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Arlington, VA
Business
Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How VA Costs Have Changed
Gasoline prices have risen nearly $1 nationwide in the last month as the US-Israeli war on Iran fuels global oil market turmoil. The national average price for gas climbed to $3.88 per gallon, AAA said on Thursday, March 19. That's up 95 cents from Thursday, Feb. 19, and a weekly increase of 28 cents. The price surge is expected to continue after Israel launched a widespread attack on South Pars, the world's largest gas field, triggering retaliation from Iran targeting key energy sites across the Gulf Arab states. Brent crude oil, a global benchmark, spiked to $112 per barrel…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Cheapest Gas In Bergen County: These Stations Have Fuel Under $3.40
We're not about to gatekeep these prices. Drivers looking to save at the pump can still find gas as low as $3.33 across Bergen County, even as overall prices continue to climb, according to GasBuddy and AAA data. The average price for regular gas in the Bergen-Passaic area is now $3.728, up from $3.690 yesterday and $3.470 a week ago, according to AAA. But several stations are still coming in well below that average. The cheapest reported price is $3.33 at Exxon on Anderson Avenue in Fort Lee. Close behind is Costco on Teterboro Landing Drive in Teterboro at $3.35. Other low prices inclu…
Hempstead, NY
Sports
From Hofstra To MLB History: Softball Star Jen Pawol Breaks Gender Barrier As First Female Ump
History was made on Saturday afternoon when trailblazer Jen Pawl became the first woman in history to umpire a Major League Baseball game. Pawol manned first base on Aug. 9, as the Atlanta Braves topped the Marlins in the first game of a day-night doubleheader before getting ready to take over at third base during the nightcap at Truist Park. The doubleheader necessitated adding a fifth umpire to the crew, since each home-plate umpire skips the other game they’re not working, creating an opening for Pawol. There were fireworks on the field during the 7-1 win, but all eyes were …
Saratoga Springs, NY
Business
Gas Prices May Spike After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites: What To Know
Americans could take a hit at the pump after the United States joined Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities overnight. Even before President Donald Trump ordered the US military to insert itself in the conflict, gas prices were expected to ticket up following Israel's initial wave of attacks on Friday, June 13. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, estimated in the days after that the average cost of a gallon of gasoline, currently around $3.15 nationally, according to AAA data, could increase by 10 to 25 cents, reflecting a hike of nearly eight percent. …
Bel Air, MD
Business
Amazon Prime Members Get $1 Off Gas Nationwide In Time For July 4 — With A 35-Gallon Catch
Drivers with an Amazon Prime membership are about to score a major win at the pump. Just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, Prime members can save $1 per gallon on one fill-up of up to 35 gallons at more than 7,500 BP, Amoco, and participating ampm gas stations across the country, Amazon confirmed in a new announcement. The limited-time deal runs Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, giving members a chance to beat the holiday traffic with deep discounts on gas. Even better? This isn't just a one-time deal. Prime members can also save 10 cents per gallon every day at those s…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Business
Rise In Gas Prices Predicted Due To Israel-Iran Conflict: Here's What To Expect
Tensions in the Middle East are threatening to hit Americans at the pump. As the conflict between longtime Middle East adversaries Israel and Iran goes on, motorists in the US should expect to see gasoline prices rise in a matter of days, experts say. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, estimates that the average cost of a gallon of gasoline, currently at $3.13 nationally, according to AAA data, could increase by 10 to 25 cents, reflecting a hike of nearly eight percent. The extent of Iran’s retaliation, and whether oil continues to flow from the region without d…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car. Lower-t…
Albany, NY
Politics
'Dangerous Loophole' Shielding Drugged Drivers Must End, DA Urges NY Lawmakers
With the clock ticking on New York’s legislative session, a Long Island district attorney is urging lawmakers to pass legislation he says is critical to saving lives. Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney and a statewide coalition of prosecutors , safety advocates, and public health leaders kicked off a series of “Days of Action” in Albany on Monday, May 12, demanding politicians pass the Deadly Driving Bill. If approved, the law would close a “dangerous loophole” in New York’s drugged driving laws, Tierney said. Under current law, prosecutors cannot pursue charges against drivers impaired by s…
Hartford, CT
Business
Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From
President Donald Trump says gas is down to $1.98 a gallon, but that number doesn't exist at any pump in the country. In early May, Trump has repeatedly claimed gas has fallen below $2 a gallon. He made the claim in the White House, social media posts, and during an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, May 4. Trump also said gas was $1.98 a gallon when speaking with ABC News on Tuesday, April 29, at the end of his first 100 days back in the Oval Office. "So now, if you look at what's happened, energy is down," Trump said. "Gasoline hit $1.98 in a few states during the last co…
