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Gas prices are falling along with demand, despite arrival of summer
Drop in summer fuel prices may indicate Americans are traveling less than they used to, says one expert.
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Drop in summer fuel prices may indicate Americans are traveling less than they used to, says one expert.
The cost of filling up is rising ahead of the summer driving season, as peak demand and geopolitical issues converge.
Experts say motorists will likely see a noticeable price increase over the next few weeks. Prices are projected to rise anywhere from 15 cents to 25 cents.
After hitting a record high in June, prices at the pump have fallen for more than 30 straight days.
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The average price of regular gas in the state of Maryland sits at $4.84, according to AAA.
Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot is among those calling on state and national leaders to temporarily suspend gas taxes.
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The Biden administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare the public from higher prices at the pump, which began to climb last year and surged after Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
US drivers got a slight — very slight — break on prices this weekend as the AAA average for a gallon of unleaded gas fell below the $5 mark.
The protest got passersby involved too. Those participating held signs encouraging drivers to honk if they would pray for lower prices.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas rose above the $5 mark for the first time in history.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 39 cents over the past three weeks to $5.10 per gallon.
The pain of higher prices continues for U.S. consumers.
Next stop, $5. The US average for the price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.99 according to the most recent reading from AAA Friday.
The proposal comes as consumers at the pump continue to pay record high gas prices.
As the price of fuel gets higher, the cost of goods and services is increasing on some goods, like in the landscaping industry.
The national average jumped to $4.87 a gallon on Monday, according to AAA. That's up 25 cents in the past week and 59 cents in the past month.
Across the country - gas prices continue to soar expected to hit 5 dollars a gallon on average by mid-June.
Gas prices just took another big step in the wrong direction.
Some independent truck drivers are also getting paid less to drive now, even as gas prices skyrocket
Gas prices are causing frustration for Maryland drivers yet again.
Gas prices in Maryland are set to surge above $4 per gallon tomorrow after Maryland's gas-tax holiday expires.
Time is running out for Maryland's drivers to take advantage of reduced prices at the pump.
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Sunshine, a gusty northerly breeze, and low humidity. Highs will top out in the lower 80s.
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