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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Projected Rise in Gas Prices may Bring Summer Vacations Closer to Home

A new AAA survey reveals that the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is expected to rise this summer.  However, the same survey finds that in spite of the projected rise in prices, more Americans families are still planning a road trip.

During April, Americans across the country will start to see gas prices begin to climb as the industry wraps up spring maintenance and completes the switchover to summer-blend gasoline.  AAA projects the national average for a gallon of gasoline to increase 40 cents this summer, peaking near $2.70.
However, not everyone will jump to make a change. The survey found that younger Americans (18-34) are more tolerant of higher prices and less likely to change habits compared to older consumers (35 and older).
“The good news is people are still planning to hit the road,” said Bevi Powell, Senior Vice President of AAA East Central. "We offer great tools to assist travelers on their road trips, such as the AAA Mobile App that list the closest stations with the lowest gas prices.”