AAA Newsroom: AAA:  Owning an Electric Vehicle is the Cure for Most Consumer Concerns  

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New study pulls back the curtain on the experience of going green and costs of ownership

ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2020) – New research from AAA finds that over five years and 75,000 miles of driving, the annual cost of owning a new compact electric vehicle is only slightly more expensive – about $600 annually – than its gas-powered counterpart. The study also revealed that the experience of owning an electric vehicle eases one of the biggest fears associated with these cars – range anxiety. 

According to AAA’s survey, prior to owning an electric vehicle, a majority of owners (91%) said that they had at least one concern – things like insufficient range, implications for long-distance travel and finding a place to charge. Post purchase, many of these worries disappeared. AAA believes that if consumers have a better understanding of the real cost and experience of owning an electric vehicle, then the gap between expressed interest and adoption will begin to close.

“Although 40 million Americans have shown interest in buying electric for their next car, actual adoption is happening at a much slower rate,” said Greg Brannon, AAA’s director of Automotive Engineering and Industry Relations. “AAA wanted to understand what kind of impact the experience of owning an electric vehicle has on perception of these cars and maybe more importantly, if given the chance would consumers choose to go green again.”

AAA’s survey of electric vehicle owners, 71% of whom had not previously owned an electric car, revealed some interesting results:

  • The majority (96%) say they would buy or lease another electric vehicle the next time they were in the market for a new car.
  • Two in five (43%) say they drive more now than when they owned a gas-powered car. On average, electric vehicle owners drive 39 miles per day.
  • Three quarters (78%) also have a gas-powered car in the household, yet they report doing a majority of their driving (87%) in their electric vehicle.

Perhaps the most surprising result of the survey was the impact ownership has on commonly-held fears about electric vehicles, particularly those that have deterred consumers from making the leap to green. Previous AAA research has found that the top two reasons why Americans shy away from electric vehicles are not enough places to charge (58%) and the fear that they will run out of charge while driving (57%). Almost all owners surveyed (95%) report never having run out of a charge while driving and on average, they do three fourths (75%) of their charging at home. Likely as a result, those who were originally concerned about insufficient range said they became less or no longer concerned post-purchase (77%).

“Range anxiety has been synonymous with electric vehicles from the beginning,” said Brannon. “Hearing firsthand from owners that this is no longer a worry may change the mind of those who have otherwise been skeptical to the idea of owning an electric vehicle.”

Employing the same methodology used for its annual Your Driving Costs study, AAA calculated the costs for owning a new compact electric vehicle as compared to that of its gas-powered counterpart. Although the study found that overall cost of electric vehicle ownership is 8% more per year, individual categories such as fuel and maintenance/repair are lower.

  • Fuel – the electricity required to drive 15,000 miles per year in a compact electric vehicle costs an average of  $546, while the amount of gas required to drive the same distance costs $1,255 (or 130%) more.
  • Maintenance/Repair/Tires – electric vehicles do not require as much maintenance as gas-powered ones since they don’t need oil changes or air-filter replacements. If maintained according to the automakers’ recommendations, electric vehicles cost $330 less than a gas-powered car, a total of $949/annually.

Vehicle ownership, whether electric or gas-powered, is a personal choice that should take many factors into consideration. For consumers who are interested in electric vehicles, AAA recommends visiting a dealership, test driving one and asking as many questions as possible to make an informed decision.

Methodology

The electric vehicle and internal combustion engine driving costs in this study were established using the proprietary methodology employed for AAA’s Your Driving Costs (YDC) project. The 2019 electric vehicle models selected for this study were:  Chevrolet Bolt (LT), Hyundai Ionic Electric (Base), Kia Soul EV (+), Nissan Leaf (SV) and Volkswagen eGolf (SE). The 2019 internal combustion engine vehicles selected for the comparison were:  Chevrolet Cruze (LS), Honda Civic (LX), Hyundai Elantra (SE), Nissan Sentra (SV) and Toyota Corolla (SE). This methodology models the purchase of a new vehicle for personal use over a period of five years and 75,000 miles. A copy of the 2019 AAA Your Driving Costs brochure with the latest study results is available at https://bit.ly/35I5GG8.

The survey of electric vehicle owners was conducted using a consumer panel maintained by a third-party electric vehicle research firm. The online panel consists of more than 40,000 electric vehicles owners, weighted to balance drivers by vehicle type, make and model. In total, 1,090 surveys with plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owners were completed during a 24 hour period on October 1, 2019.

