Tag: AAA Oregon/Idaho
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Resulting in Surging Oil, Gas Prices
Russia’s violent invasion of Ukraine has rocked the global oil market, with crude spiking above $100 per barrel, a price last seen in July...
Oregon Has Smallest Weekly Gasoline Price Increase In Nation
Geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia and whether it will invade Ukraine are driving the price of crude oil higher.
Crude has surged above $90 per barrel,...
Oregon Has Fifth-Largest Weekly Jump in Gas Prices in Country
Gas prices are moving higher, driven primarily by a jump in crude oil prices.
Some refinery and distribution issues in the Pacific Northwest are causing...
AAA: Are you Ready for Snow and Ice?
With snow and below-freezing temperatures impacting much of Oregon, AAA Oregon/Idaho urges drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions.
“Make sure your vehicle is...
Crude Oil Prices Plummet on News of Omicron Variant; Are Gas...
Crude oil prices have tumbled after news of the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, and that’s expected to put some downward...
Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Levels
AAA projects 53.4 million Americans (16.2 percent of the population) will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13 percent from 2020.
This brings travel within...
New Study Provides Insights on Driver Behaviors During Pandemic
A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds drivers admit to dangerous behaviors behind the wheel such as speeding and texting...
Falling Back: Will Darker Evenings Lead to Reduced Demand for Gas?
Pump prices are fairly stable this week, with the averages in 45 states, including Oregon, changing by three cents or less.
The national average has...
Skyrocketing Crude Prices Push Gasoline Prices Higher
The highest crude oil prices in seven years are driving increases in pump prices.
U.S. crude oil climbed to more than $82 per barrel this...
Skyrocketing Crude Oil Prices Behind Recent Rise in Gas Prices
The national average is at its highest price since October 2014. The Oregon average is a little lower than its year-to-date high of $3.80...
Pump Prices Edge Lower as Summer Driving Season Winds Down
With the busy summer driving season in the rearview mirror, drivers are seeing a little relief at the pumps.
Gasoline stocks remain impacted by Hurricane...
Demand for Gas Climbs as Travelers Take Final Summer Getaways
Retail gas prices have been inching down but some areas could see temporary spikes following Hurricane Ida and ahead of the Labor Day holiday...
Oregon Average Has Largest Weekly Jump in Gas Prices in Nation
Both supply and demand for gasoline in the U.S. have dipped, helping to stabilize the national average and minimize movement in pump prices. However,...
Oregonians Paying 43 Cents More Per Gallon of Gasoline Since May
Pump prices have steadily climbed in the last three months and Oregonians are paying, on average, 43 cents more per gallon since early May. The...
Despite Higher Demand, Gasoline Prices Holding Steady
Growing gasoline stocks in the U.S. are helping to keep gas prices mostly stable in Oregon and across the country.
Pump prices either held steady...
Little Change in Price of Gas
Retail gas prices are showing minimal movement again this week with pump prices changing by three cents or less in 41 states including Oregon....
Drivers Likely to See Spike in Gas Prices as Memorial Day...
Retail gas prices are likely to jump this month as we see spikes in demand, especially approaching Memorial Day. This week, several West Coast...
Gas Price Increases Hit the Brakes
Production increases of gasoline and a dip in crude oil prices are helping to put the brakes on rising pump prices. Most states including...
Rising Crude Prices Putting Brakes on Savings at the Gasoline Pumps
Gas prices continue to climb due to higher crude oil prices, despite a drop in U.S. demand and an increase in supplies. For the...
Jump in Gasoline Demand Has Little Impact on Prices or Supplies
U.S. demand for gasoline shot up in the last week which would usually translate to fairly large gains in pump prices. Most states, however,...