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
DUI Driver Was Going 110+ MPH Before Deadly Crash In Fairfax County: Cops
A 22-year-old driver was under the influence and speeding just before a crash that killed a 30-year-old man in Fairfax County last year, authorities said. Gabriel Rincon was going more than 110 miles per hour in his BMW M3 on Stringfellow Road, a 45-mph zone, before the crash with another vehicle, near the intersection of Route 29 sometime after midnight on Monday, Dec. 5, 2023, county police said. ALSO SEE: Young Widow Seeks Support After New Husband Killed By Accused DUI Driver In Northern VA Rincon lost control and struck Sohail Iqbal's Hyundai Sonata, which was going sou…
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
30-Year-Old Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With BMW In Fairfax County: Cops
One person was killed and a second critically injured in a Virginia crash that took the life of a 30-year-old man. Speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash that killed Sohail Iqbal, of Manassas, VA, just after midnight on Monday, Dec. 4 at the intersection of Lee Highway and Clifton Road in Centreville, Fairfax County police said. A BMW was heading south on Stringfellow Road near the intersection of Route 29 when it struck Iqbal's Hyundai, also going south, as it crossed through the roadway. The collision forced Iqbal across the intersection, onto the embankment there, and into…
Amherst, MA
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Woman's Life After She Stopped Breathing in Western Mass
A firefighter is never off-duty. A Hampshire County firefighter proved that last week when he happened upon an unresponsive woman and was able to get her breathing again before paramedics could arrive, authorities said. Northampton Firefighter Pat Davis is being heralded as a hero after saving the woman on Sept. 26 at Cumberland Farms in Granby. Granby firefighters were called to the convenience store around 1 p.m. to reports of a woman who'd fallen unconscious and wasn't breathing, the department said on Facebook. Another call a few moments later said the woman was breat…
Massapequa, NY
Traffic
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…
Towson, MD
Traffic
Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV
Travelers in the DMV region looking to get out of town for the long Memorial Day Weekend may want to hit the road as AAA anticipates near record-high travelers for the holiday. With the COVID-19 pandemic truly i the rearview mirror, AAA is projecting that 42.3 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from home, representing a possible 7 percent increase over 2022, marking the beginning of the busy summer travel season. In the region, those looking to get away for the weekend are being advised to leave before noon on Friday, May 26, if they hope to avoid gridlocks and headaches …
Elizabeth, NJ
News
Less Pain At The Pump: NJ Gas Prices Drop From Last Year
Filling up your gas tank in New Jersey is becoming a little easier to stomach. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in New Jersey is now $3.21 — a whole dollar per gallon cheaper than this time last year. The AAA survey also found that gas in New Jersey is slightly cheaper than it was last week and last month. AAA said recession fears have caused oil prices to remain steady even though spring sees more motorists hitting the road. Garden State residents can brag about having gas prices cheaper than their neighbors. The average price of a gallon of gas in Connecticu…
Dorchester, MA
News
Here's When Most People Will Travel For The Holidays In Greater Boston Area
Traveling before and after the holidays can cause more headaches than trying to figure out what to serve your in-laws for Christmas dinner. Thankfully, this is one scenario where an instruction manual does exist, and it comes in the form of a AAA travel report. The agency predicts more than 112 million people will travel 50 miles or more away from home between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. Aside from being up 3.6 million from last year, 2022 is expected to be the third busiest year for holiday travel since AAA started tracking in 2000. The agency also predicts that more than 90 percen…
New Haven, CT
News
Gas Prices In CT Drop Below $4 For First Time In 17 Weeks, AAA Reports
For the first time in months, the average price of a gallon of gas in Connecticut has dipped below the $4 mark, according to AAA. The organization reported that the average price for a gallon of self-serve, regular gas reached $3.99 in Connecticut on Wednesday, Aug. 24, marking the first time the average has dropped below $4 in 17 weeks and four days. The average price dropped 3 cents from Monday, Aug. 22, and 41 cents from last month, AAA reported. “We’ve been on a roller-coaster ride of gas prices all summer long,” said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. “If crude oil prices edge low…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
AAA Worker Killed Helping Maryland Driver Was Transitioning Into Retirement