About AAA

AAA provides more than 60 million members with automotive, travel, insurance and financial services through its federation of 34 motor clubs and nearly 1,100 branch offices across North America. Since 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for safe mobility. Drivers can request roadside assistance, identify nearby gas prices, locate discounts, book a hotel or map a route via the AAA Mobile app. To join, visit AAA.com.

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AAA Newsroom: Record Number of Holiday Motorists Expected Across the Country this Week

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More than 100 million Americans are taking to the roadways to travel for the holidays, but that hasn’t had a large impact on gas prices. At the start of the work week, only about a dozen states are seeing more expensive gas prices with increases of less than a dime.

“AAA forecasts that 104 million Americans will travel by car – the most on record – for a year-end holiday,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “The substantial number of motorists has caused some state averages to increase heading into the holiday week, but these jumps aren’t big and won’t last long or linger past the holiday season.”

Today’s national average is $2.54, which is a penny less than last week and a nickel cheaper than last month. While the national gas price average continues to slowly edge cheaper, it is noticeably more expensive as compared to last year’s holidays – by nearly 20 cents. However, this isn’t deterring people from taking their holiday road trips and some states are seeing lower averages than last year.

Quick Stats

• The nation’s top 10 least expensive markets are: Missouri ($2.19), Mississippi ($2.21), Texas ($2.22), Oklahoma ($2.22), Louisiana ($2.23), Arkansas ($2.25), Kansas ($2.26), Alabama ($2.26), South Carolina ($2.28) and Tennessee ($2.31). 

• The nation’s top 10 largest weekly changes are: Kentucky (+9 cents), Idaho (-9 cents), Nevada (-8 cents), North Carolina (+5 cents), Illinois (-5 cents), Utah (-5 cents), Nebraska (+4 cents), Indiana (+4 cents), Colorado (-4 cents) and California (-3 cents).

Great Lakes and Central States

Four Great Lakes and Central States land on the top 10 list for largest weekly changes, but for increases and decreases alike: Kentucky (+9 cents), Illinois (-5 cents), Nebraska (+4 cents) and Indiana (+4 cents). The three states with large jumps are exceptions for  the region. Filling up continues to be less expensive for the majority of motorists in the region thanks to mostly increasing stock levels since the beginning of November. 

While regional prices are mostly cheaper on the week, they range from 18 cents to 47 cents more expensive compared to this time last year. This is likely due to higher winter crude oil prices. 

The Energy Information Admiration’s (EIA) latest data shows that stocks built by 1.4 million bbl to total 51.6 million bbl. Currently, regional stocks sit at their highest level since early September, which is helping the majority of the region see cheaper weekly gas prices. 

Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

Motorists across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states are seeing mostly more expensive gas prices at the start of the holiday week: North Carolina (+5 cents), Maryland (+2 cents), New Jersey (+2 cents), Virginia (+2 cents), Delaware (+2 cents), West Virginia (+2 cents), New York (+1 cent), New Hampshire (+1 cent), Maine (+1 cent) and Connecticut (+1 cent). Increases are incremental and likely due to the substantial amount of holiday motorists – 16 million in the Northeast – expected to travel this week.

In the region, Pennsylvania ($2.75) carries the most expensive state gas price average and lands on the top 10 list of most expensive averages in the country. 

EIA data shows that regional gasoline stocks built, but by a marginal 600,000 bbl, to total 62.9 million bbl. In the same timeframe, regional refinery rates increased, though only by 1%. Gas prices are likely to see some fluctuation in the week ahead, but any increases are not expected to be large spikes or to linger for very long.

South and Southeast

Motorists traveling through the South and Southeast during the holidays will find some of the cheapest state gas prices in the country, ranging from $2.19 – $2.41. Drivers in the region are starting the work week with gas prices slightly more or less expensive, but only by a few pennies. Florida (-4 cents) and New Mexico (-3 cents) saw the largest declines while Tennessee (+2 cents) saw the largest increase. 

Pump prices saw mostly minimal movement as did gasoline stocks and regional refinery rates. EIA data shows stock levels maintained at a healthy 83.4 million bbl, which includes a marginal 24,000 bbl weekly build. Regional refinery rates dipped slightly, down 2%, to 91%. Despite these small jumps, motorists can expect gas prices to edge cheaper following the holidays. 

