Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Prices At The Pump Reach Five-Year Peak, AAA Says Prices At The Pump Reach Five-Year Peak, AAA Says
Prices At The Pump Reach Five-Year Peak, AAA Says Motorists are seeing no relief at the pump as gas prices have reached a five-year peak, according to AAA. At a time when gas prices are expected to drop as the industry switches from an eco-friendly blend during the peak of summer to a less expensive winter blend, motorists are instead seeing record high prices due to supply demands. The average price of gas per gallon sits at $2.88 nationally. That is the most expensive for the beginning of October since 2014. The average is four cents more than a month ago and 32 cents more than a year ago nationally. The tristate area remains among the …

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
New Cars Lose $3,000 Annually From This Single Expense, AAA Says New Cars Lose $3,000 Annually From This Single Expense, AAA Says
New Cars Lose $3,000 Annually From This Single Expense, AAA Says When purchasing a new car, one considers many things: is it reliable? How is the gas mileage? How much does it cost? What will the upkeep be? However, many would-be car buyers are failing to factor in the larges expense associated with purchasing a new ride: depreciation, according to AAA. AAA’s “Your Driving Costs” study found that the largest expense associated with purchasing a new vehicle is depreciation, which accounts for nearly 40 percent of the cost of owning a new car - more than $3,000 a year - and is influenced by a number of factors. “New vehicles offer the latest designs, cutt…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
'Possibly Dramatic' Spike In Gas Prices Coming As Florence Arrives, AAA Says 'Possibly Dramatic' Spike In Gas Prices Coming As Florence Arrives, AAA Says
'Possibly Dramatic' Spike In Gas Prices Coming As Florence Arrives, AAA Says Related story - Florence Hits East Coast: When Will It Affect The Area? While gas prices tend to dip around this time each year, motorists can expect to see a spike in prices as Hurricane turned Tropical Storm Florence has arrived on the East Coast. On Saturday, Sept. 15, refineries throughout the country will be transitioning from a more expensive, eco-friendly summer gasoline blend to the cheaper, winter blend, which typically leads to some relief at the pump.  However, with the Florence making landfall in the the Carolinas, it is expected to cause prices to increase and fluctuate. Acco…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
Schools
With Schools Opening, Police Warn Motorists Of $465 Bus Violation Penalties With Schools Opening, Police Warn Motorists Of $465 Bus Violation Penalties
With Schools Opening, Police Warn Motorists Of $465 Bus Violation Penalties With schools set to open up for the year in the coming days, police departments in Fairfield County are cautioning motorists to be safe around school buses, or else they may face a hefty fine. “School buses will be hitting the roads again, and we urge you to drive with caution and never drive distracted,” police said, noting that violations will be “strictly enforced” and carry penalties that include fines of no less than $465.  According to AAA, every day, about 500,000 school buses transport more than 23 million students to and from school. However, each year, nationally, about 24 school-…

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by Zak Failla
Stamford, CT
Lifestyle
Motorists Pay Most Expensive August Pump Prices In Years Motorists Pay Most Expensive August Pump Prices In Years
Motorists Pay Most Expensive August Pump Prices In Years With the demand for gasoline soaring during the dog days of summer, motorists can expect gas prices to peak to the highest price since 2014. With Labor Day fast approaching, statewide gas prices are beginning to peak, with an average price nationwide of $2.87 per gallon, the most expensive prices in four years. Officials said that there will likely be a spike in prices toward the end of the summer. The national average is down one cent from a week ago, and up 53 cents from a year ago. The tri-state area remains one of the more expensive places to pay at the pump, with Connecticut residents…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Gas Prices In CT Highest In Four Years For Fourth Of July Holiday Gas Prices In CT Highest In Four Years For Fourth Of July Holiday
Gas Prices In CT Highest In Four Years For Fourth Of July Holiday Prices at the gas pump dropped a cent in Connecticut over the past week, but motorists planning on traveling for the Fourth of July will see a four-year peak in prices during the holiday. With one of the busiest travel holidays just days away, statewide gas prices dropped a cent over the week, though national prices are up two cents from a week ago, up to an average of $2.86 per gallon. At $2.86, national gas prices are at their highest point in four years for an Independence Day holiday, AAA officials noted. Despite the higher prices, a record-breaking 47 million Americans are expected to …

