AAA TOW TRUCK DRIVERS WILL PROTECT ROADWAYS FROM DRUNK DRIVERS FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVITIES
Tampa, FL March 10, 2010
AAA Auto Club South and Budweiser will protect roadways on St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the ‘Tow to Go’ program that is credited with safely removing more than 11,200 drunk drivers off the roads since it started in 1998. Anyone can call for a ‘Tow to Go’ ride Friday through Wednesday, March 12 – 17.
CONTINUED POSITIVE ECONOMIC NEWS PUSHES CRUDE PRICES HIGHER
Tampa, FL March 7, 2010
The price of crude oil increased further amid positive economic news, closing at $81.50 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Reports from the U.S. Labor Department stated unemployment rose less than forecast showing further signs of economic recovery. The continued positive news bolstered investor expectations that U.S. fuel demand is on the rise.
RETAIL GAS PRICES SPIKE AS PRICE OF CRUDE CONTINUES TO RISE
Tampa, FL February 28, 2010
Across the nation, consumers watched the price of retail gasoline increase upwards of 10 cents in some markets. The spike in retail prices is a response to crude oil increasing after reports showed the U.S. economy grew more than expected in the last quarter of 2009—at a 5.9 percent annual rate, up from the 5.7 percent forecast. In addition, the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product gained the most in six years, which led Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernake to say the U.S. economy is in the "nascent" or beginning of a recovery.
CRUDE OIL RISES TO HIGHEST PRICE IN FIVE WEEKS AND RETAIL GASOLINE PRICES INCREASE
Tampa, FL February 21, 2010
Crude oil closed at its highest price in five weeks amid concerns future gasoline supplies may tighten in response to an ongoing strike by Total S.A. French refinery workers that began Wednesday, Feb. 17. The local union also called for strikes at Exxon Mobil Corp.’s plants in Normandy and Southern France to begin Tuesday, Feb. 23; however, nothing has been confirmed.
GLOBAL DEMAND SLIPS, OIL PRICES PLUNGE AND U.S. DOLLAR SURGES
Tampa, FL February 07, 2010
Global oil demand is forecast to take a dive in certain European countries such as Greece, Portugal, and Spain, on speculation that efforts to reduce deficits will curb economic recovery.
The euro dropped to an eight-month low and pushed the value of the U.S. dollar even higher causing crude oil prices to drop to a seven-week low.
Crude oil closed on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) at $71.19 a barrel.
GLOBAL DEMAND SLIPS, OIL PRICES PLUNGE AND U.S. DOLLAR SURGES
Tampa, FL February 07, 2010
Global oil demand is forecast to take a dive in certain European countries such as Greece, Portugal, and Spain, on speculation that efforts to reduce deficits will curb economic recovery.
The euro dropped to an eight-month low and pushed the value of the U.S. dollar even higher causing crude oil prices to drop to a seven-week low.
Crude oil closed on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) at $71.19 a barrel.
U.S. DOLLAR CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN AS CRUDE OIL FALLS TO FIVE-WEEK LOW
Tampa, FL January 31, 2010
Crude oil fell 13 percent to close Friday at $72.89 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange after reaching a 15-month high of $83.93 on January 11. The U.S. dollar continued to rise in strength against the Euro making commodities, such as crude oil, less attractive to investors.
AMPLE SUPPLY AND CONTINUED WEAK U.S. DEMAND PUSH CRUDE PRICES LOWER
Tampa, FL January 24, 2010
Crude oil steadily declined last week and is forecast to continue the decline throughout the end of the month. Gasoline inventories rose more than three million barrels last week, while U.S. fuel consumption dropped 1.8 percent. Crude oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed Friday at $74.54 per barrel; the lowest since December 22.
GEORGIA STATE OFFICIALS AND AAA HELD PRESS CONFERENCE TO PROHIBIT TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Tampa, FL January 19, 2010
State Representative Allen Peake (R-Bibb County) announced today a key piece of legislation that would prohibit texting while driving in the state of Georgia. AAA Auto Club South fully supports Peake’s bill (House Bill 938) as studies have shown texting while driving to be an extremely dangerous distraction for drivers due to the extended time drivers spend not looking at the road.