West Coast

Pump prices in the region continue to decline, with allstates seeing their averages less expensive this winter compared to last year. On the week, Nevada (-8 cents) saw the largest decreases in the region. Hawaii ($3.65) and California ($3.59) remain the most expensive markets in the country. Washington ($3.18), Nevada ($3.06), Oregon ($3.05), Alaska ($3.03) and Arizona ($2.85) follow.

Increased gasoline stocks continue to help put downward pressure on pump prices, even as demand remains robust. According to EIA’s report for the week ending on December 13, total gas stocks in the region grew by approximately 500,000 bbl, bringing the total to 31.63million bbl. The current supply level is 4.08 million bblhigher than last year’s level at this time, which will likely continue to help prices in the region decline throughout the week.

Rockies

Rockies states are seeing some of the largest weekly decreases in the country with Idaho (-9 cents), Utah (-5cents), and Colorado (-4 cents) landing this week’s top 10 list. Pump prices in Montana and Wyoming also edged cheaper during the last seven days.

In the region, state averages range from $2.61 – $2.75, which are very similar to prices last year at this time. This is true for all Rockies states with the exception of Colorado whose average is 36 cents more expensive than this time last year. In Colorado, this year-over-year difference is likely related to more expensive year-end crude oil prices. 

The EIA’s latest report shows gasoline stocks higher on the week, jumping to 7.6 million bbl as refinery utilization increased by 4%, to 96%. This winning combination means motorists in the region will see gas prices push even cheaper through the year-end. 

Oil Market Dynamics 

At the close of Friday’s formal trading session on the NYMEX, WTI decreased by 74 cents to settle at $60.44. Crude prices ended the week up slightly over the previous week amid increased optimism that trade tensions are continuing to decline between the U.S and China — the world’s two largest crude oil consumers. This hope has reduced market concerns that global crude demand will decrease next year, helping to raise price expectations for early 2020.

Crude prices also increased this week after EIA’s recent petroleum status report revealed that total domestic crude stocks decreased by 1.1 million bbl to 446.8 million bbl last week. Total domestic stocks are 5.4 million bbl higher than where they were at this time in 2018.

Motorists can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.

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Congratulations to Our 2019 Deserving Rides Winner Todd Harder!

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“We are rebuilding rides to rebuild lives!”

We just completed our 4th Annual Deserving Rides Vehicle Giveaway event!

Our 2019 winner this year is Pastor Todd Harder from Faith Baptist Church in Delavan who was nominated by several local members of the community. Todd is a devoted husband and father and serves our community in many ways including assisting the local food pantry, delivering meals on Thanksgiving, helps with counseling people and setting up marriage classes and other programs, volunteers his time to the county police department as a chaplain and serves our nation as an Air Force Reserve Chaplain. He is the type of person who is always willing to help people when they ask!

Thank you to everyone who made this years event a success! We look forward to giving another reliable vehicle away to a deserving person again next year!

Listen to the audio clip below to hear from Todd after he won the vehicle!

104.5 WSLD’s Santa Sleigh Winner

We would also like to congratulation the winner of the $3000 104.5 WSLD’s Santa Sleigh Package – Hannah Peterson from Walworth. Listen to the audio clip below to hear Hanna’s reaction when she won!

From our family to your family, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

AAA Newsroom: Thanksgiving Holiday Week Gas Prices Poised to be Similar to or Cheaper Than Last Year for Majority of Travelers

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For the 49 million Americans hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, they will find gas prices mostly similar, if not cheaper, than last year’s holiday. Today’s national average is $2.59. That is just a few cents over the 2018 holiday weekend average of $2.57.  

“During Thanksgiving week last year we saw the national gas price average decrease a nickel between Monday and Thursday, that could be the case again this year,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “AAA recommends holiday road-trippers use the AAA app to find current gas prices along their route.”

Today, 61% of all gas stations in the country are selling regular unleaded for $2.50 or less. On the week, gas prices are flat.

Quick Stats

  • The nation’s top 10 least expensive markets are: Louisiana ($2.21), Mississippi ($2.22), Texas ($2.25), Missouri ($2.25), Alabama ($2.27), Oklahoma ($2.28), South Carolina ($2.28), Arkansas ($2.29), Tennessee ($2.30) and Virginia ($2.31).
  • The nation’s top 10 largest weekly changes are: Ohio (-12 cents), California (-9 cents), Michigan (+8 cents), Oregon (-5 cents), Alaska (-5 cents), Nevada (-5 cents), Washington (-4 cents), Pennsylvania (+4 cents), Utah (+4 cents) and Missouri (-3 cents).

Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

States in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region carry some of the largest year-over-year gas price savings with six state averages at least a dime cheaper than last Thanksgiving week. This includes: Connecticut (-19 cents), Rhode Island (-17 cents), New York (-15 cents), Vermont (-14 cents), New Hampshire (-15 cents) and Washington, D.C. (-11 cents). However, motorists filling up in Delaware (+12 cents), Maryland (+5 cents) and Pennsylvania (+3 cents) are paying more than this time last year.

On the week, gas prices are relatively flat with most states seeing gas prices decrease a few cents. Pennsylvania (+4 cents) and Virginia (+1 cent) were the only states to see pump prices increase.

Motorists could see some small increases at the pump as we get closer to Thanksgiving and heavy travel times. An increase could also be the result of decreasing stocks in the region. The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report shows a draw of 1.78 million bbl which brings the current total stock to 58.3 million bbl.

Great Lakes and Central States

Gas prices are more expensive compared to this time last year for 9 of the 13 Great Lakes and Central states, with these four state averages a dime or more higher: Illinois (+16 cents), Ohio (+16 cents), Indiana (+15 cents) and Michigan (+11 cents). Four other states have more expensive prices, but not in the double-digits: Kentucky (+8 cents), Iowa (+7 cents), Missouri (+7 cents), Nebraska (+6 cents) and Kansas (+4 cents).

On the week the majority of states saw a decrease or no change in gas prices. This was due to gasoline stocks holding steady at 46.4 million bbl and a one percent increase in regional refinery utilization. However, two states did see prices increase on the week: Michigan (+9 cents) and Wisconsin (+2 cents). If refinery rates increase to help build stocks, most motorists in the region could expect gas prices to be cheaper through year-end.

South and Southeast

Heading into the holiday weekend, states in the South and Southeast tout the cheapest gas prices in the country, including the top 8 of the 10 least expensive averages in the country: Louisiana ($2.21), Mississippi ($2.22), Texas ($2.25), Alabama ($2.27), South Carolina ($2.28), Oklahoma ($2.28), Arkansas ($2.29) and Tennessee ($2.30). New Mexico ($2.50) carries the most expensive average in the region.

Oklahoma (+6 cents), South Carolina (+4 cents), Georgia (+4 cents) and Texas (+1 cent) are the only states in the South and Southeast with gas prices more expensive than a year ago. The other seven states carry cheaper year-over-year gas price averages between one and six cents. 

With a 2.1 million bbl increase, regional gasoline stocks sit at a healthy 80.6 million bbl. The build was aided by a 3% increase in regional refinery utilization. The EIA has not measured stock levels or regional refinery rates at these high levels for the South and Southeast region since early October and end of September, respectively. This combination should cause gas prices to decrease following the Thanksgiving holiday.

West Coast

Pump prices are continuing to decline in the region after prices spiked due to planned and unplanned refinery maintenance over the past month. Increased gasoline stocks have helped to put downward pressure on pump prices, as demand remains robust. According to EIA’s report for the week ending on November 15, gas stocks in the region grew by a hefty 1.9 million bbl, bringing the total to 28.49 million bbl. The current supply level is 1.6 million bbl higher than last year’s level at this time, which should continue to help prices decline ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

California ($3.86) and Hawaii ($3.65) are the most expensive markets in the country. Washington ($3.34), Nevada ($3.30), Oregon ($3.21), Alaska ($3.14) and Arizona ($2.92) follow. All averages have declined on the week in the region, with California (-9 cents) seeing the largest drop.

Rockies

Filling-up in the Rockies states during the Thanksgiving holiday will be more expensive for some motorists while others will be paying less for gas than they did at this time last year. State gas price averages rank between the 7th and 13th highest in the country. Two states are within a nickel or less of hitting $3/gal: Idaho ($2.97), Utah ($2.95), Colorado ($2.79), Wyoming ($2.73) and Montana ($2.69).

Compared to last year’s holiday, Colorado (+12 cent) and Utah (+3 cents) have more expensive averages. Meanwhile motorists in Montana (-17 cents) and Wyoming (-14 cents) are paying a lot less than last year. Idaho’s average is consistent with a year ago.

