Today’s AAA National Average $3.674

Price as of 4/18/24

Tag: Gas Price Expert

The Heat is On: Are High Temps Impacting Road Travel?

July 20,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite another week of lackluster demand for gasoline, pump prices rose three cents since last Thursday to $3.58. The primary culprit is a higher oil price, which has recently increased to the mid-$70s per barrel.  “Gas demand barely budged from last week,…Read more »

Higher Cost of Oil Nudges Gas Prices Higher

July 13,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite a notable cratering in gas demand in the days since the July 4th holiday, pump prices crept higher over the past week by three cents to reach $3.55. The main culprit is a higher price for oil, which moved from the…Read more »

Gas Prices Wobble, But They Don’t Fall Down

July 06,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pump prices barely budged over the past week, despite the expected demand surge due to the July 4th holiday. AAA predicted that more than 43 million people would hit the road to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Despite the record number, the national…Read more »

What a Difference a Year Makes

June 15,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The start of summer is nearly here, and drivers are finding prices far lower than last year.  Lackluster demand and low oil costs are keeping gas prices relatively stable.  The national average for a gallon of gas rose two cents since last…Read more »

Going Nowhere Fast – Gas Prices on Hold For Now

June 08,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the first time since 2021, domestic gasoline demand was over 9 million barrels daily for a third straight week. Yet despite the robust numbers, pump prices barely budged as the low cost of oil is countering a spike for now. The…Read more »