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Fourth Of July Travel To Be Busiest On Record In Connecticut, AAA Says Fourth Of July Travel To Be Busiest On Record In Connecticut, AAA Says
Fourth Of July Travel To Be Busiest On Record In Connecticut, AAA Says With prices at the gas pump showing the slightest decrease nationally, officials are predicting the busiest Fourth of July travel period in recorded history, according to AAA. Nationally, the average price per gallon is down to $2.86, down four cents in the past week, though AAA has cautioned that increases are likely looming as the dog days of summer swiftly approach. “If demand continues to strengthen and inventories decrease in the weeks ahead, motorists can expect gas prices do a reversal and start to increase again,” Jeanette Casselano, AAA gas price expert said. “AAA expects the natio…

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by Zak Failla
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Paying At The Pump Is Taking Up More Of Motorists' Paychecks, AAA Says Paying At The Pump Is Taking Up More Of Motorists' Paychecks, AAA Says
Paying At The Pump Is Taking Up More Of Motorists' Paychecks, AAA Says Motorists will spend nearly $100 more per month on gas to fill up at the pump this summer, as compared to a year ago, according to a AAA study. Consumers are spending $69 more monthly, on average, since the summer of 2017. According to AAA, gasoline expenses account for 7 percent of an American’s annual income, a 1.5 percent increase from a year ago. With strong summer consumer gasoline demand expected in the months ahead, AAA stated that motorists can expect little relief at the pump with the national gas price average ranging between $2.85 and $3.05 nationally through Labor Day. Official…

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Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years, AAA Warns Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years, AAA Warns
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years, AAA Warns Local residents planning on traveling on Memorial Day will see the highest prices at the pump in four years, according to AAA. Gas prices have jumped 12 cents in the past two weeks, leading to a national average of $2.93 per gallon, with the average price in this area well over $3 per gallon. The jump comes days after President Donald Trump decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal. “AAA forecasts nearly 37 million travelers will hit the road for the holiday weekend. Compared to an average of the last three Memorial Day weekends, pump prices are nearly 50 cents more …

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by Zak Failla