Gas prices are likely only to see minimal fluctuation in the week ahead. The latest EIA data shows stock levels at 6.9 million bbl, which is a healthy level for the region at this time of year.

Oil Market Dynamics

At the close of Friday’s formal trading session on the NYMEX, WTI decreased by 81 cents to settle at $57.77. However, crude prices increased slightly in recent reports (about a nickel) due to reports that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its partners are likely to extend their current production reduction agreement through the middle of 2020 at OPEC’s meeting in Vienna on December 5 – 6. Price gains were limited by continued market fear that the trade war between China and the U.S. – the world’s two largest crude consumers – will reduce crude demand moving into next year. If trade tensions increase this week, crude prices could decrease further.

In related news, EIA’s weekly report showed that total domestic crude inventories increased by 1.4 million bbl last week, bringing the new total to 450.4 million bbl. The current level is 3.5 million bbl higher than last year’s level at this same time. 

Motorists can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.

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It’s time for our Annual Deserving Rides Car Giveaway!

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Do you know a DESERVING PERSON in need of a vehicle?

Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan knows everyone this time of year goes through some tough times, whether it’s illness, loss of a job or facing many other challenges in your lives.  There are good people in our community who are just down on their luck. Here at Advanced Auto Clinic, we want to give a deserving person a reliable car!

WHAT IS DESERVING RIDES?

Deserving Rides is a program that rewards a deserving person with a safe and reliable vehicle. Advanced Auto Clinic and our team of ASE certified technicians refurbish the vehicle and give it away to a deserving person that has been nominated. The program rewards community residents who consistently put the needs of others before their own. Deserving Rides is a way for Advanced Auto Clinic to give back to our great community!

HOW DOES “DESERVING RIDES” WORK?

People can nominate a deserving person who lives in the Walworth County Area who could really use a reliable car and who goes above and beyond by giving back to the community by filling out our online nomination form. Then, we gather the community nominations submitted and a committee will choose a person who will win the deserving ride for free!

Show up on Dec. 14th and get entered for a chance to win $3000.00 worth of cash and prizes with WSLD’s Santa’s Sleigh Giveaway Promotion!

Learn more at https://www.aacdelavan.com/deservingrides/

NAPA Know How: Which Is Safest for Your Car?NAPA Know How Blog

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Have you had the internal debate water vs. antifreeze for your car’s cooling system? Depending on where you live, the choice may have already been made for you by the weather you’re forced to deal with. Cold winters mean antifreeze is necessary to keep your engine from icing up internally. In the summer months, however, and in warmer climates, it’s not always so clear cut.

Different Boiling Points

The water in your car’s cooling system is charged with maintaining a steady operating temperature that hovers within the most efficient range for generating power and making efficient use of fuel. Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, but that’s only if it’s pure, distilled water that’s free from contaminants and minerals that can lower that boiling point substantially.

Most antifreeze is based on ethylene glycol, a form of alcohol that features a boiling point of 387 degrees Fahrenheit. Obviously, your engine won’t ever reach that temperature during normal operation, but the lower boiling point of water vs. antifreeze means that there’s a higher chance of steam forming inside your cooling system, which considerably reduces efficiency and could cause your engine temp to spike in an extreme situation.

Corrosion Is an Issue

Another issue when comparing water vs. antifreeze is corrosion. Remember those mineral deposits mentioned above? Over time, if you use tap water inside your car’s radiator the deposit build-up can seriously impact its operation. Mineral-free distilled water is a safer bet, but you still run into the problem of rust and corrosion forming on metal cooling system components. Antifreeze gets around this issue, as the ethylene glycol does not corrode most metals, providing a protective coating that will extend the life of your engine even during harsh, hot weather. It also contains additives that work specifically to prevent corrosion from taking place, and sometimes your engine might call for a specific type of antifreeze to make sure the necessary additives are used.

Mix It Up

What’s the best solution when deciding between water vs. antifreeze for your car’s cooling system? Try using both. A 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water is the most commonly used coolant in modern automobiles. The high boiling point of antifreeze plus its anti-corrosion additives are a good complement to water’s natural cooling capabilities (as long as its distilled water). Plus, there’s the added benefit of not having to worry about a sudden cold-snap freezing up your engine.

Choosing the right coolant for your car is crucial for its long-term health, with some information to help you make the right choice, you can safely purchase the right products for your vehicle.

