Coronavirus Impacts: Gas Prices Keep Falling Amid Lower Demand During Epidemic
Analysts say that as the price of crude oil drops to levels not seen since the early 2000s, gasoline prices are following suit.
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Analysts say that as the price of crude oil drops to levels not seen since the early 2000s, gasoline prices are following suit.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $2.39, down six cents from a week ago.
Analysts say gas prices tend to drop in January as demand decreases with fewer people driving in colder weather.
The national average gas price Friday was $2.56, down three cents from last week.
AAA officials say an escalation of Middle East tensions could affect drivers at the pumps eventually, both nationally and internationally.
Analysts expect the decline to continue in the coming weeks.
The national average fell one cent to $2.65 last week.
The increases are expected to be short term as oil production comes back online.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $2.57, four cents lower than last week.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $2.81.
Analysts expect the trend to continue into early June.
Now analysts warn that the respite might not last heading into the Memorial Day weekend or the unofficial start to summer vacation.
Experts say the recent increases are due to three factors: the switchover to more expensive summer-blend gas, an increase in demand and rising crude oil prices.
The pain at the pump may hurt a little more too as $4 per gallon could soon become reality.
The Oil Price Information Service says filling up this summer will be the most expensive since 2014.
Crude oil prices have remained lower and oil and gas supplies have risen, but AAA Mid-Atlantic expects a change soon.
It getting more and more expensive to fill up your tank.
Motorists continue to see higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
Motorists continue to see slightly higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
Motorists will not find significant holiday savings when filling their gas tanks.
The national average cost of a gallon of regular gas is around $2.67, the highest it's been since August of 2015.
Gas prices have spiked yet again and are now up about 24 cents a gallon since Hurricane Harvey struck Texas.
Key oil and gas facilities along the Texas Gulf Coast have temporarily shut down as Hurricane Harvey pounds the region with torrential rain and high winds, virtually assuring gasoline prices will rise in the storm's aftermath.
A lot of people are hitting the road ahead of Monday's solar eclipse. That means higher gas prices.
Motorists are seeing slightly lower prices at the pumps in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
I-95 north is closed between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West in Northeast Philadelphia due to a crash.
Monday is a great travel day across the Philadelphia region with sunshine, increasing clouds and highs in the upper 50s.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
I-95 north is closed between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West in Northeast Philadelphia due to a crash.
Monday is a great travel day across the Philadelphia region with sunshine, increasing clouds and highs in the upper 50s.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
A water main break left some residents without water and others displaced Sunday in Northern Liberties.
I-95 north is closed between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West in Northeast Philadelphia due to a crash.
Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings, including three that happened in West Philly over the weekend.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Jamel Brunson, a man wanted for the killing of a man in his 20s inside a North Philadelphia pizzeria on Thursday, has surrendered to police.
A water main break left some residents without water and others displaced Sunday in Northern Liberties.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
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A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
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.
I-95 north is closed between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West in Northeast Philadelphia due to a crash.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to seven games tonight against the Rams on Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
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Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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A man was charged with murder for shooting and killing another man who attempted to steal his car in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Friday, police said.
A man wanted for shooting and killing a man inside a pizza shop after a fender-bender is now in custody, Philadelphia police said Sunday.
Philadelphia International Airport was bustling Sunday night and many say they aren't letting the potentially nasty weather dampen their holiday spirits.
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