It’s not surprising Americans spent most of 2020 rubbernecking in their living rooms. Now, a new AAA study describes just how much Covid-19 affected those habits and commuting patterns last year. “It’s widely recognized Covid profoundly changed the way we traveled,” said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. “The study shows how drastically those changes…
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AAA Northeast Celebrates New Rear Seat Belt Law
AAA Northeast applauds the passage of a mandatory back-seat seat belt law during the recent legislative session, a law that’s expected to save lives and reduce fatalities and injuries on Connecticut roadways. The provision, which requires all passengers, no matter where they sit in a vehicle, to buckle up, was part of a State…
State Gas Prices Are High, But . . . Not As High as 18 Other States
Connecticut drivers: don’t feel bad we’re paying higher prices at the pump this week. That’s because there are 18 other states – including New York and New Jersey — paying more than us, says AAA Northeast. In fact, for the second consecutive week Connecticut’s average gas price of $3.15 is the same as the…
National, CT Gas Prices Neck-and-Neck at $3.13
The dust has settled; the hype has subsided, but average gas prices continue to rise following record-breaking July 4th travel. As of today, prices on the statewide and national levels are neck-and-neck at $3.13, says AAA Northeast. Because crude oil hit $76 a barrel – a seven-year high – prices on both the state…
No Freedom from High Gas Prices This July 4th Holiday, Say AAA
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…
Americans to Flaunt Their ‘Independence’ Over Upcoming July 4 Holiday, Says AAA
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,”…
Despite Greater Demand, Swelling Supplies Stabilize Price Jumps at Pump Nationally
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…
Demand Declines; Crude Climbs; Pump Prices Fluctuate, Says AAA
After 10 days of stability, the national gas price average increased a penny to $3.05, while most states – including Connecticut – either saw a slight increase or no movement at all at the pump. In The Nutmeg State, the average gas price for a gallon of self-serve regular today is $3.09, two cents…
AAA Launches Social Media Campaign Targeting ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for Teens
Buckle your seatbelts! The ‘100 Deadliest Days’ is underway. To help parents keep their teen driver safe during the dangerous teen driving period beginning Memorial Day, AAA Northeast has launched a summer-long social media campaign through September 6. Parents should check out the AAA Northeast Facebook page for daily tips, videos and other…
Guilford Texaco Earns Nat’l AAA Service Award of Excellence — Again
Guilford Texaco, a full-service towing and auto repair facility, has received a National AAA/CAA Service Providers of Excellence Silver Award, AAA Northeast announced today. The family-owned business, at 2293 Boston Post Road, Guilford, won the award in the medium-sized facilities category. This year, it was one of 376 competing service providers from the…