Check out all the chemical products available on NAPA Online or trust one of our 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations for routine maintenance and repairs. For more information on water vs. antifreeze, chat with a knowledgeable expert at your local NAPA AUTO PARTS store.

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1/2 Off Oil Changes For All Military Active Duty & Veterans / 11.01.19 – 11.30.19

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We are excited and proud to celebrate Veterans day!

Advanced Auto Clinic will be giving 1/2 Off Oil Changes for all Military active duty and veterans for the entire month of November! We will also be donating $5 for every oil change performed in the month of November to The VetsRoll, Inc. Charitable Services AND NAPA Auto Parts of Delavan is generously matching the donation!

Don’t forget that November 11th is Veterans day! Make sure to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans!

Learn more About The VetsRoll, Inc. Charitable Services:

Help Us Honor Our Vets!

War Memorials in Washington, D.C. were built as tributes to the service and the ultimate sacrifice of America’s Veterans. We believe it is vitally important for every WWII Veteran, “Rosie-the-Riveter” and Veterans through 12/31/1966 to have the chance to visit and experience THEIR memorials. We provide the long overdue gift of Closure *Gratitude *Respect that will fill their hearts, for the incredible sacrifices they made in the name of Freedom so many years ago! There is no time to waste; we are losing our senior Veterans at a rate of 900 – 1000 per day! These heroes are now in their seventies to their mid-nineties and time is NOT on their side. 1965 Veteran’s and Rosies from 36 states have made this memorable journey to see THEIR memorials in Washington, D.C. The Tour consists of visits to these glorious locations.

CLOSURE – GRATITUDE – RESPECT

THE VETSROLL, INC. ® CHARITABLE SERVICES MISSION:

To provide CLOSURE*GRATITUDE*RESPECT to America’s senior-most Veterans for the incredible sacrifices they have made in the name of freedom!

To learn more and donate to this charity, visit https://www.vetsroll.org

AAA Newsroom: Pump Prices are a Treat for Majority of Motorists

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The national gas price average dropped by four cents on the week to $2.60, despite a jump in gasoline demand and a draw in gasoline stocks. That is the largest one-week decrease since gas prices started to increase more than six weeks ago. Today’s average is a nickel cheaper than last month and 21-cents cheaper than last year at this time.

“On the week, more than half of all states saw gas prices decrease,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “A handful of Great Lakes and Central states saw the largest declines at the pump, while pump prices primarily increased in the West Coast and Rockies regions.”

Refinery maintenance across the country continues, though utilization rates have increased in the last week. This could mean further declines to the national average in the weeks ahead if demand drops. 

Quick Stats

  • The nation’s top 10 largest weekly changes are: Indiana (-14 cents), Ohio (-14 cents), Michigan (-14 cents), Kentucky (-11 cents), California (-8 cents), Florida (-7 cents), Alaska (+7 cents), Nevada (-6 cents), Illinois (-6 cents) and Wisconsin (-5 cents).
  • The nation’s top 10 least expensive markets are: Louisiana ($2.23), Mississippi ($2.24), Texas ($2.25), Alabama ($2.27), South Carolina ($2.27), Missouri ($2.28), Arkansas ($2.29), Oklahoma ($2.29), Virginia ($2.29) and Tennessee ($2.30).

West Coast

Pump prices in the West Coast region continue to fluctuate after a number of refineries in the region underwent planned and unplanned maintenance over the past few weeks. This includes the Olympic Pipeline, which can transport 300,000 b/d of refined products in the region. The pipeline reduced its capacity to undergo unplanned work last week. The pipeline is expected to operate at reduced capacity this week, which will likely put pressure on tight supplies in the region and cause prices to remain high. Additionally, regional power cuts may take some gas stations offline in areas impacted by the fires in California, potentially putting pressure on pump prices.

California ($4.06) and Hawaii ($3.66) are the most expensive markets in the country. Nevada ($3.38), Washington ($3.42), Oregon ($3.34), Alaska ($3.14) and Arizona ($2.90) follow. California (-8 cents) and Nevada (-6 cents) saw the largest decreases, while Alaska (+7 cent) saw the largest increase on the week.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) report for the week ending Oct. 18 showed that total West Coast gasoline stocks mostly held steady from 26.23 million bbl to 26.25 million bbl. The current level is approximately 700,000 bbl lower than this same time last year. Tighter supplies will continue to keep prices high this week, but as refineries resume normal gasoline production levels and imports enter the region, pump prices are expected to continue stabilizing.

