National Gas Price Average drops Seven Cents
September 6, 2022
Washington, D.C. – Lower oil prices, modest domestic gasoline demand, and a quiet hurricane season are combining to drive pump prices lower. The national average for a gallon of gas fell seven cents in the past week to $3.77.
“According to weather analysts, it’s the first time in 25 years that a named Atlantic storm did not develop in August. That’s the good news,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, “but we still have another month of peak hurricane season, and these storms can affect gas prices by disrupting oil production and refining.”
Recent Roadside Tragedies are reminder for Drivers to Slow Down, Move Over
October 3, 2021
Washington, D.C. – The recent deaths of two AAA tow providers, killed while assisting motorists, highlight just how dangerous it is for individuals who regularly work along the shoulders of America’s busy and congested roads.
Glenn Ewing, 32, was killed July 4th near Cincinnati, OH, while placing a disabled vehicle on the back of a flatbed on the side of the road. He leaves behind a fiancée and two children.
AAA Research Reveals That Some Drivers May Not Grasp the Danger They Pose To Those at the Roadside. (AAA)
AAA reports National Gas Price Average drops One Cent
October 2, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Fall is here, but instead of taking a seasonal dip, gas prices still reflect summertime levels when demand was higher.
The national average dropped a penny on the week to $3.18 after matching a seven-year-high in the prior week. The big culprit in keeping pump prices high is the price of crude oil, which is above $73.00 bbl.
Higher Oil Prices Keeping the Pressure on at the Pump. (AAA)
National Gas Price Average Sees Minimal Impact from Hurricane Ida
September 12, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Following Labor Day weekend and the remnants of Hurricane Ida, the national gas price average has stabilized at $3.18, which is just 3 cents more expensive on the week.
The storm took about 13% of U.S. refinery capacity offline and while there are no firm re-start dates, refineries are expected to be back online this month.
AAA says Americans Cut Driving almost in half during beginning stage of COVID-19 Crisis
July 19, 2021
Washington, D.C. – The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and associated restrictions in the spring of 2020, such as stay-at-home orders, led to a drastic drop in U.S. road travel and a sharp increase in the number of people who chose to stay home all day.
While the dramatic change in traffic patterns was widely noted last year, new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s New American Driving Survey (2020) provides compelling month-by-month data that examines the types of trips and the characteristics of the people who altered their driving habits.
New AAA data shows that rideshare, transit, and taxi use plummeted, did not fully recover. (AAA)
AAA reports Crude Oil climbs to Highest Price in 3 Years
June 14, 2021
Washington, D.C. – At $70.00/bbl, crude oil has increased to its highest price since October 2018 and is now $23/bbl more expensive than it was this past January.
Crude prices have steadily climbed this year along with optimism for the COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccine and the promising impact it will have on global gasoline demand.
Gas Prices Climb on the Week. (AAA)
AAA says Pump Prices Fluctuate as Demand Declines, Crude Oil Prices Climb
June 9, 2021
Washington, D.C. – After ten days of stability, the national gas price average increased a penny over the weekend to $3.05. On the week, the majority of states’ (26) gas price averages either increased by one cent or saw no movement.
Only two states saw prices increase a nickel or more. Prices are poised to fluctuate in the coming week, especially in light of a recent drop in demand.
National Gas Price Average goes up One Cent. (AAA)
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)
Kia Motors America recalls over 290,000 vehicles due to possible Engine Fire occurring while Driving
December 14, 2020
Washington, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles.
An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
2015 Kia Forte is one of the models being recall.
President Donald Trump’s Historic Deregulatory Actions are Creating Greater Opportunity and Prosperity for All Americans
July 17, 2020
Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump has led a historic effort to eliminate unnecessary and costly regulations that hurt American businesses and families.
Under President Trump’s leadership, Federal agencies have taken more than 7 deregulatory actions for every significant regulatory action.
President Trump’s deregulation efforts have already reduced regulatory costs by $50 billion and are on track to reduce regulatory costs by at least that much in fiscal year 2020 alone.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump
