Posts Tagged ‘AAA’
Rising Pump Prices, Higher Gas Demand as Spring Break Begins
Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 35 cents since last week. according to the latest report from AAA. Current prices are similar to the spring of 2024. Gasoline demand increases this time of year as the weather warms up and more drivers hit the…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average up 27 Cents, Delaware’s Average Up 21 Cents in in the Last Week
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 27 cents since last week to $3.25, according to AAA. The conflict in the Middle East has sent crude oil prices higher to the mid $70 per barrel range. At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose 10 cents to settle at…
Read MoreAAA Warns Drowsy Driving Deaths Spike After Daylight Saving Time Shift
With Daylight Saving Time set to begin Sunday, AAA is warning drivers about the dangers of drowsy driving. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says fatigue may contribute to up to 10 times more fatal crashes than official statistics show. Studies also indicate fatal crashes increase about 6% nationwide in the week following the time change, partly due to…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Dropped Slightly Since Last Week, Expected to Increase Soon
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped slightly from the previous week to $2.92. According to AAA, pump prices are expected to start their seasonal climb soon, as spring approaches and summer-blend gasoline production begins. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are another factor that could drive up crude oil prices. Right…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average Edging Higher; Lower in Delaware Since Last Week
Drivers in certain areas of the region may notice gas prices ticking up slightly ahead of the holiday weekend. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week to $2.94. Current prices remain below what they were this time last year when the national average…
Read MoreGas Prices Edge Higher as February Kicks Off
The month of February is kicking off with slightly higher gas prices. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week at $2.89. Gasoline demand is down, as fewer drivers hit the road during the recent winter storms. But this is the time of year…
Read MoreAir Travel ID Changes Coming this Sunday, February 1
Are you planning domestic air travel this year? Changes are coming – beginning this Sunday, February 1st! If you fly without a state-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card – it has a star in the corner, a valid US Passport or another acceptable form of identification to provide at a TSA checkpoint –…
Read MoreAAA: Emergency Roadside Service and Towing in High Demand During and After Winter Storm
AAA emergency roadside crews have been busy since last weekend’s winter storm brought travel to a standstill across the state. AAA says battery-related calls surged as cold temperatures moved in ahead of the snow, followed by a spike in snow extractions as ice and heavy snowfall spread across the area. As conditions improved early this…
Read MoreWinter Storm Cleanup: AAA Tips for Safe Driving
The winter storm left behind snow-packed, icy roads and parking lots and frigid temperatures, and AAA is urging caution and offering tips for drivers dealing with the frozen aftermath. AAA advises drivers to fully clear snow and ice from their vehicles before driving, including all windows, mirrors, lights, and the roof, to maintain visibility and…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: AAA Storm Safety Tips
With a major winter storm packing snow, ice, freezing rain and arctic temperatures in the forecast for Delaware. AAA is reminding drivers to stay weather-aware and is offering safe driving reminders and tips on how drivers should prepare for wintry conditions. The storm is predicted to move into the region late Saturday evening and extending through the…
Read MorePump Prices Remain Low During Slow Driving Season
As winter weather grips much of the nation and fewer drivers hit the road, gas prices remain low with the national average at $2.85. Gasoline demand is lowest during this time of year, keeping the price of crude oil in the high $50 – low $60 range. Demand begins to ramp up toward the end…
Read MoreAAA: Nearly 218,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Thanksgiving remains the busiest travel holiday of the year. This year, AAA expects nearly 218,000 Delawareans to be on the move—about a 1.7% increase from last year. Most travelers, roughly 92% or more than 199,000 Delawareans, will be hitting the road and driving to their holiday destinations, also up 1.7% over 2023. Air travel is…
Read MorePotential Air Travel Disruptions During Holiday Season
With the holiday travel season on the horizon and many people planning trips, air travel is expected to face significant issues due to a combination of factors. Those factors include record-breaking passenger numbers, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers caused by a government shutdown, and potential weather disruptions. As a result, increased delays and cancellations…
