Month: June 2021

No Freedom from High Gas Prices This July 4th Holiday, Say AAA

Posted on June 28, 2021

At $3.12 today, the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular in Connecticut is at its highest point of the year, says AAA Northeast.   The same goes from the national average of $3.09.  In both cases, prices are expected to climb — just in time for the Independence Day weekend.   “As travelers…

AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up Two Cents

Posted on June 28, 2021

Providence, R.I., June 28, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 2 cents from last week ($2.97), averaging $2.99 per gallon. Today’s price is 5 cents higher than a month ago ($2.94) and 89 cents higher than June 28, 2020 ($2.10). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 10 cents lower than the national…

AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Up Three Cents

Posted on June 28, 2021

Westwood, MA, June 28, 2021 — Massachusetts’s average gas price is up 3 cents from last week ($2.95), averaging $2.98 per gallon. Today’s price is 7 cents higher than a month ago ($2.91), and 88 cents higher than June 28, 2020 ($2.10). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 11 cents lower than the national average.  …

Americans to Flaunt Their ‘Independence’ Over Upcoming July 4 Holiday, Says AAA

Posted on June 22, 2021

July 4 holiday travel will sizzle, not fizzle this year as nearly 48 million Americans – the second-highest travel volume on record – celebrate their new-found freedom to travel, says AAA Northeast.   “Travel is in full–swing since Americans are eager to pursue the travel they’ve put off for the last year and a half,”…

AAA: More Than 47 Million Americans to Celebrate With an Independence Day Getaway

Posted on June 22, 2021

More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. This represents an increase of nearly 40% compared to…

AAA: More Than 47 Million Americans to Celebrate With an Independence Day Getaway

Posted on June 22, 2021

More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. This represents an increase of nearly 40% compared to…

Despite Greater Demand, Swelling Supplies Stabilize Price Jumps at Pump Nationally

Posted on June 21, 2021

Despite higher demand, increasing supplies have helped keep gas prices stable across the country, including here in Connecticut, says AAA Northeast.   Gas price averages in 40 states are holding steady or seeing minor fluctuations. As a result, the national gas price average of $3.07 for a gallon of self-serve, regular dropped a penny, but…

AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up One Cent

Posted on June 21, 2021

Providence, R.I., June 21, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 1 cent from last week ($2.96), averaging $2.97 per gallon. Today’s price is 3 cents higher than a month ago ($2.94) and 90 cents higher than June 21, 2020 ($2.07). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 10 cents lower than the national…

AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Remain the Same

Posted on June 21, 2021

Westwood, MA, June 21, 2021 — Massachusetts’s average gas price is the same as last week, averaging $2.95 per gallon. Today’s price is 4 cents higher than a month ago ($2.91), and 89 cents higher than June 21, 2020 ($2.06). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 12 cents lower than the national average. “Despite the latest…

AAA Adds ‘Inspected Clean’ Enhancement to its Diamond Hotel Inspections

Posted on June 10, 2021

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have adapted their cleaning procedures and housekeeping standards, and the AAA Diamond Program is evolving to meet the changing expectations of today’s travelers. In fact, according to AAA research, 76% of consumers surveyed would be disappointed if a third-party inspection did not evaluate whether high-touch areas in…

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