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Jillian Young

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Northeast Gas Prices Drip Down 

Like ice cream on a hot day, the price of a gallon of gas in the Northeast is dribbling down on strong inventories and modest demand. 

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Pump the Brakes on Vehicle Theft this Summer 

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. AAA Northeast is reminding drivers to take preventative measures against vehicle theft — especially given these types of thefts heat up in the summer.  

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Gas Prices Across the Northeast Stay Parked 

Gasoline prices are unusually flat this summer as fuel inventories swell and demand continues to fall below seasonal expectations. 

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While Oil Prices Tick Up, Pump Prices Stay Put

Pump prices across the Northeast were little changed over the last week as oil prices ticked up, but domestic gasoline demand fell below expectations.

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Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: July 2025

John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.

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Northeast Gas Prices Fall as Supplies Increase 

Pump prices across much of the Northeast were down for a second straight week as regional supplies of gasoline swell to multiyear highs. 

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Pump Prices Across the Northeast Stay Put Ahead of July Fourth Holiday 

After a tumultuous week for oil and gas markets, Northeast pump prices remained mostly unchanged from the previous week and considerably lower than last year. This was good news for drivers heading into the Fourth of July travel period. 

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AAA Launches National Effort to Bring Millions of Meals to Local Communities  

Partnership with Feeding America® aims to provide meals for children.

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Pump Prices Across the Northeast Jump Amid Geopolitical Conflict, Increased Demand

Northeast pump prices surged due to escalating conflict in the Middle East and increased demand during the summer.

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Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically Fourth of July Week 

Independence Day trips are up 2.4% over last year; road trips and flights are setting new records.

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AAA Analysis Finds Morning Flights Significantly Less Likely to be Delayed, Canceled 

AAA finds early flights are more likely to depart as scheduled.

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Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: June 2025

John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.

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No Deal: Parents Urged to Avoid Counterfeit and Used Car Seats

Raising children is expensive, so every parent appreciates a good deal. When it comes to selecting the right car seat, however, deals that seem too good to be true often are.

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Pump Prices Drop Across the Northeast as Demand Falls 

Pump prices across the Northeast are edging lower as oil and gas markets digest a sharp decline in demand and increasing inventory post Memorial Day. 

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Child Deaths in Hot Cars Increased Nearly 35% Last Year

AAA Northeast reminds caregivers of heatstroke risks to children and pets.

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AAA Survey: Percentage of U.S. Adults Likely to Buy Electric Vehicles Lowest Since 2019

Respondents cite price and charging concerns as challenges for buying EVs.

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Northeast Gas Prices Decline Despite Major Surge in Demand 

Pump prices in the Northeast took a breather following a busy run-up to the Memorial Day holiday, which pushed gasoline demand to the highest level of the year so far.  

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Fatal Teen Driver Traffic Crashes Spike in the Summer

AAA Northeast urges teens to drive safely amid ‘100 Deadliest Days.’

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Pump Prices Across the Northeast Held Steady Over Memorial Day Weekend 

The lead up to Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is typically met with a rising demand for gasoline — and rising pump prices.

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AAA: Road Trips Projected to Fuel Record-Setting Memorial Day Travel  

Over 45 million Americans are forecasted to travel domestically for the holiday.

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