Read MoreFall Time Change Brings Heightened Road Risks
With the end of Daylight Saving Time – you run several risks when you get behind the wheel. You’ll face sun glare, early darkness on the way home and the possibility of drowsy driving because of your disturbed sleep patterns. This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week – officials at the AAA Foundation for Traffic…
Read MoreAAA: Vehicle-Deer Collisions Peak in Fall, Average Claim Tops $5,600
AAA is warning drivers to be extra cautious this fall as deer activity spikes during mating season, raising the risk of crashes that can be dangerous and costly. Nationwide, about 2.1 million deer-related crashes occur annually, causing $10 billion in losses, 59,000 injuries, and 440 deaths. From 2014–2023, more than 1,900 people were killed in…
Read MoreAAA Urges Caution as Students Return to School
With the new school year underway, AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding drivers, parents, and students to stay alert as traffic increases around school zones. Public Affairs Manager Jana Tidwell noted that the mix of school buses, young drivers, commuters, and pedestrians makes this time of year especially hazardous. AAA encourages motorists to watch for changing traffic…
Read MoreAAA: Nearly 217,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
AAA is projecting that nearly 217,000 Delawareans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of nearly 2% over last year – exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and setting a new record. As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 198,000 Delawareans (more…
Read MoreNational ‘Move Over Day’ October 19th; AAA Urges Drivers to ‘Slow Down, Move Over’
National Move Over Day is designated for today, Saturday, October 19th, and AAA is urging drivers to slow down and ‘move over,’ when approaching first responders, emergency roadside workers and disabled motorists at the roadside. While it’s important to keep this in mind at all times, you especially should be alert as the days grow…
Read MoreAAA Warns About Growing Number of Vehicle Thefts
AAA is warning against the growing number of vehicle thefts plaguing the country. After exceeding the 1 million mark in 2022 for the first time in nearly 15 years, total vehicle thefts nationwide have continued to edge upward, according to data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). While some cities and states have…
Read MoreTravel Volume Increase Expected This Holiday Season
With the Christmas and New Year’s upon us, more and more people are deciding to travel. Jana Tidwell–Manager of Public and Government Affairs at AAA Mid-Atlantic tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Jake Smith what travel will be like this holiday season for Delawareans…. Overall, the highest air travel volume on record is expected, and airports…
Read MoreTraffic and Pedestrian-Related Safety Concerns as Halloween Approaches
Halloween is a statistically dangerous night for drunk driving. Between 2016 and 2020, 129 drunk-driving fatalities occurred on Halloween night (6 p.m. October 31 – 5:59 a.m. November 1), According to NHTSA. Adults between the ages of 21 and 34 had the highest percentage–68%–of fatalities in drunk-driving crashes on Halloween night in 2020. During that…
Read MoreRecord Number of Aging Vehicles, Colder Weather Put More Cars at Risk of Breakdown this Winter
The record number of aging vehicles on our roadways and colder temperatures in the coming months put drivers at greater risk of a breakdown this winter. According to S&P Global, the average age of vehicles on American roadways is a record 12.5 years old, so the winter months will likely take a greater toll on tires,…
Read MoreSaturday, October 21 is ‘National Move Over Day; AAA Reminds Motorists to Slow Down, Move Over
AAA is underscoring the need for drivers to slow down and ‘move over,’ away from first responders and disabled motorists at the roadside at all hours, but especially as the days grow shorter. The latest statistics indicate that more than 75% of all roadside deaths occur after dark. Almost 2,000 people were killed in roadside…
Read MoreAAA Partners with Apple to Provide Emergency Roadside Assistance to Motorists Stranded without Cell Service
iPhone users in remote locations–specifically, users of the newly introduced iPhone 15 lineup, as well as the iPhone 14, will be able to connect to AAA for Roadside Assistance via satellite, thanks to a new partnership between AAA and Apple. Emergency roadside service will be provided for such users, even when no Wi-Fi or cellular…
Read MoreAAA: Don’t Rely on the ‘Luck of the Irish’–Safety Tips Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and that means more parties throughout the weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest times on our nation’s roads. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety offers these tips to have a safe St. Patrick’s Day weekend. • If you’re venturing out to…
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