WARMER WEATHER AND STRONGER U.S. DOLLAR PUSH OIL PRICES LOWER FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE DAYS
Tampa, FL January 17, 2010
The past couple of weeks, multiple factors such as below-normal temperatures, a weakening U.S. dollar, and refinery shutdowns for maintenance steadily increased crude oil and retail gasoline prices to a 15-month high. But for five consecutive days, prices have dropped as temperatures thawed and the U.S. dollar gained more than $1.40 against the Euro.
FRIGID TEMPERATURES THROUGH MOST OF U.S. AND A WEAK DOLLAR PUSH OIL & RETAIL GASOLINE PRICES HIGHER
Tampa, FL January 10, 2010
Continuing a price trend of recent weeks, retail gasoline prices have risen to their highest level in 15 months as frigid weather, a weak U.S. Dollar, rising crude oil prices, and scheduled refinery shutdowns all contribute to higher prices at the pump.
AAA WANTS GEORGIA MOTORISTS TO BE CAUTIOUS AND AWARE WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICY WEATHER
Tampa, FL January 06, 2010
Weather forecast predict snowy conditions and frigid temperatures in Georgia for the remainder of the week that can endanger motorists if the proper safety precautions are not met. AAA expects double the call volume in response to stranded motorists in unprepared and/or unmaintained vehicles.
AAA WANTS TENNESSEANS TO BE CAUTIOUS AND AWARE WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICY WEATHER
Tampa, FL January 06, 2010
Weather forecast predict snowy conditions and frigid temperatures in Tennessee for the remainder of the week that can endanger motorists if the proper safety precautions are not met. AAA expects double the call volume in response to stranded motorists in unprepared and/or unmaintained vehicles.
CRUDE OIL ENDS THE YEAR AT SIX-WEEK HIGH, A RESPONSE TO SEVERE TEMPERATURES IN THE U.S.
Tampa, FL January 03, 2010
Demand for heating oil continues to increase amid forecasts for below-normal temperatures in the U.S. through mid-January and pushed crude oil to its highest price in six weeks. Crude oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed the holiday-shortened trading week at $79.36.
AAA Tow Truck Drivers will Protect Roadways from Drunk Drivers New Year’s Eve
Tampa, FL December 30, 2009
AAA Auto Club South and Budweiser will protect drivers throughout the New Year’s weekend thanks to ‘Tow to Go’— a program that provides a confidential ride home and tow, free of charge, to anyone who may have had too much to drink by simply calling 1-800-AAA-HELP.
‘Tow to Go’ has kept more than 10,000 drunk drivers off the roads since 1998 and is designed to protect everyone on the roads from preventable car crashes, not just the intoxicated driver.
AAA OFFERS SAFETY ADVICE FOR DRIVING IN FOG
Tampa, FL December 23, 2009
When combined, fog, wet weather and traffic can result in a disastrous situation for many motorists, especially at this time of year.
Extreme caution is imperative on the roadways, especially during early morning commutes when visibility from fog is lowest. Most fog-related crashes occur during the morning rush hour (6-9 a.m.) and involve motorists who do not take appropriate safety measures to maneuver through the fog.
DESPITE CRUDE OIL’S CLIMB DURING HOLIDAY-SHORTENED TRADING WEEK, RETAIL GASOLINE PRICES REMAIN RELATIVELY UNCHANGED
Tampa, FL December 27, 2009
Although crude oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed the holiday-shortened trading week on a high note Christmas Eve at $78.05 per barrel, retail gasoline prices remained relatively unchanged.
Tom O'Brien Retires, John Tomlin Moves Into Driver's Seat At AAA Auto Club South
Tampa, FL December 21, 2009
After more than 33 years of service to AAA Auto Club South, Tom O’Brien retired yesterday as President and Chief Executive Officer of the 4.1 million member, 3,000 employee, multi-state auto club – now the third largest AAA affiliate in North America . He is succeeded beginning today by John Tomlin who previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and joined AAA in 1989. Tomlin is also CEO of Auto Club South Insurance Company (ACSIC).
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Treacherous East Coast Snow Storm Pushes NYMEX Crude Oil Up To $74.42 Per Barrel
Tampa, FL December 20, 2009
Although crude oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed last week below $70 per barrel for the first time since October, a major winter storm that pummeled the east coast pushed crude oil back up to the mid-$70s range.
