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.
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.
The vote, 29-19, sent the bill to the state House of Representatives, where a partisan fight for control has paralyzed the chamber a week into the new legislative session.
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 Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.
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Councilmember Mark Squilla brought forth 13 bills about the arena and the surrounding area as the Sixers seek a move away from Wells Fargo Center.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.
The cousins were born just a day apart – just like their mothers.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
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New Jersey students and their coaches remembered Monica Mosley as a golf mentoring program began Wednesday night.
The CEOs of both Amtrak and NJ Transit were joined by several New Jersey members of Congress for a private tour of the system's northeast corridor Wednesday.
City officials and the Atlantic City Housing Authority shared an action plan to address the ongoing issues at Stanley Holmes Village.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
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McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
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The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
New Jersey residents spoke out at a public meeting in Palmyra to discuss safety and reliability issues following the deadly River Line crash.
A fatal three-car collision closed both lanes of the George C. Platt Bridge in southwest Philadelphia early Monday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Two former Penn State football players facing felony rape charges are free on bond while they await their next hearing.
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More than 30 bars, restaurants and shops on East Passyunk Avenue and adjacent streets are offering discounts and spooky deals
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
After a viral Portal art installation opened in LOVE Park in Center City, Philadelphia now has a window into the world.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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Dozens of Jason Kelce look-alikes and superfans gathered in South Philadelphia for a costume contest Thursday.
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Not Mayor Parker took a few other mayors from around the country on a tour on Thursday. Parker was at the Brith Shalom House in West Philadelphia along with a group from the U.S. Council of Mayors. they discussed a variety of ways to address the housing crisis at the local level. Mayor Parker renewed a promise to create 30,000 housing units in Philadelphia.