The AAA worker struck and killed by a car while helping a resident was getting ready for a new chapter in life: Retirement. Anthony Okozi, 69, of Upper Marlboro, began working for the agency in June 2021, in preparation for retirement early next year, AAA officials said. Okozi was struck by Joseph Anderson, 21, of Rockville, late Tuesday, July 5 while helping a disabled Chevrolet driver who ran out of gas on the shoulder of Route 50, Maryland State Police said. Charges were pending following the completion of the investigation. "Okozi’s death illustrates why Slow Down, Move Over laws…
Glen Burnie, MD
News
Gas Tax Hike Effective In Maryland, Virginia July 1
Buckle up: Gas prices are going up in Maryland and Virginia on Friday, July 1. Maryland's gas tax is almost 43 cents a gallon while Virginia's is about 28 cents. Virginia's average gas price as of Friday was $4.65, while Maryland's was $4.77. Both are lower than the nation's average gas price, $4.84, AAA says. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is urging a gas tax holiday while one in Maryland ended last April. "While the pain at the pump is only getting worse, the leaders of the General Assembly continue to refuse to do anything about it," Hogan said in a Tweet. "There is no rea…
Westminster, MD
Lifestyle
Maryland Motorists To See Prices At The Pump Rise When Tax Hike Takes Effect
There will be no relief at the pump for Maryland motorists as top lawmakers shot down proposals for a second gas tax holiday. With gas prices reaching record highs across the nation in recent weeks, Maryland is still planning to enact its annual gas tax on Friday, July 1, causing more consternation for drivers already feeling the financial hit in their wallets. The scheduled increase will raise the gasoline tax from approximately 36 cents per gallon to nearly 43 cents per gallon, an 18 percent increase. When the tax takes effect, motorists can expect to see rises in prices of at least sev…
York, PA
Lifestyle
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Pennsylvania
Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in Pennsylvania to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Wednesday, June 8, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $5.03 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up four cents overnight, 26 cents from a week ago, and 53 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply. On June 8, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.18 per gallon in …
Bergenfield, NJ
Lifestyle
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In New Jersey
Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in New Jersey to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Wednesday, June 8, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $5.03 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up one cent overnight, 26 cents from a week ago, and 58 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply. On June 8, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.06 per gallon in New …
Lusby, MD
Lifestyle
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland
Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in Maryland to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Tuesday, June 7, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $4.94 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up nine cents overnight, 35 cents from a week ago, and 56 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply. On June 7, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.02 per gallon. “People…
Dorchester, MA
News
Massachusetts Gas Prices Reach $5 Per Gallon For The First Time Ever
The average price for gas in Massachusetts reached $5 per gallon for the first time ever on Tuesday, June 7, according to AAA. Currently the average cost per gallon in Suffolk County is $5.11 and just over $5 in Essex, Middlesex and Norfolk Counties, the agency reports. Meanwhile, the average price at the pump in Worcester, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire Counties sits at just under the historic landmark. Last week the average price for gas in the Commonwealth was $4.73 and $4.34 a month ago, according to AAA. The national average cost for gas now sits at $4.91, AAA …
Greenburgh, NY
Business
Here's How Long NYers Will Get Relief At Pump As Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect
With gas prices reaching record heights across the nation, New Yorkers will see some financial relief at the pump as the statewide gas tax holiday goes into effect. As of Wednesday, June 1, New York is suspending certain taxes on fuel for the rest of the year to help limit the strain motorists have been feeling for months amid record inflation. The tax suspension will reduce prices by at least 16 cents per gallon statewide, with some counties offering additional savings to aid consumers who have struggled with rising gas prices. Related story - Gas Sales Tax Cap To Take Effect In Th…
Towson, MD
News
America's Average Gas Price Hits Record High Of $4.67
The nationwide average price for gas has reached a record high of $4.67 per gallon, according to a report from AAA. This trumps the average price for regular gas a year ago, which was only $3.04, the report says. The price went up by 48 cents alone in the past month alone. To put that into perspective, it costs 32% more to fill up one's tank than on the day before Russia invaded Ukraine, WJZ reports. Each state's average price is $4.15 or higher with George having the lowest at $4.16, the outlet reports. Click here for more from AAA.
