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The continued volatility of fuel prices impacts businesses, especially those with fleet vehicles. “According to PHH Arval, an increase of just one dollar, from $3.50 to $4.50, will increase the fuel expense of a fleet sedan by almost $550 per year. For light trucks, the increase is even tougher on a fleet budget — an […]
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Florida Drivers May Soon Pay Mileage Taxes Based on GPS Tracking The State of Florida is considering a novel idea. Florida is considering using a GPS tracking device to track the miles driven by each vehicle. Currently, whenever one refuels at a gas station, a portion of the gas per gallon price is a tax […]
Gas prices fell for the fifth consecutive week, just in time for the start of the summer driving season, easing fears that gas prices will top $4 a gallon this summer.
This recent decline in gas prices has led some to suggest that we may be at or at least near to the peak price for the season. But history say otherwise.
More Gas Price Increases Expected During Peak Summer Driving Season (April – September)
Gas prices have topped $7 per gallon on Santa Catalina Island, a gorgeous island off the coast off southern California.
Gas prices on Catalina Island have been averaging more than $7 a gallon for the past two weeks.
Robert Crawley, owner of Robert’s Coffee and Vending Service in Longview, TX, told the Longview News Journal his firm operates a fleet of about 20 delivery trucks and service vehicles.
Crawley said, “compared to this time last year we’re spending about $500 more a week on gasoline. So far, we’ve absorbed the expense and haven’t had to pass it along to our customers.”
Why are the gas prices so high? Industry experts cite Middle East tensions, pipeline disruptions, refinery problems, and now, the seasonal switch to the pricier summer blend.
On Thursday, AAA had the opportunity to sit down with President Obama, following his speech on energy issues in Cushing, Oklahoma, to discuss the topic of rising oil and gasoline prices.
Gasoline prices across the United States continue to rise. On Tuesday the current national average price for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $3.90. This price is six cents more expensive than one week ago, and 27 cents more expensive than one month ago. The national average price at the pump has now risen for 18 consecutive days and has only declined on three of the past 60 days.
The President outlined the two key issues that have pressured prices higher this year: tensions with Iran and increasing global demand for crude oil. Bearish developments for oil prices on both of these issues last week were seen as the primary stories pressuring prices lower.
Gas prices are six cents more expensive than one week ago, and 32 cents more expensive than one year ago. Prices have risen for 18 consecutive days.
Despite this year’s record high gas prices, a GPS fleet tracking system can absolutely help to reduce your fuel costs.
Gas prices have risen 31 cents in the past 30 days, which means gas prices are rising about a penny a day.
The current national average price for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $3.87, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report, the highest price ever in the month of March.
Gas prices have never been higher this time of the year in the U.S.
Gas prices increased 13¢ per gallon in the past week, and increased 29 cents in the last month. That means gas prices are rising 1- 2¢ per day.
In 12 California cities, the average price of gas has already surpassed $4.25.
Pacific Coast states have seen an average increase of 54 cents per gallon since the start of the year, while prices in Mountain West states have increased by only 16 cents during the same period, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.
