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Gas Prices Slow as Hurricane Rafael Moves through Gulf of Mexico
The national average for a gallon of gas fell 3 cents over the past week to $3.09. In Delaware the price at the pump dropped 2 cents last week to $2.95. If you drive an EV – the average cost for a Kilowatt of electricity at an L-2 commercial charging station in Delaware is 31…
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Fall Nationally – and in Delaware
Gas prices continue to fall – the national average for a gallon of gas dropped 6 cents last week to $3.23 while the price in Delaware fell 15 cents – dropping below the $3 mark to $2.99 a gallon! For EV drivers – the national average for a kilowatt-per hour of electricity at a Level…
Read MoreAs Temperatures Rise, AAA Mid-Atlantic Warns of Dangers of Child Deaths in Hot Vehicles
As the first heat wave of the season blankets the region, AAA is reminding parents and caregivers of the dangerous temperatures inside vehicles and the deadly risk those temperatures can pose to children. Jana Tidwell, who is the spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic says one of the greatest contributing factors to children being forgotten in cars…
Read MoreAAA Expects Busy Memorial Day Weekend Travel to Delaware Beaches
Memorial Day weekend – and the unofficial start of the summer season – is nearly here. AAA Mid-Atlantic expects nearly 125,000 Delawareans will travel over the holiday weekend – more than 4% higher than last year! Nearly 90% of those travelers will take to Delaware’s roads – kicking off what officials expect could be a…
Read MoreGas Prices Jump Higher – Nationally & in Delaware
For some time gas prices have been steadily not moving – but this week they surged 12 cents higher to a national average of $3.28. In Delaware the price at the pump increased 14 cents to $3.25. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say a significant contribution to the increase is a shutdown at a large refinery in…
Read MoreAAA Mid-Atlantic: Small Amounts of Snow and Ice Can Cause Big Problems on Roads
With the region having seen its first measurable snow this season, and more wintry weather expected later this week, Jana Tidwell of AAA Mid-Atlantic says even small amounts of snow and ice can cause big problems on the roadway. on average, about one-third or 32% of crashes during the winter occur in adverse weather or road surface conditions,…
Read MoreNew Year’s Day Ranks Among Deadliest Days on U.S. Roadways
The New Year’s holiday consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities. “According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 13,384 people died in drunk driving crashes in 2021.” Jana Tidwell, who is the manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic says with many people celebrating the New Year and then…
Read MoreGas Prices Falling for the Holidays & Holiday Travelers
Gas prices keep dropping ahead of Christmas. The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped 10 cents since last week to $3.08 on Friday. In Delaware the price has dropped 7 cents in the last week to $2.96 a gallon. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say tepid demand and the low cost of oil –…
Read MoreAAA Estimates More to Travel for Thanksgiving Holiday
If you’re planning to visit friends or family over Thanksgiving – you will be among a LOT of travelers – regardless of whether you go by planes, trains or automobiles. AAA Mid-Atlantic expects over 55-million people will travel 50 miles or more over the Thanksgiving holiday period – an increase of 2.3% from last year…
Read MoreGas & Crude Oil Prices Continue to Fall
The price at the pump continues to fall. At the national level, the price of gas dropped 8 cents in the last week – dropping to $3.43 per gallon. In Delaware the price at the pump fell 9 cents last week to an average of $3.10. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say that data from the Energy…
Read MoreGas Prices Lower – But Delaware Sees Increase
Gas prices continue to fall across the country – the national average fell 7 cents last week to $3.55 per gallon. However Delaware saw an increase of 4 cents in the last week pushing the average to $3.15 a gallon. Crude Oil also increased just over a dollar to last week at $88.75. Officials at…
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Fall
In spite of uncertainty in the oil market since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, oil prices have risen, but under $5 per barrel over the week from $82.79 per barrel last week to $87.69 per barrel this week. The price at the pump has continued to decline – the national average dropped 12 cents last week…
Read MoreGas Prices Falling
