Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year
Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year With refineries nationwide beginning their transition from the less expensive winter blend of gasoline to the more expensive, more eco-friendly spring blend, prices at the pump continue to march on in March. Nationally, gas prices have jumped nearly 20 cents per gallon since the beginning of the year, marking the largest jump during the January and February timeframe since 2015, according to AAA. Prices rose steadily in February as a number of refineries underwent planned and unplanned maintenance. The current national average of $2.42 per gallon is three cents more expensive than a week ag…
Gas Prices Take New Jump Gas Prices Take New Jump
Gas Prices Take New Jump While most motorists enjoyed relief at the gas pump during several weeks of plummeting prices, costs are on the rise nationwide. AAA announced that nationally, 28 states, including New York and Connecticut, saw the average gallon of gas increase in price last week. The national average of $2.43 per gallon is six cents more expensive than a week ago, and nine cents more expensive than last month. According to AAA, this is the largest one-week increase seen at the national level since last year. Although prices are up week-to-week and month-to-month, AAA noted that prices are 11 percent chea…
Gas Prices Back On The Rise After Weeks Of Dropping Gas Prices Back On The Rise After Weeks Of Dropping
Gas Prices Back On The Rise After Weeks Of Dropping After enjoying weeks of declining gas prices at the pump, motorists in the area have seen an uptick this week, according to AAA. AAA announced that 28 states have seen gas prices rising this week, including New York and Connecticut, which each rose a cent from a week ago. Nationally, the national gas price has risen to an average of $2.33 per gallon, up six cents from a week ago. The number represents the largest one-week increase this year. In New York, the price rose to an average of $2.48 per gallon, while Connecticut drivers are paying an average of $2.46 per gallon, both among the high…
Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Ticket In Death Of Saddle Brook Retiree, 80 Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Ticket In Death Of Saddle Brook Retiree, 80
Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Ticket In Death Of Saddle Brook Retiree, 80 UPDATE: A 91-year-old driver from Elmwood Park whose out-of-control sedan struck and killed an 80-year-old Saddle Brook man outside a local bank last week received a summons for careless driving, authorities said Monday. Dolores Voris also must under a medical evaluation by the state Motor Vehicle Commission if she wants to get her driver's license back, Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert Kugler said. Voris was pulling into a parking spot at 11:40 a.m. this past Thursday when her 2010 Chevrolet Malibu jumped the curb and hit a pillar outside the Spencer Savings Bank at the Terra Mini Mall, s…
Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Summons In Death Of Saddle Brook Tailor, 80 Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Summons In Death Of Saddle Brook Tailor, 80
Elmwood Park Woman, 91, Gets Careless Driving Summons In Death Of Saddle Brook Tailor, 80 UPDATE: A 91-year-old driver from Elmwood Park whose out-of-control sedan struck and killed an 80-year-old Saddle Brook man outside a local bank last week received a summons for careless driving, authorities said Monday. Dolores Voris also must under a medical evaluation by the state Motor Vehicle Commission if she wants to get her driver's license back, Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert Kugler said. Voris was pulling into a parking spot at 11:40 a.m. this past Thursday when her 2010 Chevrolet Malibu jumped the curb and hit a pillar outside the Spencer Savings Bank at the Terra Mini Mall, s…
New Report Details Dangers Of Drowsy Driving New Report Details Dangers Of Drowsy Driving
New Report Details Dangers Of Drowsy Driving A new report is bringing attention to the dangers of a surprisingly common habit of drivers around the country: not distracted driving, not drunk driving, but drowsy driving. Considered to be a form of impaired driving, drowsy driving is a shockingly common yet very dangerous habit. An AAA survey revealed that in the past month, nearly a third of drivers have driven while they were “so tired that they could barely keep their eyes open.” Prescription sleep aids may be a partial culprit, seeing as one in five Americans have gotten behind the wheel within seven hours of taking such medications…
Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years, Lowering Cost Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years, Lowering Cost
Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years, Lowering Cost Prices at the pump continue to plummet for motorists, as the gasoline demand hits its lowest level in nearly two years, AAA announced. Nationally, the average motorist is paying $2.23 per gallon, down from $2.49 a year ago and down 19 cents from a month ago. The price drop comes despite a record number of travelers throughout the country during the holiday season. According to AAA, the average price per gallon has dropped each week for more than three months. Officials cited supply and demand for the decreasing prices. “As the global crude market continues to be oversupplied, oil prices ar…
Here's How Gas Prices Will Start New Year After Roller-Coaster Ride In 2018 Here's How Gas Prices Will Start New Year After Roller-Coaster Ride In 2018
Here's How Gas Prices Will Start New Year After Roller-Coaster Ride In 2018 As the new year starts, AAA has announced that Connecticut drivers may be able to expect reduced prices at the gas pumps. After the “roller-coaster ride” of prices in 2018, new statistics show that this year’s average price for a gallon of self-serve regular in Connecticut is exactly the same as it was just one year ago, as of Friday, Dec. 28, at $2.64. On a national level, prices are stabilizing as well. The average national price is $2.29, which is nine cents less than last year. Plus, full 20% of states have average prices below $2.00 per gallon. The AAA attributes these price reduction…
Additional Troopers Enlisted For Impaired Driving Crackdown Through New Year Additional Troopers Enlisted For Impaired Driving Crackdown Through New Year
Additional Troopers Enlisted For Impaired Driving Crackdown Through New Year With a record number of travelers expected to hit the road this holiday season, county and local law enforcement agencies in New York are cautioning area residents to mind the rules of the road take it easy on the eggnog if they’re going to get behind the wheel. Coming off one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons, Americans getting ready to go on the move for the Christmas and New Year holidays. AAA estimates that a record-breaking 112.5 million travelers - more than a third of all Americans - are expected to visit family and friends for the holiday. AAA estimates that an estimated 10…
Additional DUI Units Will Patrol Norwalk Through New Year Additional DUI Units Will Patrol Norwalk Through New Year
Additional DUI Units Will Patrol Norwalk Through New Year Norwalk Police are cautioning area residents to mind the rules of the road take it easy on the eggnog if they’re going to get behind the wheel. Coming off one of the busiest Thanksgiving and Christmas travel seasons, are residents are getting ready to go on the move for New Year holidays.  AAA estimates that an estimated 102 million of those travelers will be doing so by car. In response, police in Norwalk announced that there will be additional DUI units on patrol through the new year. "Additional DUI Units will be patrolling the city throughout the holiday season. If you are h…
State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times
State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times Christmas has come early for travelers in New York, as all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects has been suspended on state highways. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all road work behind temporary lane closures ended beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21 and lasting until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Work will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29 through 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2. "The holiday season is a special time of year that should be spent in the company of family and friends and not in construction-related traffic jams,” NYSDO…
Putnam Sheriff, Carmel, Kent Police Launch STOP-DWI Holiday Crackdown Putnam Sheriff, Carmel, Kent Police Launch STOP-DWI Holiday Crackdown
Putnam Sheriff, Carmel, Kent Police Launch Stop-dwi Holiday Crackdown With a record number of travelers expected to hit the road this holiday season, county and local law enforcement agencies in Putnam are cautioning area residents to mind the rules of the road take it easy on the eggnog if they’re going to get behind the wheel. Coming off one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons, Americans getting ready to go on the move for the Christmas and New Year holidays. AAA estimates that a record-breaking 112.5 million travelers - more than a third of all Americans - are expected to visit family and friends for the holiday. AAA estimates that an estimated 102 …