We’re feeling the residual effects of Hurricane Laura this week as gas prices spiked at least 4 cents throughout the nation, says AAA Northeast. While Laura forced some strong price increases, higher demand before the storm also contributed to price spikes, said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. Today, the national gas price average…
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Is it Safe to Fly? What you need to know about flying during the coronavirus pandemic
With new coronavirus cases being announced every day, many Americans thinking about air travel have one thing on their mind: Is it safe to fly? AAA can’t make that decision for its members but is providing valuable information on travel safety to help travelers make the decision that is right for them. Please join us…
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Up Five Cents
Westwood, M.A., August 31, 2020 — Massachusetts’s average gas price is up five cents from last week ($2.11), averaging $2.16 per gallon. Today’s price is 3 cents higher than a month ago ($2.13), and 47 cents cheaper than August 31, 2019 ($2.63). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 6 cents lower than the national average. …
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up Five Cents
Providence, R.I., August 31, 2020 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up five cents from last week ($2.13), averaging $2.18 per gallon. Today’s price is 3 cents higher than a month ago ($2.15) and 39 cents cheaper than August 31, 2019 ($2.57). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 5 cents lower than the national…
Is It Safe to Fly During the Pandemic? Sept. 3 AAA Event Helps You Decide
To fly or not to fly? That is question if you’re thinking about air travel now. Although AAA Northeast can’t make that personal choice for travelers; it can certainly provide with information to decide. Join us in a free hour-long online live event to hear experts discuss the topic: WHEN: Thursday, September 3 …
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Down One Cent
Westwood, M.A., August 24, 2020 — Massachusetts’s average gas price is down one cent from last week ($2.12), averaging $2.11 per gallon. Today’s price is 3 cents lower than a month ago ($2.14), and 55 cents cheaper than August 24, 2019 ($2.66). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 7 cents lower than the national average. “Gasoline…
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Remain the Same
Providence, R.I., August 24, 2020 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is the same as last week, averaging $2.13 per gallon. Today’s price is 1 cent lower than a month ago ($2.14) and 47 cents cheaper than August 24, 2019 ($2.60). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 5 cents lower than the national average. “Gasoline…
Laura Could Nudge Stalling Gas Prices; Only Time Will Tell, Says AAA
Although statewide and national gas prices continue to register limited movement, market observers are eyeing Tropical Storm Laura whose potential to affect pump prices depends upon its strength when it hits land, says AAA Northeast. Today, both national and statewide averages register $2.19 for a gallon of self-serve regular. Connecticut’s average remains the same…
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Down One Cent
Westwood, M.A., August 17, 2020 — Massachusetts’s average gas price is down one cent from last week ($2.13), averaging $2.12 per gallon. Today’s price is one cent lower than a month ago ($2.13), and 56 cents cheaper than August 17, 2019 ($2.68). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 5 cents lower than the national average. “In…
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down One Cent
Providence, R.I., August 17, 2020 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down one cent from last week ($2.14), averaging $2.13 per gallon. Today’s price is 1 cent lower than a month ago ($2.14) and 51 cents cheaper than August 17, 2019 ($2.64). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 4 cents lower than the national…