Gas prices are falling like autumn leaves. The national average fell 9 cents last week to $3.74 and in Delaware the price at the pump was down 15 cents in the last week to $3.25. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say the primary reasons are slack demand and a drop in crude oil which fell $8 per…
Read MoreFraud Complaints, Identity Theft on the Rise; Travelers and College Students Heading Back to Campus Urged to Protect Themselves
As many people try to get vacation time in before the summer season draws to a close and college students get ready to head back to campus, AAA Mid-Atlantic reminds travelers to protect against identity theft. Spokeswoman Jana Tidwell tells the Talk of Delmarva about an increase in fraud complaints… Those statistics are from the…
Read MoreGas Prices Slightly Higher this Week
Higher oil prices are pushing the price at the pump higher. The national average for a gallon of gasoline increased 2 cents since last week to $3.58 on Friday. In Delaware the price increased 7 cents in the last week to $3.50. AAA Mid-Atlantic says data from the Energy Information Administration shows gas demand increased…
Read MoreToday’s Delaware Gas Price Average –$1.61 Below All-Time Record High Set Last Year
Gas prices in Delaware have dropped 32% since last year, with today’s gas price average sitting at $3.38 per gallon, according to AAA. One year ago today the Delaware gas price average reached $4.99 per gallon, setting an all-time record high. Also, Delaware’s gas price average came down two cents from a week ago. Last…
Read MoreGas Prices Leaning Lower
Lower oil prices are bringing a lower price at the pump. The National average for gas dropped 6 cents last week to $3.62. The average price for regular unleaded in Delaware is at $3.46 – a drop of 8 cents in the past week. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say demand for gasoline has increased while gasoline…
Read MoreGas Prices Show a Slight Drop
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has dropped just a penny to $3.49. Since Thursday Delaware saw a drop in the price at the pump of 12 cents to $3.36 while Maryland has seen a drop of 5 cents $3.41 on the Shore. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say gas demand continues…
Read MoreAAA Booking 150% More Flights; Cruising, Tours, International Travel All Trending Upward
While the Covid-19 pandemic put a damper on many travel plans, people are now making up for those restrictions. AAA Mid-Atlantic Spokesperson, Jana Tidwell says travel bookings continue to climb and that there is not only pent-up demand, but the dollars saved during the pandemic are now being invested in more extravagant travel. As an…
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Rise with the New Year
Demand for gasoline has increased – and the price at the pump has increased as well. The national average has increased 12 cents to $3.29 a gallon since the start of the new year – but is still 1 penny less than a year ago. In Delaware the price is at $3.33 – 21 cents…
Read MoreGas Price Average in Delaware Drops Below 3-Dollars a Gallon
As the trend of rising costs continues, drivers are experiencing some relief at the gas pumps. According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, after setting a record high of $4.99 per gallon on June 14, today’s Delaware gas price average dropped below $3.00 per gallon for the first time since September 2021. Today the average price for regular…
Read MoreMajor Winter Storm to Cause Rapid Freeze on Roadways
Winter has officially arrived, and a storm is sweeping across the country. AAA Mid-Atlantic is urging travelers to monitor the situation and be prepared to make changes in your plans. The storm will begin as rain locally on Thursday, but a 40-plus degree temperature drop in a matter of hours on Friday will turn rain…
Read MoreHoliday Drivers Benefiting from Lower Gas Prices
AAA Mid-Atlantic expects nearly 325,000 Delawareans to travel 50 miles or more for the holidays – an increase of 3.3% from last year. The holiday season is December 23rd to January 2nd. However with both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on Sundays, travel time will be extended with people taking long weekends. Nearly…
Read MoreSmile: That School Bus May Be Watching You
School districts on Delmarva that did not start the new school year before Labor Day are doing so this week. That means more school buses are rolling out each weekday. At least one school district is providing an additional layer of safety and security for students who take the bus. The Sussex Tech Board of…
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Fall
Gas prices continue to fall and holiday travelers are finding better prices at the pump than earlier in the season. The national average for a gallon of gas was at $3.80 on Friday – a drop of 6 cents on the week – but still 62 cents higher than a year ago. However in mid-June…
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