Providence, R.I., March 21, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 13 cents from last week ($4.35), averaging $4.22 per gallon. Today’s price is 68 cents higher than a month ago ($3.54), and $1.44 higher than March 21, 2021 ($2.78). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 3 cents lower than the national average….
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How It Started…How It’s Going: A Pioneer in Transportation a Century Ago, An Advocate for Safe Travel and Mobility Today
This month, AAA celebrates 120 years of advocating for safe mobility for drivers and travelers alike. Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart the path for better roads in America, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations, providing roadside assistance, travel, discounts, financial and insurance services to enhance…
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up 18 Cents
Providence, R.I., March 14, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 18 cents from last week ($4.17), averaging $4.35 per gallon. Today’s price is 87 cents higher than a month ago ($3.48), and $1.59 higher than March 14, 2021 ($2.76). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 3 cents higher than the national average….
Spring Forward and Stay Alert at the Wheel
For many, the arrival of Daylight Saving Time signals that spring sunshine is just around the corner. But the time change can also forecast an increase in the risk of a crash, AAA warns. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, and AAA is reminding drivers that the change in daylight hours…
AAA: $4 Gas the Tipping Point for Most Americans
New survey data from AAA finds that two-thirds of Americans felt gas prices were too expensive just a few weeks ago at $3.53 per gallon. Now with the national average at an all-time high of over $4, Americans may have reached a tipping point. Over half (59%) said they would make changes to their driving…
AAA: Travelers Ready to Ditch Their Winter Coats and Snow Boots for Swimsuits and Sandals
Travelers, wanting to escape a cold and snowy winter, are booking trips to warmer destinations in record numbers according to new booking data from AAA. Flights, tours, car rentals and hotels booked for March, April and May to places like Florida, Mexico and Hawaii are up 211% over last year and 10% over 2019. AAA…
Rhode Island Gas Prices Up Nearly 60 Cents in One Week; State’s Highest Average Price of All Time
Providence, R.I., March 7, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 58 cents from last week ($3.59), averaging $4.17 per gallon. This is the highest average price ever recorded by AAA in Rhode Island. Today’s price is 74 cents higher than a month ago ($3.43), and $1.48 higher than March 7, 2021 ($2.69)….
Rhode Island Gas Prices Soar; Up 26 Cents from Monday
Providence, R.I., March 4, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 26 cents from Monday ($3.59), averaging $3.85 per gallon. Today’s price is the highest since October of 2012, and the highest one-week jump since September of 2017. Today’s price is 44 cents higher than a month ago ($3.41), and $1.19 higher than…
AAA: Potholes Pack a Punch as Drivers Pay $26.5 Billion in Related Vehicle Repairs
Americans battling the polar vortex will soon face a greater enemy—pothole season. A new survey from AAA found that last year 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole. With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, damage caused by potholes cost drivers a…
With Fewer Drivers on the Road During COVID, Why the Spike in Fatalities?
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, it led to fewer drivers on the roads and a significant reduction in the number of miles driven. And yet, U.S. government data shows traffic fatalities have surged, along with an increase in crashes involving impairment, speeding, red-light running, aggressiveness, and non-seatbelt use, to its highest level…