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AAA: Gas Prices Dip in PA
Gas prices are four cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.140 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline decreased eight cents over the past week to $4.04. The price for a barrel of crude oil has continued to trade below $100 over the past week, opening this…
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AAA: Gas Prices Slightly Higher in PA
Gas prices are a penny higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.185 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has been falling over the past few days and is now a penny more than last week at $4.12. The last time the national average was over $4 per…
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AAA: Inattention Behind the Wheel Can Lead to Deadly Consequences
To mark the start of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA is urging the public to recognize the deadly consequences of inattention behind the wheel. As the incidents of distracted driving increase across the country, Distracted Driving Awareness Month serves as an important reminder to all motorists of the potentially fatal risks that can be caused by texting, talking…
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AAA: Gas Prices Surpass $4 for First Time Since 2022
Gas prices are 22 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.171 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:The national average for a gallon of regular exceeded $4/gallon this past week for the first time since August 2022. Today’s average of $4.11 is 12 cents higher than last week and 80 cents higher than a month…
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AAA: Gas Prices Stable in PA; National Average Still Rising
Gas prices are steady in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.958 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:Today’s national average of $3.99 is up four cents over the past week and more than one dollar since last month. Crude oil prices remain high as the Iran conflict hits the four-week mark. The national average could reach $4/gallon…
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New AAA Survey: Six in Ten Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare
A new AAA survey reveals a growing concern among drivers: headlight glare. Six in ten drivers say glare is a problem after dark, and nearly three-quarters of those affected believe it has worsened over the past decade. The findings are renewing concerns about road safety, headlight regulations, and modern lighting standards. “Headlight glare at night is far more than a minor annoyance and is a growing concern for millions of motorists,” said Jim Garrity, director of public affairs, AAA East Central. “Excessively…
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AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Rise; National Average Adds $1 Over the Month
Gas prices are 22 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.957 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:Spring has begun, and prices at the pump have continued to climb. Today’s national average ($3.95) is 24 cents higher than last week and $1.02 higher than last month. The impact from the Iran situation combined with seasonal increases are main contributors…
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AAA: Gas Prices Steady in PA as National Average Rises
Gas prices are stable in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.733 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 24 cents since last week to $3.71. The last time the national average was in the $3.70 range was October of 2023. Gasoline demand increases this time…
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AAA: Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High
A new study reveals a growing crisis on America’s roads, one that leaves injured people alone, without help, and too often without accountability. The latest research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) published today finds that 15% of all police-reported crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene, the highest percentage recorded in any recent year. Pedestrians…
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AAA Travel Reveals Top Spring Break Hot Spots
Spring Break isn’t a national holiday, but for many families it’s an annual tradition. AAA Travel booking data reveals top destinations and trends as Spring Breakers prepare to travel throughout March and April. Flights to Spring Break domestic hot spots are 2% more expensive over last year, averaging about $815 for roundtrip tickets, and slightly cheaper than last year for…
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