AAA Research finds minimal benefits, increased risks from raising speed limits PORTLAND, Ore., (July 13, 2023) – Many think that raising speed limits can help drivers get to their destinations more quickly. But new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that raising speed limits may do little to save time and can…
Minimal movement in all states this week PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average is barely budging this week. About half of all states, including Oregon, are seeing small declines on the week, while the other half are seeing small to moderate increases. Crude oil prices have been inching up so that could put upward pressure…
PORTLAND, Ore., – While the national average has remained between $3.52 and $3.60 since the start of May, many states including Oregon have seen some large swings in prices during this time. This week, pump prices are up in 22 states, including Oregon, while prices have fallen in 28 states. For the week, the national…
50.7 million Americans including 587,000 Oregonians to travel for Independence Day PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA expects record-breaking travel for the Independence Day holiday, surpassing the previous record set in 2019. AAA projects 50.7 million Americans (15.1% of the population) including 587,000 Oregonians will take a trip a trip 50 miles or more from home. This…
Oregon average jumps nine cents which is the largest weekly gain in the nation PORTLAND, Ore., – It’s a mixed bag for gas prices this week with about half of the states seeing small to moderate increases and the other half with small to moderate declines. Maintenance on the Olympic Pipeline has caused prices to…
Pipeline maintenance causes prices to soar in the Pacific Northwest PORTLAND, Ore., – Robust demand for gas is sending pump prices higher in many states, and expected work on the Olympic pipeline is causing some hefty increases in Oregon, Washington, and some other West Coast states. For the week, the national average for regular rises…
AAA Research shows Ford F-150 Lightning Range Falls with Heavy Loads PORTLAND, Ore., – With electric vehicles becoming more popular, drivers need to know how range is impacted by a vehicle’s load. AAA Automotive Engineering researchers recently tested the Ford F-150 Lightning, the electric version of the best-selling pickup in the U.S., to determine the…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are showing minimal movement this week. Most states including Oregon are seeing prices change by a few cents or less. Relatively low crude oil prices and a dip in demand for gas in the U.S. are helping to keep pump prices fairly steady. For the week, the national average for…
Fatal crashes involving teen drivers spike between Memorial Day and Labor Day PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA finds that the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when crash fatalities involving teen drivers rise. Nationwide, 7,316 people died in summertime crashes involving teen drivers from 2012 to 2021. That’s an average of eight people…
PORTLAND, Ore., – The seasonal surge in gasoline demand ahead of the Memorial Day weekend sent pump prices climbing as drivers fueled up for holiday road trips. The deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling may also bring a rally in oil and gas prices. Still, drivers are saving about a dollar a gallon compared…