Gas prices hit 3-year low, experts say. But what's behind the drop?
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
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According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
Some families hit the road a few days early to beat the Labor Day weekend traffic on their way to the Jersey Shore and other destinations.
Low gas prices are something for drivers to celebrate this July 4th, with costs at the pump expected to hit their lowest levels for this time of year since 2021. The average price of gasoline on Independence Day is expected to be $3.50 per gallon nationwide, the lowest price it's been on the busy travel holiday in three years. Ross DiMattei reports from the Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway where many drivers will be passing through on the way to the Jersey Shore.
These charts track the prices consumers are paying for groceries and other goods now compared to the cost five years ago, as inflation lingers.
Experts say low demand for oil globally is keeping gas prices steady, even though several major Texas refineries had to shut down due to extreme cold. But when winter starts to loosen its grip in the coming weeks, drivers could see increased prices at the pump.
Gas prices hit an average of $3.27 a gallon this Thanksgiving, marking the cheapest prices since the pandemic despite an uptick in holiday travel.
Sheetz is dropping the price of unleaded 88 gas for a limited time.
The roughly 2% New Jersey gas tax increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.
Lower Merion police say scammers are trying to run up gas pump charges on victims' credit cards while taking cash from customers.
We take a look at what's pushing gas prices at the pump
Summertime surge at the gas pump has the average gallon priced at $3,82. While it's 23 cents lower than last year, it's 25 cents higher than when summer started Memorial Day Weekend
Rising gas prices are straining budgets for volunteers who drive for the charities they serve, while agency directors worry about future price hikes affecting supplies for clients.
Sheetz is dropping gas prices to $1.776 a gallon for Independence Day.
For those traveling by auto this July 4 weekend, it will cost you a lot less to fill up your tanks.
Fuel prices were about a dollar higher at this time in 2022.
Gas prices are starting to climb in the Philadelphia area, but AAA Mid-Atlantic isn't worried about prices reaching record highs like last summer.
After hitting a record high last summer, gas prices dropped dramatically in the fall but are now marching higher again.
Natasha Brown reports.
Gas prices rose in New Jersey and went up more sharply around the country at large amid increased demand and higher crude oil prices.
Gas prices dropped in New Jersey and also ticked down across the nation at large. They expect prices at the pump to decline heading toward February but believe the national averages before Christmas will likely turn out to have been the lows for this winter.
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Prices are expected to jump as more people hit the road leading into the summer.
For anyone planning to travel by car for the upcoming holiday, we have good news -- gas prices continue to drop.
Drivers are paying less for fuel than they did a month ago. Janelle Burrell reports.
Prices at the pump are sliding amid slowing demand and fears of economic shutdowns around the globe.
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The Poconos could get up to 8 inches of snow Thursday into Friday, and Philadelphia could see some flurries and rainy mix, along with bitter cold temps.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe, two volunteers who make up the core of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
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The panel expressed concern about traffic causing issues for people getting to Jefferson Hospital, which would be near the Sixers' new arena.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
The rainfall expected to hit South Jersey is a welcome relief as wildfires rage and water storage levels drop.
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While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
We have a good chance to see some rain in the Philadelphia region Wednesday and Thursday.
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The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The city is preparing to launch a pilot program adding a second trash day for areas south of Callowhill Street between the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Residents can join a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. or an in-person meeting at 6:30 p.m. to learn more. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
It'll feel like winter with bitter wind chills and snow showers, likely even near Philadelphia Thursday night into Friday. We're expecting between 4 to 8 inches in the upper elevations of the Poconos, but a few flurries in the city aren't expected to stick.
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Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a 26-year-old man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.