After hitting a record $4.33 on March 11, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has fallen to $4.25. The primary reason is the lower global price of crude oil, which peaked shortly after Russia launched its war in Ukraine, but is now more than $20 lower and hovering near $105/bbl. Domestically, gasoline demand […]
INRIX Reports U.S. Travel Declines Slightly as Gas Prices Increase
Midwest and Southern region trips declined while Western and Northeast increased last week. According to INRIX, while gasoline prices have increased dramatically over the past month, the price increases have had a negligible effect on driving, as employees return to offices and COVID-19 restrictions eased across the country. “Despite the increase in trip demand over […]
AAA Says $4 Gas the Tipping Point for Most Americans
With today’s average over $4.38 per gallon in the U.S. survey finds 59% of Americans will make lifestyle changes. Summer travel may not be impacted. 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 […]
AAA Reports Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues to Cause Pain at the Pump as Gas Prices Up 45 Cents on Week
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, crude prices soar, leading to higher pump prices in the U.S. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.06, 45 cents more than a week ago, 62 cents more than a month ago and $1.30 more than a year ago. The national […]
AAA Says Drivers Paid $26.5 Billion in Vehicle Repairs Due to Potholes
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 […]
AAA Foundation Research Finds Spike in Traffic Fatalities Result of High-Risk Younger Men That Were a Larger Share of Those Who Drove More During Pandemic
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 […]
AAA Reports Gas Prices at Highest Level Since 2014
Prices continue to Increase with no signs of slowing. According to AAA’s weekly fuel gauge report, blustery winter weather and geopolitical tensions are helping to drive the price of oil higher, which is in the low-$90s per barrel, nearly $30 more than in August. The recent cold weather in the U.S increased the demand for […]
AAA Research Reveals Camera-Based Driver Monitoring Systems Perform Best but Not Foolproof
Steering wheel–based systems used by some manufacturers are inferior. New real-world testing by AAA found driver monitoring systems using a driver-facing camera are best at keeping motorists focused on the road. Unfortunately, the technology is not foolproof and a driver determined to cheat the system can defeat it. As vehicles become increasingly automated, automakers realize […]
More than 100 Million Americans Plan Road Trip for the Holidays
Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 109 million people — an almost 34% increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of […]
Thanksgiving Travel to Rebound to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
AAA predicts over 48 million holiday travels will take to the roads over the holiday weekend. Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people overall to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from last year. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air […]
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