BOISE – Idaho drivers are still saving at the pump this week, but with a surprise announcement by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the time of cheaper pump prices may be running out. Over the weekend, OPEC unexpectedly announced plans to reduce crude oil production by another 1 million barrels per day…
BOISE – April is Car Care Month, and with the average vehicle now more than 12 years old, AAA is reminding drivers to catch up on routine maintenance before a spring or summer road trip. “There are many variables that go into a successful vacation, but preventative maintenance can really take a lot of stress…
BOISE – Don’t drive intoxicated, don’t drive “Intexticated.” That’s AAA’s safety message for Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a reminder that using a mobile device behind the wheel can have the same deadly consequences as driving impaired. “Most people would never drink and drive, but they may not realize that texting, emailing, watching a video, or…
BOISE – In a pleasant bout of déjà vu, Idaho drivers saw pump prices fall for the third week in a row. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.58, which is four cents less than a week ago and nine cents less than a month…
Icicles hanging from the roof may seem like a typical part of winter in the Gem State, but they can also be signs of an ice dam that can cause expensive damage to your home. Ice dams form when warm air from inside your home leaks out to melt snow on the roof, causing water…
BOISE – Idaho drivers continue to see savings at the pump as economic fears drive down the cost of crude oil. “Normally, when fuel demand increases and supplies tighten up, the price of fill-ups trends higher. But with the cost of crude in serious turmoil right now, that hasn’t been the case this week,” says…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices have dipped slightly this week, and the Gem State recently fell out of the Top Ten for most expensive fuel (currently sitting at #11). Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.64 per gallon, which is four cents less than a week ago. The national average is $3.46…
BOISE – With the return of March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Friday this year, many Americans will be celebrating over the weekend. AAA is reminding drivers to plan ahead to stay safe behind the wheel. “When St. Patrick’s Day falls in the middle of the week, people may exercise a bit…
BOISE – With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, Idaho drivers may have a tough time finding good luck at the pump. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.67, which is two cents more than a week ago and the same price as a month ago. Meanwhile, the U.S.…
BOISE – Many drivers have experienced the frightening feeling of becoming drowsy behind the wheel. But according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, most drivers tend to underestimate how tired they really are, which could lead to risky driving that puts everyone in harm’s way. In a recent AAA study, researchers…