New City, NY
News
Gas Sales Tax Cap To Take Effect In This Hudson Valley County
Motorists in one Hudson Valley county will see some financial relief at the gas pump as prices continue to rise to record levels nationwide. In Rockland County, beginning on Wednesday, June 1, the local sales cap tax on gas will be capped at $2 per gallon, amid the record spike in prices at the pump. According to officials, the change means sales tax will only be applied to the first $2 of a gasoline purchase, as opposed to the full gas price. The cap will be in effect through Feb. 28, 2023. Officials said that inspectors from the Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection "have been…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Gas Prices Hit New Record High In New York Amid Surge In Oil Costs
There is no relief in sight for motorists in New York as prices at the pump continue to rise to new record highs, according to AAA. As of Monday, May 16, AAA was reporting that the average price per gallon has risen to $4.76 in New York, setting another new record after peaking at $4.52 a week prior, the previous high. Diesel gas is also on the rise, up to $6.50 as of Sunday, May 15, also a new record in New York. According to AAA, there is not expected to be any relief for drivers with Memorial Day and the busy summer driving season fast approaching. “The high cost of oil, the key ingre…
Springfield, MA
Lifestyle
Gas Prices Hit New Record High In Massachusetts Amid Surge In Oil Costs
There is no relief in sight for motorists in Massachusetts as prices at the pump continue to rise to new record highs, according to AAA. As of Monday, May 16, AAA was reporting that the average price per gallon has risen to $4.60 in Massachusetts, setting another new record after peaking at $4.39 a week prior, the previous high. Diesel gas is also on the rise, up to $6.38 as of May 16, also a new record in the Commonwealth. According to AAA, there is not expected to be any relief for drivers with Memorial Day and the busy summer driving season fast approaching. “The high cost of oil, the…
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Gas Prices Hit New Record High In Connecticut Amid Surge In Oil Costs
There is no relief in sight for motorists in Connecticut as prices at the pump continue to rise to new record highs, according to AAA. As of Monday, May 16, AAA was reporting that the average price per gallon has risen to $4.54 in Connecticut, setting another new record after peaking at $4.32 a week prior. Diesel gas is also on the rise, up to $6.41 as of May 16, also a new record in the Nutmeg State. According to AAA, there is not expected to be any relief for drivers with Memorial Day and the busy summer driving season fast approaching. “The high cost of oil, the key ingredient in gaso…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Gas Prices In New York Reach Record High, AAA Says
Gas prices in New York have reached a new record high as the country deals with rising oil prices and nationwide inflation amid tensions overseas. On Monday, May 9, AAA was reporting that the average price per regular gallon of gas in New York has hit $4.52, the highest recorded average price in history. Likewise, truck drivers are also seeking relief at the pump, as the price of diesel fuel price also set a record on May 9 when it hit $6.38 per gallon. In New York, the price per gallon is up 17 cents from a week ago, 28 cents from a month ago, and $1.51 from May 9, 2021. Gas prices…
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