Nationwide, more than 8,300 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2008 to 2018 during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s more than seven people a day each summer. The combination of schools closed, activities curtailed, summer jobs canceled, and COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, could prove deadly…
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Demand, Crude Prices Push CT, Nat’l Gas Averages Higher
After dropping to a low of $1.91 in early May, Connecticut’s gas price average today is pennies away from hitting the $2 mark. Today, the average price for a gallon of self-serve in The Nutmeg State registers $1.96, 2 cents higher than this time last week, but $1.02 lower compared to last year. …
GAS PRICES REMAIN THE SAME, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island remain the same this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s May 26 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.96 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price the same as the national average for regular unleaded. A year ago at this time, the average price in Rhode…
GAS PRICES UP TWO CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up two cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s May 26 survey of prices in Massachusetts finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.94 per gallon. Massachusetts’s price is two cents below the national average of $1.96. A year ago at this time, the average price in Massachusetts was 84…
Tread Carefully with Your Tires During Times of Limited Travel
Schlepping around in your beat-up Nikes may be comfortable, but after a while those worn-out sneakers will cause you to slip on sidewalks. So, if you think of tires as ‘shoes’ for your car, you’ll understand how uneven treads, over- or underinflation, even flat spots can very well affect the car’s operation on roadways. Overinflated…
Just Before Memorial Day, CT, Nat’l Gas Prices Rise
Drivers are seeing the cheapest Memorial Day prices at the pump in nearly two decades this year, even though prices are slowly rising, says AAA Northeast. In Connecticut, the average price for a gallon of self-serve, regular today is $1.93, 2 cents higher compared to last week, while on the national level, today’s $1.88…
GAS PRICES UP THREE CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up three cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s May 18 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.96 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is nine cents higher than the national average of $1.87. A year ago at this time, the average price…
GAS PRICES UP TWO CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are up two cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s May 18 survey of prices in Massachusetts finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.92 per gallon. Massachusetts’s price is five cents above the national average of $1.87. A year ago at this time, the average price in Massachusetts was 88…
AAA REOPENING SELECT MASSACHUSETTS OFFICES TODAY; RMV SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
AAA Northeast is reopening select branch offices in Massachusetts today, while following strict social distancing procedures and CDC guidelines for the protection and benefit of employees and AAA members. Members should visit aaa.com/branches and enter their zip code to find the nearest open office. Everyone will be required to wear a face covering to enter…
AAA Travel: Pandemic Suppresses Memorial Day Travel, But Travelers Already Planning Future Trips
For the first time in 20 years, AAA won’t issue a Memorial Day travel forecast, because the Covid-19 pandemic has undermined the accuracy of economic data used to create the forecast, says AAA Travel. The annual forecast, which estimates the number of people traveling over the holiday weekend, will return next year. Anecdotal reports…