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AAA Texas: Lone Star State Gas Price Average Falls Week-to-week for First Time Since January

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber March 25, 2021 Gas Prices, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.63 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 81 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Lone Star State Leads Country in “Wrong-Way” Crash Fatalities; New Analysis Finds Fatality Rate Rising

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber March 23, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Fatal wrong-way driving crashes on our nation's highways are a persistent and devastating threat that is only getting worse. According to the latest data analysis from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there were 2,008 deaths from wrong-way driving...

Planning Travel in 2021 Continues to Require Extra Preparation

By Daniel Armbruster March 12, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — More than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly all travel plans, many Americans are eagerly awaiting their next chance to get out once again and explore. Whether planning a trip for spring break or summer, or dreaming of a trip later on,...

AAA Texas: Climbing Gas Price Trend Hits Nearly 21-Month High as Refineries Recover from Historic Winter Weather, Demand Rebounds

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber March 04, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.47 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents more than on this day last week and is 37 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas: Tips to Save on Fuel as Gas Prices Skyrocket Following Winter Blast

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 25, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.40 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 16 cents more than on this day last week and is 24 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas Warns About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Blast

By Daniel Armbruster February 16, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — With temperatures at dangerously cold levels and many Texans, who are without power, looking for ways to stay warm, AAA Texas reminds drivers that it is never safe to start or leave a vehicle running in an enclosed space, such as a garage. Vehicle...

AAA Texas: Make Sure Your Home is Ready for the Cold Weather

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 11, 2021

Coppell, TX — With some of the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way, AAA Texas reminds homeowners and renters that preparing, and maintaining, your home for inclement weather is essential to helping avoid winter-related repairs. Prolonged periods of below...

AAA Texas: Pump Prices Continue to Rise as Crude Oil Costs Climb

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 11, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.20 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is four cents more than on this day last week and is 12 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas: Bulky Winter Jackets Can Interfere with Car Seat Safety

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 09, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — While warm, puffy jackets can keep children warm this winter, they also pose a threat to their safety when worn underneath the car seat harness. Given that car crashes are the number one killer of children, AAA Texas advises parents to limit the layers...

AAA Texas: After Nearly One Year, Statewide Gas Price Average Turns More Expensive than Last Year

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 04, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.16 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is three cents more than on this day last week and is three cents more per gallon compared to this day last...