by 10 cents or more.
However, even with the significant increase, the national average is still cheaper compared to last month (-6 cents) and last year (-19 cents).
Gas prices holding steady according to AAA. (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 Demand Rebounds and National Average Sees Slight Increase
September 15, 2019
Tampa, FL – AAA says in its latest petroleum status report, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed that gas demand increased by 336,000 b/d to 9.8 million b/d.
This latest rate is 158,000 b/d higher than the first week of September 2018, which is surprising as demand generally slows post-Labor Day.
Domestic Gasoline Stocks fell this past 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)
National Gas Price Average for Labor Day on Track to Be Cheapest in Three Years
August 27, 2019
Tampa, FL – At $2.59, AAA says the national gas price average is poised to be potentially the cheapest Labor Day weekend average in three years. Today’s average is already nearly a quarter cheaper than during last year’s holiday ($2.83) and four cents cheaper than 2017’s Labor Day ($2.63).
“For Americans who bookend summer with road trips, they will find gas prices this coming weekend that are cheaper than this past Memorial Day and last year’s Labor Day holiday,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
Cheap Crude Oil Paves Way for Significant Savings at the Pump
August 26, 2019
Washington, D.C. – AAA says when filling-up at the pump this fall, the majority of U.S. motorists will find savings of potentially more than 25-cents/gallon compared to this summer.
The national gas price average, which is already 15-cents cheaper than just five weeks ago, is poised to continue pushing less expensive due to several factors, including less expensive crude oil prices, the drop-off in gasoline demand after Labor Day and the move to winter-blend gasoline.
AAA Forecasts National Gas Price Average to Land at $2.40 or Lower This Fall. (AAA)
