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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 Spike in PA as Crude Prices Rise
Gas prices are 16 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.493 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:As the summer driving season continues and geopolitical tensions are on the rise, gas prices have increase over the past week. Today’s national average of $3.14 is two cents higher than last week as crude oil prices have…
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AAA: PA Motorists Continue to See Lower Prices at the Pump
Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.339 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:The summer driving season is underway, and while gas prices normally peak this time of year, drivers are getting a reprieve. The national average for a gallon of regular is $3.12, down two cents from last week. Pump prices are…
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AAA: Gas Prices Start Summer on a Lower Note
Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.392 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:With crude oil prices lingering in the low $60s per barrel, drivers across the country are reaping the benefits at the pump. The national average price for gas today is $3.14, which is three cents cheaper than last…
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AAA, Partners Hosting Free Steering Wheel Lock Device Event for Hyundai and Kia Owners
To deter vehicle theft, AAA East Central is partnering with Pennsylvania State Police to distribute free steering wheel lock devices to Kia and Hyundai owners. The event will be held on Wednesday at the AAA East Central branch office in Butler. There has been a significant increase in the theft of these vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2022. At the event,…
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Fatal Teen Crashes Increase During “100 Deadliest Days”
AAA: Fatal Teen Crashes Increase During “100 Deadliest Days”Summer months are high-risk for inexperienced teen drivers Across the country, 13,135 people have been killed in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-2023. Over 30% of those deaths occurred during the 100 deadliest days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to a AAA review of crash data from the…
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AAA: Gas Prices Fall in PA as Summer Travel Season Begins
Gas prices are four cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.451 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:The national average for a gallon of regular remained the same over the past week at $3.17, welcome news for the record number of drivers that headed out of town for the long holiday weekend. Gas prices haven’t been this…
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AAA: Gas Prices Dip in Western Pennsylvania
Gas prices are two 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 are creeping back up just in time for the busy summer driving season. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 4 cents from last week to $3.17, as the price of crude…
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AAA, Partners Hosting Free Steering Wheel Lock Device Event for Hyundai and Kia Owners
To deter vehicle theft, AAA East Central is partnering with Meadville Police to distribute free steering wheel lock devices to Kia and Hyundai owners. The event will be held on Monday at the AAA East Central branch office in Meadville. There has been a significant increase in the theft of these vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2022. At the event, AAA…
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AAA: 45.1 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically for Memorial Day
AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period* from Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year and sets a new Memorial Day weekend record. The previous record was set back in 2005 with…
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