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AAA: Gas Prices Dip in PA
Gas prices are a penny lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.423 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $3.423Average price during the week of Dec. 9, 2024 $3.438Average price during the week of Dec. 18, 2023 $3.456 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: 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: The EV Hype May Be Shifting
The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) – down from 23% last year. Even more revealing, 63% cited “unlikely or very unlikely” to purchase an…
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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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AAA AWARDS LOCAL POLICE FOR SAFETY EFFORTS
AAA East Central honored local police departments today for their outstanding efforts to increase road safety for all motorists. 66 Western Pennsylvania departments received Platinum Awards, while an additional 25 departments were honored with Gold or Silver awards. “We are honored to recognize these local departments for their efforts in the Community Traffic Safety Program,” said Theresa Podguski, director of legislative affairs,…
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AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Fall in PA
Gas prices are three cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.307 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $3.307Average price during the week of Nov. 25, 2024 $3.339Average price during the week of Dec. 4, 2023 $3.603 The…
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AAA: As Thanksgiving Week Begins, Gas Prices Fall in PA
Gas prices are four cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.339 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $3.339Average price during the week of Nov. 18, 2024 $3.374Average price during the week of Nov. 27, 2023 $3.623…
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AAA to Honor Western Pennsylvania Police for Traffic Safety Efforts
WHAT: More than 60 Western Pennsylvania police departments will be awarded AAA’s prestigious Platinum Community Traffic Safety Award for their safety efforts. Twenty-five additional departments will receive gold or silver awards. WHO: AAA East Central and the following police departments: Aliquippa, Allegheny County, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Bethel Park, Brentwood, Bridgewater, Butler, Cambridge Springs, Canonsburg, Carroll Township, Castle Shannon, Cecil, Chartiers Township, Chatham University,…
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