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AAA: Gas Prices Rise in Western Pennsylvania as New Year Begins
Gas prices are four cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.402 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $3.402Average price during the week of Dec. 30, 2024 $3.362Average price during the week of Jan. 8, 2024 $3.386 The…
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The Annual Pittsburgh Travel Showcase™ Presented by AAA Travel January 24-26 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
AAA East Central is excited to announce the return of the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase™. The unparallelled event offers area residents convenient one-stop vacation shopping, insight, and opportunities from all seven continents under one roof. The Pittsburgh Travel Showcase™, which is the region’s only consumer travel event, returns on Friday, January 24 through Sunday, January 26 at the David L. Lawrence…
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AAA: Gas Prices End 2024 Slightly Lower in Western Pennsylvania
Gas prices are a penny lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.362 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $3.362Average price during the week of Dec. 23, 2024 $3.379Average price during the week of Jan. 3, 2024 $3.414 The…
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AAA: Don’t Drive Hungover this New Year’s
As people prepare to ring in the New Year, many will choose to indulge with alcohol. In addition to reminding people of the dangers of driving under the influence, AAA East Central also reminds partygoers of the dangers of driving with a hangover. “Driving hungover can be just as dangerous as driving after having a few drinks,” said Jim Garrity, director…
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AAA: Gas Prices Fall in PA as Busy Holiday Travel Week Begins
Gas prices are five cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.379 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $3.379Average price during the week of Dec. 16, 2024 $3.423Average price during the week of Dec. 26, 2023 $3.435 The…
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AAA: Record Number of Holiday Travelers Expected to Close Out 2024
AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year-end holiday period* from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This year’s domestic travel projection narrowly surpasses the previous record set in 2019 by 64,000 travelers. AAA expects an additional 3 million travelers this holiday season compared to last year. “Christmas falls on a…
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AAA: Record Number of Holiday Travelers Expected to Close Out 2024
AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year-end holiday period* from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This year’s domestic travel projection narrowly surpasses the previous record set in 2019 by 64,000 travelers. AAA expects an additional 3 million travelers this holiday season compared to last year. “Christmas falls on a…
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AAA: Gas Prices Climb in PA as National Average Continues to Fall
Gas prices are 13 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.438 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $3.438Average price during the week of Dec. 2, 2024 $3.307Average price during the week of Dec. 11, 2023 $3.528 The…
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AAA Urges Drivers to Safely Secure Holiday Trees
Millions of Americans will head to tree lots nationwide to find the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season. While finding just the right one may seem challenging, getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins. Transporting a tree is no different from moving furniture, appliances, or other large objects. If not properly secured, a tree can cause vehicle…
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Ready, Set…Snow!
With inclement weather in the forecast, AAA East Central advises motorists to take precautions to avoid deadly crashes and reach their destination safely. According to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 46% of all crashes involving bad weather occur during the winter. Winter storms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes…
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