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AAA: Summer Heat Beats Down Car Batteries
It’s road trip season in America, and all that extra travel causes unexpected breakdowns for millions of motorists every summer. Hot weather and those additional travel miles can put a strain on vehicle components, especially car batteries. “Car maintenance should be done year-round, but you should pay particular attention to certain aspects during the warmer summer months,” said Matt Philips, operations…
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AAA: Gas Prices Stable in PA
Gas prices are steady in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.351 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:Gas prices are relatively steady as summer continues. The national average for a gallon of regular has stayed at $3.14 over the past week. The summer of lower gas prices continues thanks to crude oil prices averaging around $65 a…
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AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Fall in PA
Gas prices are five cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.359 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:As the summer travel season continues, the national average for a gallon of regular has dipped by a penny over the past week to $3.14. Pump prices are matching the summer of 2021, the last time seasonal gas prices were…
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AAA: Gas Prices Tumble in PA
Gas prices are nine cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.405 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:With summer road trips in full swing, drivers are getting a break at the pump, as gas prices match July 2021 numbers. The national average for a gallon of gas dipped as low as $3.14 this past week before going…
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AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Fall During Busy Summer Travel Season
Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.495 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:Gas prices have fallen four cents over the past week to $3.14 as the price of crude oil remains stable. Even though demand rose as 61.6 million travelers hit the road over the Independence holiday, crude prices are…
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AAA: Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically July 4th Week
AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019. AAA’s Independence Day forecast includes two weekends instead of one…
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AAA: Gas Prices Fall in PA Ahead of July 4th Holiday
Gas prices are four cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.556 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:Gas prices have fallen four cents over the past week to $3.18 as the price of crude oil has stabilized. Crude prices temporarily spiked last week after U.S.airstrikes against Iran but those increases quickly dissipated, and as of…
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AAA: Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically July 4th Week
AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019. AAA’s Independence Day forecast includes two weekends instead of one…
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AAA: Children and Pets in Vehicles at Risk During Extreme Heat
As millions of Americans deal with periodic heat waves this summer, AAA East Central reminds motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a hot car. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 900 children have died of heat stroke in the last 25 years after being left or trapped in a vehicle. In…
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AAA: Gas Prices Climb in PA as Market Uncertainty Looms
Gas prices are 10 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.591 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:Gas prices have increased nationally by eight cents over the past week to $3.22 as crude oil prices remain above $70 per barrel and tensions in the Middle East continue. U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the…
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