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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Gas Prices Level Out

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After months of a steady decline, gas prices saw it’s first uptick last week, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The national average this for a gallon of gas rose 1.7 cents from last week. In Bucks and Montgomery Counties, it went up less than 1 cent, .9, to be exact, making the average price $3.472, that’s 11.4 cents lower than a month ago and 38.3 less than last year’s prices. Since national gas prices peaked at the end of February, motorists nationwide have felt welcome relief at the pump in the form of falling prices, the report states; however, the recent broader increase in retail gas prices has been supported by higher global crude oil prices. Plus, news over the weekend of an Israeli airstrike in Syria raised fresh concerns of …

FSHNT21

11:23 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2013

Of course they have... just in time to start their rise for "Summer Driving Season"... AS USUAL....   more ›

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Gas Prices Dip Slightly Over the Week

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With a steady decline in gas prices throughout April, the average price per gallon is nearly 45 cents lower than a year ago, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The national average this week is $3.508 for a gallon, down .7 cents from last week. In Bucks and Montgomery Counties, gas prices dropped another 1.7 cents a gallon to an average of $3.463, that’s 44.4 cents lower than last year’s prices. The Pennsylvania average retail price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is also $3.463, down 2.7 cents from a week ago. Nearby, the cheapest price for regular is $3.32 at Neo-Mart Sunoco, 40 E. Street Rd. If you spotted a better price, tell us in comments.   4/30/13 WEEK AGO YEAR AGO National $3.508 $3.515 $3.816 Pennsylvania $3.463 $3…

Friday, November 16, 2012

AAA: Gas prices could drop 50 Cents by Year’s End

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Gas prices dropped, on average, 1.5 cents in Pennsylvania and 1.1 cents in Bucks and Montgomery Counties from a week ago, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.685, down 22.4 cents from a month ago and 21.7 cents higher than a year ago. After Hurricane Sandy, there continues to be a distribution problem and not a systemic issue with gasoline supplies in New York and New Jersey. There is plenty of gasoline ready to make its way to stations, but it has to get there first. Once this distribution gets fully back online, AAA expects pump prices in affected areas to follow the rest of the country. AAA predicts that the national average price will be $3.25-$3.40 by Thanksgiving and $3.10-$3.30 by the…

Friday, October 26, 2012

AAA: Politics Isn’t a Solution to High Gas Prices

Gas prices drop 8 cents since last week.

After Labor Day, AAA predicted that gas prices across the country would drop leading up to Election Day, and will move even lower approaching the end of the year. And that’s exactly what’s happening. For the second week, gas prices dipped, this week, by an average of 13 cents a gallon, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. In the Bucks and Montgomery Counties, the average price of a gallon is $3.807 per gallon, which is 8.1 cents lower than a week ago, 11.8 cents lower than a month ago and 29.3 cents higher than a year ago. High gas prices continue to not just be a front-of-mind issue for motorists, but also a frequent topic in Washington. AAA has consistently noted, because it is a publically traded global commodity, there is no sliver-…

Friday, October 19, 2012

Gas Prices Drop 4 Cents a Gallon

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Gas prices seem to finally be dropping as we head into the cooler months of the year. Nationwide, the average price of self-serve regular gasoline dropped 9 cents, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. In Bucks County, the average price of a gallon is $3.888, which is 3.9 cents lower from a week ago, 7.5 cents lower than a month ago and 38.4 cents higher than a year ago. While the national average price for a gallon of gasoline has begun to decline, the daily average price has been the highest on record for each calendar day for eight straight weeks. AAA expects pump prices to continue to decline, but still set daily records, approaching the end of the year.  Locally, the cheapest price for regular is $3.80 at the Giant gas station located…

Friday, October 12, 2012

Gas Prices Drop Ever So Slightly

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The see-saw gas prices saw an overall 3.5-cent increase in the United States last week, but a very slight drop locally, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. In Montgomery and Bucks counties, the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline is $3.927 per gallon, which is .2 cents lower from a week ago, 7.9 cents higher than a month ago and 44.4 cents higher than a year ago. This skewing of national prices started last week in California, the report states, when the average price for a gallon in that state hit $4.671. Low supplies, plus a power outage at an Exxon refinery prevented it from producing gas, caused that nearly 50-cent hike. Crude oil prices, however, continues to drop as global demand weakens. Locally, the cheapest …

Friday, October 5, 2012

Gas Prices Down Nationally, Up Locally

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Despite an average 3-cent drop in gas prices nationally, locally, prices rose about 2 cents from last week, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. In Montgomery and Bucks counties, the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline is $3.929 per gallon, which is up 1.6 cents from a week ago, 10 cents higher than a month ago and 39.6 cents higher than a year ago. The report does state that crude oil prices continue to fall as we move into colder weather. Crude oil, what gasoline is made from, dropped from a $99 a barrel high in September, to below $90 a barrel last week. Locally, the cheapest price for regular is $3.84 at the Giant Gas Station, 720 W. Street Rd. If you spotted a better price, tell us in comments.   10/3/12 WEEK AGO …

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2:08 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012

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Saturday, September 15, 2012

Gas Prices Continue to Rise

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Cooler weather hasn’t stopped the rise in fuel prices; gas is up an average of 2 cents across the county and more than 8 cents locally, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. As Gulf Coast refineries have successfully restarted production after Hurricane Isaac, prices in those states have dropped. Motorists in seven states California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Oregon and Washington, however, continue to pay more than $4 a gallon. In the Bucks and Montgomery Counties, the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline is $3.898 per gallon, which is up 8.1 cents from a week ago, 24.5 cents higher than a month ago and 25.9 cents higher than a year ago. Locally, the cheapest price for regular is $3.84 at the Neo-Mart …

Monday, September 10, 2012

AAA: As Summer Ends, Gas Prices Will Drop

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In Pennsylvania, today’s average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.800 up 2.1 cents from a week ago, but prices should drop as demand decreases with the end of the summer driving season, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. However, the report indicates, regional supply and distribution issues, hurricane concerns or market moving events could keep prices higher temporarily in the coming months. In the Bucks and Montgomery Counties, the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline is $3.826 per gallon, which is up 1.5 cents from a week ago, 15.9 cents higher than a month ago and 14 cents higher than a year ago. Locally, the cheapest price for regular is $3.72 at U.S. Gas at 228 E. Street Road. If you spotted a better price, tell…

Friday, August 31, 2012

Gas Prices Jump 7.7 Cents Since Last Week

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The national average price for a gallon of regular self serve gasoline has increased 50 of the last 56 days, and went up 42 cents from the summer low of $3.33 on July 2, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. Some states – Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon and Connecticut are paying more than $4 a gallon. In the Bucks and Montgomery Counties, the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline is $3.803 per gallon, which is up 1.5 cents from a week ago, 16.9 cents higher than a month ago and 15.6 cents higher than a year ago. AAA, however, predicts prices will start to decline again after Labor Day. Locally, the cheapest price for regular is $3.66 at the U.S. Gas on Street Road. If you spotted a better price, tell us in comments…

Eric Jahn

9:44 am on Saturday, September 1, 2012

As a resident who is concerned about our economy and saving money when I can I am always looking for ways to spend less out of my family's budget. The Gas Buddy app has been great. It will display gas stations in your area and their current prices. If you're looking for the lowest price in town, this could help you. I am a member of Costco, but I have surprisingly found gas for less elsewhere …   more ›

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