‘Take what you need’: Gas officials ask drivers to be mindful of how much gas they’re taking in Florida
Read full article: ‘Take what you need’: Gas officials ask drivers to be mindful of how much gas they’re taking in FloridaMillions of Floridians are under evacuation orders, and many are heading north to get out of the storm’s path. All of the extra traffic has some gas stations running on empty, with covers becoming more and more common on pumps.
Nation’s average gas price rose for 9th straight week, GasBuddy says
Read full article: Nation’s average gas price rose for 9th straight week, GasBuddy saysThis week marked the ninth straight week that the nation’s average price of gas posted a rise, climbing 7.5 cents from the week prior, according to GasBuddy.
AAA says roads will be bustling with Thanksgiving travelers despite cost of gas
Read full article: AAA says roads will be bustling with Thanksgiving travelers despite cost of gasThe AAA auto club is predicting more than 53.4 million people to travel for Thanksgiving in 2021. That’s up 13% from 2020.
Gas prices will climb following the Saudi attacks
Read full article: Gas prices will climb following the Saudi attacksCrude oil prices are rising after attacks on oil fields in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. Gas prices probably won't climb high enough to substantially hurt the US economy. The sudden jump in oil prices above $60 a barrel means gas prices are expected to start rising within a few days, she said. Spike in gas prices at end of year is uncommonAny increase in gas prices at this time of the year is relatively uncommon, according to Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, a firm that has an app that helps people track gas prices at individual stations in real time. So far, oil prices and by extension gas prices remain at reasonable levels.