AAA reports Gas Prices Stabilize during Holiday Weekend
December 27, 2016
Tampa, FL – The holiday season is in full swing, attracting an estimated 103.1 million American travelers. An estimated 93.6 million Americans are expected to take a road trip during the 11-day period (December 23rd – January 2nd).
Yet, despite the elevated demand for gasoline, prices at the pump remained unchanged throughout the Christmas weekend.
Oil prices have stablized which is why prices at the pump haven’t risen in 10 days.(AAA)
AAA says Drivers will Welcome a New Year and Higher Gas Prices
December 26, 2016
Tampa, FL – Retail averages have increased 28 of the past 30 days and prices have moved higher by fractions of a penny since Friday. The national average for regular unleaded gasoline currently sits at $2.29 per gallon, which is five cents more than one week ago, 16 cents more than one month ago and 29 cents more year-over-year.
Heading into 2017, gasoline demand is expected to drop drastically during the month of January following the busy holiday travel season.
