April Gas Prices have Been Good to Drivers

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Gas prices in every state—except Idaho—have seen another decrease since last week, according to AAA’s fuel report. In Pennsylvania, the average for a gallon of self-serve regular is $3.552 per gallon down 5.4 cents from a week ago. U.S. gasoline prices in April have continued to fall, the reports states, not just because of weak demand, but oil prices have also moved sharply lower. In Bucks and Montgomery, the average price for a gallon is $3.525 per gallon, which is down 4.7 cents from a week ago, 16 cents lower than a month ago and 45.4 cents lower than a year ago. Check out the commute page for the cheapest price. If you know of a better price, leave a comment.   4/16/2013 WEEK AGO YEAR AGO National 3.522 3.583 3.907 Pennsylvania 3.552 …

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Safety Tips for Driving in Snowy Conditions

It's best to stay off the roads during snowfall, but if you must go out, try to follow these guidelines.

Just after 3 p.m. on Friday, snow began hitting the Philadelphia region, starting what the Weather Channel has dubbed "Winter Storm Khan." Khan is projected to deposit about one to two inches of snow in the Bucks-Montgomery County region, possibly reaching three inches in some areas. The continued cold weather will also create icy conditions tomorrow, making road travel problematic.  Earlier today, AAA Mid-Atlantic sent out a press relase with some safe driving tips that motorists would be wise to follow during cold and snowy weather. They include:

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Gas Prices Drop Slightly

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The current national average retail price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is $3.297, which is down .3 cent from a week ago, up 4 cents from last month and 9 cents lower than a year ago, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. In Pennsylvania, today’s average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.513 per gallon down .9 cent from a week ago, 5.2 cents higher from a month ago and 4.4 cents higher than a year ago. In the Philadelphia market, the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline is $3.476 per gallon which is down 1.5 cents from a week ago, 1.7 cents lower than a month ago and .8 cent higher than a year ago. While the national average price at the pump is fractions of a penny less than one week ago and 4 cents more …

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AAA: Gas Prices go Down, Travel Goes Up

With gas prices down 50 cents since September, 93.3 million Americans are expected to take a trip this holiday season, an increase of 1.6 percent.

AAA projects 93.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holidays, an increase of 1.6 percent over the 91.8 million people who traveled last year. This increase brings holiday travel figures to within half a million of the decade high mark seen during the 2006/2007 season. The year-end holiday travel period is defined as Saturday, Dec. 22 to Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. AAA estimates the national average price of gasoline will slowly drop through the end of the year and average between $3.20-3.40 a gallon by New Year’s Day. Gas prices dropped about 50 cents a gallon on average from September through early December, but remain at record highs for this time of year. AAA does not expect gas prices to have a …

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5 Things to Know About Thanksgiving Travel

Wednesday, Nov. 21 will be one of the busiest travel days of the year as Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving weekend.

AAA projects 43.6 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of 0.7 percent over the 43.3 million people who traveled last year. This increase marks the fourth consecutive year of growing holiday travelers since 2008, when Thanksgiving travel fell by 25 percent. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 25. 1. Gas Prices AAA estimates the national average price of gasoline will drop to between $3.25-3.40 a gallon by the holiday, similar to last year’s average of $3.32, which was the most expensive average ever on Thanksgiving. Despite the historically high prices paid by motorists this year, the national average has declined by…

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AAA: Gas Prices to Decline After Labor Day

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The week-over-week, month-over-month and year-over-year price increases for gasoline are expected to reverse themselves following Labor Day, when summer vacations end and school begins, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. Today, in the Bucks and Montgomery area, gas went up 1.9 cents since last week and about 17.9 cents since last month. That works out to 13.8 cents higher than last year at this time. Locally, the cheapest price for regular is $3.69 at the Five Points Getty in Levittown. If you spotted a better price, tell us in comments.   8/21/12 WEEK AGO YEAR AGO National $3.717 $3.702 $3.573 Pennsylvania $3.729 $3.686 $3.570 Bucks/Montgomery Area $3.788 $3.629 $3.483 Lehigh Valley $3.676 $3.629 $3.483    

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AAA: July 4 Is Deadliest Day Of The Year For Teens

Find out the top 10 most dangerous days on the road for teens, according to AAA

  Whether you're heading 'down the shore' or staying in the Philadelphia area for the holiday, be safe on the roads. Independence Day is the deadliest day of the year for teen drivers and passengers, according to AAA’s analysis of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).   The five most dangerous days on the road for teens during summer, according to AAA are:  AAA reports that more than 16 teens on average are killed in car crashes on each of these days. To keep teen drivers safe, AAA suggests these tips for parents:

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Bucks County Students To Represent PA In Auto Skills Competition

Bucks County Technical H.S. students will miss their own graduation ceremony to compete June 12th in Dearborn.

Brandon Darroch and Dave Hippo are finishing their high school careers at Bucks County Technical High School in Bristol, Pennsylvania. But instead of joining their classmates next Tuesday at graduation ceremonies, the pair will be wielding wrenches in Dearborn, Michigan, in their bid to be crowned the nation’s top high school auto technicians in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition. The two automotive students’ last day of class is Friday morning, June 8. On Sunday morning, Darroch, Hippo and their instructor, Byron Cesari, will head to Philadelphia International Airport and board a plane to Michigan. The Bucks Tech H.S. students will represent the entire state of Pennsylvania in the national Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills …

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400K Philadelphians To Hit Roads For Memorial Day Weekend

One in 10 residents of the five county area to travel, says AAA.

Are you traveling for the holiday this weekend? AAA-Mid Atlantic estimates that 400,000 residents of the five county area will be traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, despite gas prices peaking near $4 a gallon. The agency defines traveling as journeys of 50 miles of greater. Of that figure, 88 percent plan to drive to their destination, roughly the same number as last year, says AAA. "Despite near-record-high gas prices this spring, Philadelphia area residents are ready to travel to welcome the summer season this Memorial Day holiday weekend," said Jenny M. Robinson, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. "While the economy continues to improve slightly, consumers have felt the pain at the pump in recent months, …

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AAA Offers Parking Lot Safety Tips for Black Friday

As shoppers gear up to hit the malls and other retailers in search of Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday bargains, AAA Mid-Atlantic urges shoppers to use caution, especially in parking lots and garages.

As shoppers gear up to hit the malls and other retailers in search of Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday bargains, AAA Mid-Atlantic urges shoppers to use caution, especially in parking lots and garages. “Whether it’s the thrill of holiday shopping hustle and bustle or the hunt for the ultimate gift deal, holiday shopping should not come at the expense of safety,” said Jenny M. Robinson, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic.  “This year more retailers are opening earlier than ever before, after dark on Thanksgiving night, and others will open before daybreak on Black Friday.  AAA advises shoppers to be aware of their surroundings, especially in dark parking lots, and stay alert while out and about.” An estimated 152 …

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