AAA reports that since the beginning of May, National Gas Price Average Drops by over a Nickel
May 29, 2019
T
ampa, FL – AAA says the vast majority of the 37.6 million Americans who hit the road this past Memorial Day weekend found savings at the pump compared to last year’s holiday. Today, 42 states and Washington, D.C. have gas price averages that are less expensive year-over-year, with Floridians (-31 cents) seeing the largest yearly change. Motorists in West Coast states are the exception, paying nearly double-digits more than last May to fill up.
National Gas Price Average cheaper than last May. (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)
AAA says Gas prices see Largest Weekly Decline in Three Months
May 18, 2019
Tampa, FL – Declining slowly but steadily across the country, gas prices are pushing the national average down three cents on the week to $2.86.
Today’s average is four cents cheaper than last month and the same price as one year ago. In fact, 25 states have gas price averages that are just a nickel or less expensive than this time last year.
Gas Prices at the Pump are Stabilizing. (AAA)
National Average Sees Smallest Weekly Increase in Eight Weeks
April 24, 2019
AAA
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.
AAA reports National Gasoline Average Jumps a Nickel on the Week
April 8, 2019
AAA
Tampa, FL – At $2.74, the national gas price average increased a nickel on the week and is eight cents more than last year at this time. And compared to one month ago, gas prices are 28 cents more expensive.
As demand holds steady and inventories continue to tighten, motorists continue to see gas prices increase in every region.
National Gas Price Average Jumps Eight Cents on the Week
March 27, 2019
AAA
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.
National Gas Price Jumps Seven Cents on the Week
March 24, 2019
AAA
Tampa, FL – AAA says that at $2.54, the national gas price average is 7 cents more expensive on the week and 23-cents more than last month. However, today’s price is just as expensive as the same day a year ago.
In fact, for the first time since the end of November last year, the national gas price average the past four days was identical or a penny more expensive year-over-year.
Climate Change may increase Congenital Heart Defects
January 31, 2019
Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Dallas, TX – Rising temperatures stemming from global climate change may increase the number of infants born with congenital heart defects (CHD) in the United States over the next two decades and may result in as many as 7,000 additional cases over an 11 year-period in eight representative states (Arkansas, Texas, California, Iowa, North Caroline, Georgia, New York and Utah), according to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
The greatest percentage increases in the number of congenital heart defects are predicted in the Midwest, followed by the Northeast and the South. (American Heart Association)
Gas Price Averages Inching Up Amid Rising Demand
January 30, 2019
AAA
Tampa, FL – Many motorists filling up across the country are noticing gas prices that are increasing slightly. While nearly 25 states’ averages increased on the week, the national average is only a penny more than a week ago at $2.26.
The fluctuating national and state gas price averages come alongside an increase in gasoline demand and reflect the higher crude oil prices as of late, but it’s likely not to be a long-term trend.
While nearly 25 states’ averages increased on the week, the national average is only a penny more than a week ago. (AAA)
AAA reports National Gas Price Average Inches Up for First Time in Three Months
January 27, 2019
AAA
Tampa, FL – At a penny more expensive on the week, the national gas price average ($2.25) increased for the first time since October. Despite the increase, today’s average is still cheaper month-over-month (-14 cents) and year-over-year (-28 cents).
“The price of crude oil has been slowly, but steadily increasing since the beginning of the year, which is starting to push up pump prices,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