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Crude Oil Slides Below $70 Per Barrel, Wholesale And Retail Gasoline Prices Decline
Tampa, FL December 13, 2009
Crude oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed the week Friday down $5.60 settling at $69.87 per barrel.
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AAA Projects 3.8% Nationwide Increase In Christmas/New Year's Holiday Travel But SOutheast & Other Regions Run Counter To National Projection
Tampa, FL December 16, 2009
The perception of economic recovery is delivering a rebound in holiday travel this year as 87.7 million Americans are projected to travel during the Christmas/New Year’s Holiday (Dec. 23 to Jan. 3).
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AAA Auto Club South Urges Consumers To Shop Around For Airlines To Avoid Extra Fees And Find The Best Service
Tampa, FL December 10, 2009
With few exceptions, air travel for most American leisure travelers has become a frustrating and often unpleasant experience.
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AAA Kicks Off 66th Annual Traffic Safety Poster And Video Contest For Students
Tampa, FL December 8, 2009
AAA Auto Club South is using its annual traffic safety poster and video contest to stimulate creativity in young people while teaching them life-saving traffic safety concepts.
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NYMEX Crude Oil Slips To Lowest Price In 7 Weeks; Retail Gasoline Posts A Nominal Increase
Tampa, FL December 6, 2009
Many analysts believe it was a strengthening dollar and massive crude oil supplies that led to crude oil’s closing last week at it’s lowest price in seven weeks. But at the same time, gasoline prices posted a penny per gallon increase.
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Thanksgiving Week Ends With Slight Dip In Retail Gasoline Prices; NYMEX Crude Oil Also Closes The Holiday-Shortened Week In Decline
Tampa, FL November 29, 2009
Concerns that Dubai banks might default on $60 billion in debt led to The Dow Jones Industrial average giving up 155 points Friday.
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Consumers Find Smarter Ways To Spend During The Holidays
Tampa, FL November 25, 2009
In AAA's Second Annual Holiday Shopping survey, consumers reported that the current state of the economy will affect the way they plan to shop this holiday season.
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AAA Auto Club South And Budweiser Will Be Protecting Roadways From Drunk Drivers Thanksgiving Weekend
Tampa, FL November 23, 2009
AAA Auto CLub South and Budweiser will be protecting drivers on the road for Thanksgiving weekend thanks to 'Tow to Go' -- a program that provides a confidential ride home and tow, free of charge, to anyone charge, to anyone who may have had too much to drink simply by calling 1-800-AAA-HELP.
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If Recent History Means Anything, Expect Retail Gasoline Prices To Move Lower Despite 38 Million Americans Traveling for Thanksgiving
Tampa, FL November 22, 2009
NYMEX crude oil slumped at the end of the week as the dollar strenghtened against the euro, reducing the appeal of commodities to investors.
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AAA Projects 1.4% Increase In Thanksgiving Travel As Consumers See Signs Of Economic Recovery
Tampa, FL November 18, 2009
With a cautious eye on economic recovery more Americans intend to travel this year for Thanksgiving than last year.
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Gasoline Prices Decline As Crude Oil Slips to $76.35 Per Barrel
Tampa, FL November 15, 2009
With crude oil slipping to the lowest level on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) since Oct. 15, and oil refineries operating at historically low levels, the price of gasoline is in retreat.
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Again, Crude Oil Declines As U.S. Dept. Of Labor Reports Unemployment At 10.2%
Tampa, FL November 8, 2009
The economic recovery that is expected to push crude oil prices higher in 2010 got detoured last week when the U.S. Dept. of Labor reported the nation’s unemployment had topped 10% for the first time since 1983.
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They Stood Tall, Crossed Party Linese and Now Lives Are Being Saved
State Sen. Nan Rich and State Rep. Rich Glorioso Honored in Tallahassee
AAA Auto Club South Names Legislators of the Year for 2009
Tallahassee, FL November 3, 2009
AAA Auto Club South today presented Legislator of the Year awards to State Senator Nan Rich, D-Sunrise, and State Rep. Rich Glorioso, R-Plant City, for their work in helping to strengthen Florida’s weak safety belt law.