Great Lakes and Central States

Four Great Lakes and Central states top the charts for the largest weekly decreases in the country: Indiana (-14 cents), Ohio (-14 cents), Michigan (-14 cents) and Kentucky   (-11 cents). Illinois (-6 cents) and Wisconsin (-5 cents) round out the top 10 list. All states in the region have cheaper week-over-week averages with state averages ranging from $2.89 to $2.63.

Across the region, state averages are cheaper on the week, month and year. Motorists in this region have the largest savings compared to last year. Pump prices range, on average, from 18 to 36 cents cheaper. On the month, pump prices are a nickel to 14 cents less.

Stocks drew by 2 million bbl in EIA’s latest report for the week ending Oct.18. At 48.5 million bbl, gasoline stocks sit at their lowest level since this past June, but are on par with levels from this time last year. The latest refinery utilization rate was recorded at 84%, the second lowest in the country. Motorists are likely to see typical volatility at the pump into early November as regional refineries undergo maintenance.

South and Southeast

While all state gas price averages in the South and Southeast are cheaper on the week, motorists in the region are finding the real cost savings compared to last year. Three states in the region land on the top 10 list for largest yearly change: Louisiana (-32 cents), Florida (-31 cents) and Georgia (-30 cents). At a quarter less, South Carolina has the lowest year-over-year difference.

In the region, gas prices range from $2.23 to $2.39. Florida and Georgia have the highest and same pump price. Eight of the 10 cheapest state gas price averages are from the South and Southeast: Louisiana ($2.23), Mississippi ($2.24), Texas ($2.25), Alabama ($2.27), South Carolina ($2.27), Arkansas ($2.29), Oklahoma ($2.29) and Tennessee ($2.30).

Gasoline stocks drew by less than a half million bbl on the week to now measure at 78.6 million bbl. Meanwhile, regional refinery utilization jumped up from 84.5% to 88%. In the week ahead, motorists are likely to see stable or cheaper gas prices.

Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

Motorists in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states saw the smallest decreases in gas prices on the week of any region in the country. At most, pump prices only dropped three cents and only in three states: North Carolina ($2.39), Delaware ($2.35) and Virginia ($2.29). Most states in the region saw prices decrease by one to two cents or not drop at all. Washington, D.C. (+1 cent) was the outlier.

Compared to last year, Connecticut (-32 cents), Rhode Island (-32 cents) and New Hampshire (-31 cents) are among the top 10 states with the largest pump price difference. At 16-cents, Delaware has the smallest yearly change in pump prices. State gas prices averages in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region are also cheaper month-over-month, except in Washington, D.C. (+1 cent).

Gasoline stocks sit at 62.3 million bbl following a draw of 550,000 bbl in EIA’s latest data. Regional refinery utilization pushed up a percentage point to 60%. The relatively marginal week-over-week changes helped to keep fluctuations minimal. Despite sitting at a 5 million bbl gasoline deficit compared to last year at this time, the region is likely to see gas prices push cheaper or stabilize through early November.

Rockies

For a second week, Idaho (+4 cents) saw the largest weekly increase in the region followed by Utah (+3 cents). Colorado, Wyoming and Montana all saw pump prices increase by a penny. With these jumps, these three states land on the top 10 list of most expensive state averages: Idaho ($2.88), Utah ($2.77) and Colorado ($2.75). Montana ($2.71) and Wyoming ($2.69) rank as the 12th and 14th most expensive states, respectively.

Gasoline stocks declined by a marginal 120,000 bbl. Total stocks sit at 7.2 million bb as regional refinery utilization jumped 4% up to 85.6%. Gas prices have the potential to push cheaper in the week ahead if utilization remains high and stocks hold steady.

Oil market dynamics

At the close of Friday’s formal trading session on the NYMEX, WTI increased by 43 cents to settle at $56.66. Crude prices increased last week after EIA’s report revealed that total domestic crude inventories fell by 1.7 million bbl to 433.2 million bbl last week. Growth in crude exports, from 3.24 million b/d to 3.68 million b/d helped to push crude inventories lower. When compared to last year at this time, export rates are 1.5 million b/d higher. If total domestic crude inventories decrease again, crude prices could increase.

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