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Gas Prices In New York Highest In Four Years For Fourth Of July Holiday Gas Prices In New York Highest In Four Years For Fourth Of July Holiday
Gas Prices In New York Highest In Four Years For Fourth Of July Holiday Prices at the gas pump dropped a cent in New York over the past week, but motorists planning on traveling for the Fourth of July will see a four-year peak in prices during the holiday. With one of the busiest travel holidays just days away, statewide gas prices dropped a cent over the week, though national prices are up two cents from a week ago, up to an average of $2.86 per gallon. At $2.86, national gas prices are at their highest point in four years for an Independence Day holiday, AAA officials noted. Despite the higher prices, a record-breaking 47 million Americans are expected to tra…

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by Zak Failla
Ridgefield, CT
Lifestyle
Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says
Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says With tens of millions of Americans traveling this July 4th week, the government is warning about a surge in crime at gas stations.The Secret Service issued an alert about a scam involving devices hidden inside the gas pump to steal credit card numbers. Secret Service agents are participating in a nationwide initiative to locate and recover illegal credit card skimming devices from fueling stations Operations are being conducted at locations across 21 states and involving 36 Secret Service field offices with agents inspecting pumps for illegal skimming devices. Skim…

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by Joe Lombardi
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Fourth Of July Travel To Be Busiest On Record In New York, AAA Says Fourth Of July Travel To Be Busiest On Record In New York, AAA Says
Fourth Of July Travel To Be Busiest On Record In New York, AAA Says With prices at the gas pump showing the slightest decrease nationally, officials are predicting the busiest Fourth of July travel period in recorded history, according to AAA. Nationally, the average price per gallon is down to $2.86, down four cents in the past week, though AAA has cautioned that increases are likely looming as the dog days of summer swiftly approach. “If demand continues to strengthen and inventories decrease in the weeks ahead, motorists can expect gas prices do a reversal and start to increase again,” Jeanette Casselano, AAA gas price expert said. “AAA expects the natio…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich, CT
Lifestyle
Prices At Pump Continue Dropping For CT Motorists Prices At Pump Continue Dropping For CT Motorists
Prices At Pump Continue Dropping For CT Motorists Prices at the pump continue to drop for motorists in Connecticut. After reaching a five-year peak, prices have been slowly, but surely dropping, with Connecticut’s average price per gallon of regular self-serve gas dropping to $3.09, down a few cents from a week ago. Nationally, the average price per gallon has reached $2.84, five cents lower than a week ago and 13 cents from a month ago. A year ago, the average price sat at just $2.26. In Connecticut, AAA’s weekly survey of gas prices found that the average price per gallon in the Nutmeg State’s six regions are: Bridgeport: $3.17 (down …

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Paying At The Pump Is Taking Up More Of Motorists' Paychecks, AAA Says Paying At The Pump Is Taking Up More Of Motorists' Paychecks, AAA Says
Paying At The Pump Is Taking Up More Of Motorists' Paychecks, AAA Says Motorists will spend nearly $100 more per month on gas to fill up at the pump this summer, as compared to a year ago, according to a AAA study. Consumers are spending $69 more monthly, on average, since the summer of 2017. According to AAA, gasoline expenses account for 7 percent of an American’s annual income, a 1.5 percent increase from a year ago. With strong summer consumer gasoline demand expected in the months ahead, AAA stated that motorists can expect little relief at the pump with the national gas price average ranging between $2.85 and $3.05 nationally through Labor Day. Official…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Tread Lightly: Worn Tires Connected To 653 CT Crashes Tread Lightly: Worn Tires Connected To 653 CT Crashes
Tread Lightly: Worn Tires Connected To 653 CT Crashes With the busy summer driving season heating up, AAA is asking motorists to check their tires before taking off on the road. Driving on worn tires at highway speeds on wet pavement increases your average stopping distance by 43%, compared to new tires, AAA officials noted, reminding motorists to regularly check their tread depth. According to testing done by AAA and the Automobile Club of Southern California, drivers will travel 87 more feet - the length of a semi-trailer truck - if their tires are do not have proper treads. Nearly 800,000 crashes occur on wet roads each year. “Tires are wh…

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by Zak Failla