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Crude Oil Slips Below $80...But Retail Gasoline May Go Higher As Wholesale Price Increases Are Passed On To Consumers
Pembroke Pines, FL November 1, 2009
The good news for consumers is that the price of crude oil declined by $3 per barrel this past week, closing at $77 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX)…
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AAA Teams Up WIth The Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles To Offer Driver License Services At No Cost To Taxpayers
Pembroke Pines, FL October 29, 2009
To better serve Florida motorists, AAA Auto Club South has teamed up with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to offer Floridians the ability to easily renew a driver license, obtain a duplicate driver license, change a name or address on a driver license, get an identification card, and apply for voter registraion—all at no additional cost to taxpayers.
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Don't Let Halloween Turn Into A Drunk Driving Nightmare
Tampa, FL October 27, 2009
AAA Auto Club South and Budweiser will protect people on the roads this Halloween weekend by providing FREE rides home to intoxicated drivers and their cars.
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AAA Urges Adult Halloween Partygoers to Designate a Sober Driver
Tampa, FL October 26, 2009
With nearly one in three adults planning to attend or host a Halloween party this year, AAA urges partygoers to plan in advance by designating a sober driver before enjoying the festivities.
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Retail Gasoline Prices Spike As NYMEX Crude Oil Closes Week Above $80 Per Barrel
Tampa, FL October 25, 2009
Despite weak consumer demand and ample fuel supplies, crude oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) posted its highest weekly closing price of 2009, $80.50 per barrel, pushing up wholesale and retail fuel prices. The national average price of gasoline increased by 12 cents per gallon in the past week.
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AAA Conducted On-Site Distracted Driving Surveys At Ponte Vedra High School To Bring Attention To Teen Driver Behavior
Ponte Vedra FL October 20, 2009
This morning AAA conducted an observational survey of 271 student drivers at Ponte Vedra High School as they entered the student parking lot. Interestingly, the observed behaviors were not as dangerous as the distracted behaviors to which the students admitted in a written survey last week. For example, in the written survey 91 percent admitted talking on a cell phone while driving and 84 percent admitted to texting while driving, yet only 11 percent were observed engaging in these or other distracted behaviors.
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NYMEX Crude Oil Registers Nearly $7 Per Barrel Increase To Push Retail Gasoline Prices Higher
Tampa, FL October 18, 2009
Over the past two weeks the price of crude oil has risen by $8.58 per barrel aided by a spike of $6.76 per barrel this past week to close Friday at $78.53 on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).
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AAA Donates S.A.F.E. Presentations To Pinellas County High Schools To Show Teens The Dangers Of Distracted Driving
Tampa, FL October 15, 2009
The perceived need for instant communication has made the cell phone a must-have for teenagers. Nothing seems to stand between teens and their peers, not even the known dangers of driving distracted. Next week begins National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 18-24) that draws attention to teen driver behavior and car crashes—which kill more than 5,000 teens annually.
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AAA Conveys The Dangers Of Texting While Driving To Teens
Tampa, FL October 15, 2009
The perceived need for instant communication has made the cell phone a must-have for teenagers. Nothing seems to stand between teens and their peers, not even the known dangers of driving distracted. Next week begins National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 18-24) that draws attention to teen driver behavior and car crashes—which kill more than 5,000 teens annually.
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Weak Dollar Pushes Crude Prices Slightly Higher While Retail Gasoline Prices Post First Increase Since August
Tampa, FL October 11, 2009
Because of the weakness of the U.S. dollar (it hit a 14-month low versus the euro last week) energy markets and crude oil are attracting investors and that has pushed crude oil to close Friday at $71.77 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).
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AAA Offers Tips For Finding Quality Homeowners Insurance
Tampa, FL October 9, 2009
With insurance companies leaving the state of Florida, “non-renewing” thousands of homeowners policies, eliminating discounts on homeowners insurance and/or requesting multi-digit insurance rate increases, AAA encourages homeowners to take the time now to research their options.
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Crude Oil Supplies Build As Consumer Demand Weakens; Pump Prices Edge Lower
Tampa, FL October 4, 2009
The price of crude oil traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) increased nearly $4 per barrel over last week’s closing price ($66.01) but oil analysts are uncertain that the increase offers a clear signal that economic recovery is taking root. Crude oil closed Friday at $69.95 per barrel.
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