Updated 12/6/2022 Gas Prices Keep Plunging; West Coast has Largest Drops Oregon has second-largest weekly decline and sixth-largest monthly drop PORTLAND, Ore., – Drivers are getting an early holiday gift as pump prices continue to plummet. They’re lower in all 50 states again this week, driven by lower crude oil prices, steady demand for gas …
2022 Idaho Gas Price News
Updated 12/5/22 Idaho Gas Prices Under $4 Mark, and Still Falling BOISE – Amid the twinkling lights and holiday cheer, Idaho drivers are finding another reason to feel festive at the gas pump. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular is now $3.94 per gallon, which is 17 cents less than a week ago …
Plan Ahead to Avoid a Holiday Mishap
BOISE – It’s the holiday season, and while it’s a time of joyful celebration, a single mishap can result in a dangerous driving situation or a costly insurance claim. To keep the season merry and bright, AAA is offering tips to safely transport a Christmas tree and protect your home from a humbug moment. “An …
AAA Helps EV Owners Take Charge of Their Trip
BOISE – As electric vehicles increase in popularity, AAA continues to expand its product offerings to help EV owners stay on the go. As part of a 14-city pilot program, AAA members can now request roadside electric vehicle charging services in Bend, OR and the Portland, OR metro area. Other regional cities in the pilot …
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It’s Electrifying! AAA Expands EV Services
PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA is expanding its capabilities and membership benefits by providing more services for electric vehicle drivers. AAA is offering more roadside solutions for EV drivers and investing in research to better understand electric vehicle functionality and consumer perceptions. Portland and Bend are two markets where AAA provides mobile charging for EVs on …
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54.6 Million Americans to Travel for Thanksgiving
BOISE – Thanksgiving travel will continue to rebound in a big way this year. According to AAA, 54.6 million Americans, including nearly 312,000 Idahoans, will hit the road or head to the airport for a Turkey Day trip this year, an increase of 1.5% from a year ago. “This year’s travel volume is back to …
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2022 Thanksgiving Travel Ticks Up, Just Shy of Pre-Pandemic Levels
AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021 and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes. This year is projected to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000*. “Families and friends are eager to spend time together this Thanksgiving, …
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AAA: Thanksgiving Travel Just Shy of Pre-Pandemic Levels
Updated Nov. 23, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 54.6 million Americans (16.4% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 1.5% from 2021 and 98% of volume in 2019. This year is expected to be the third-busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000, …
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Avoid Drowsy Driving
BOISE – With the end of Daylight Savings Time, AAA is reminding drivers to get plenty of rest before they get behind the wheel. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, driver fatigue was a factor in more than 400 single-car crashes last year, or about 5% of the total. But AAA says that could be …
Top 10 Thanksgiving Destinations 2022
From theme park destinations to bustling metropolitan areas, Americans are crisscrossing the country this Thanksgiving. AAA has compiled a list of the top domestic destinations based on flight, hotel, and rental car bookings for Thanksgiving week. Orlando and Anaheim top the list again, as they did in 2021 and 2019, while two new additions round …