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AAA Texas: State Gas Price Average Highest in Three Years as Millions Depart for Memorial Day Travel

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 27, 2021 Gas Prices

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.73 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is three cents less than on this day last week and is $1.10 more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Drivers Should Anticipate Increased Traffic, Greater Delays as Holiday Travel Volume Expected to Increase by 60 Percent

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 26, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Travel is forecasting a substantial increase in the number of Texans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. As a reminder, AAA Texas advises drivers to expect increased delays on their commute and to plan their route. From May 27...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Keep Inching Up as Demand Jumps Ahead of Memorial Day

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 20, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.76 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more than on this day last week and is $1.18 more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Jumps 11 Cents Week-to-week; National Average Climbs Above $3 Per Gallon

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 13, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.75 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 11 cents more than on this day last week and is $1.22 more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

AAA Texas: Memorial Day Holiday Travel Expected to Jump 60% Across the Lone Star State and U.S. Year-Over-Year

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 11, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 million people across the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, an...

AAA Texas: Lone Star State Average Gas Price Up Six Cents as Summer Driving Season Nears

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 06, 2021

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.64 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is six cents more than on this day last week and $1.14 more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

AAA Texas: Fatal Bicycle Crashes Increased in 2020 Even with Fewer Drivers on The Road

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 03, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — While driving dropped in 2020 due to the pandemic, bicycling and e-bikes gained in popularity -- setting up a potentially dangerous combination of more cyclists on the road as driving returns to pre-pandemic levels, according to AAA Texas. Therefore, AAA...

AAA Texas Urges Parents, Pet Owners to Take Precautions as Saturday is National Heatstroke Prevention Day

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 29, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas reminds drivers about the consequences of leaving people or pets in hot vehicles as Saturday, May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Research shows temperatures inside a car, even on a mild, sunny day, can reach deadly levels in just 10...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Down a Penny as Demand Drops Slightly, Supply Increases

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 29, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.58 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent less than on this day last week and is $1.07 more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

AAA Texas: 2021 AAA Car Guide Offers Inside Track for the Latest in Vehicle Tech

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 26, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — According to AAA, driver interest in advanced safety technology is high. When asked which of these systems they want in their next vehicle, two-thirds (67%) of drivers say Automatic Emergency Braking, followed by Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking (63%)...