Thursday, May 23, 2013
As Memorial Day approaches, it's probably a good idea to gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't …
Monday, November 19, 2012
AAA is forecasting 43.6 million people will be driving to their Thanksgiving feast. And here's some good news - gas prices are expected to drop by Thursday.
AAA projects 43.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. That's an increase of 0.7 percent over the 43.3 million people who traveled last year. This increase marks the fourth consecutive year of growing holiday travelers since 2008 when Thanksgiving travel fell by 25 percent. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, Nov. 21, to Sunday, Nov. 25. “Thanksgiving travel hit a decade low in 2008 when only 37.8 million Americans traveled,” said AAA President and CEO Robert Darbelnet in a news release. “Since that year we have seen a steady increase in the number of travelers taking to the roads and skies for the holiday. Americans continue to find ways to economize …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Hurricane Isaac may have an influence of the price at the pump, but it isn't expected to be a long term issue.
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- Dan Barger
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Uncertainty over the supply of gas, with the potential disruption of refinery operations on the Gulf Coast, led to a jump in gas prices by as much as 15 cents a gallon overnight Monday, according to Mike Right vice president of public Affairs of AAA Missouri. The best gas prices around Fenton and High Ridge are $3.43/gal at Petromart, 698 Gravois Bluffs Blvd., Fenton, $3.60/gal at Road Ranger, 205 N. Highway Dr., Fenton and $3.56/gal at Quick Stop, 1091 Gravois Rd., High Ridge. For a daily up-to-date look at gas prices in the area, as well as information about your daily commute, check out "Commute" on the Patch home page. Right doesn't expect the jump in gas prices to last long, probably coming back down by the Labor Day weekend. "…
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
And the prices could drop to as low as $2 per gallon, according to our source.
If you’ve got a vacation planned in the near future, there’s good news for you: gas prices are going down. The per-gallon price has hit its lowest point this year—on average, about $3.10 per gallon in the St. Louis area. The lowest price in Fenton and High Ridge on Wednesday morning was $3 per gallon. Keep in touch with local gas prices by checking Fenton-High Ridge Patch's commute page, which includes the lowest local gas prices. “The biggest trend on gasoline prices is the significant reduction in crude oil,” said Mike Right, vice president of public affairs for AAA St. Louis. He noted that there has been about a 30 percent price-drop for crude oil since May. “To that, add the fact that inventories of both gasoline and crude oil in the …
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
New service provides readers with real-time traffic conditions and the most current gas prices around Fenton and High Ridge.
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- Dan Barger
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Patch has a new Traffic & Gas link to provide readers the most up-to-date information regarding gas prices around Fenton and High Ridge and road conditions around the St. Louis area. At the top of the screen on the light blue bar, readers will find a tab with the words “Traffic & Gas.” Click on the tab and a map of the area and gas prices in Fenton and High Ridge will appear. To see another part of the map: click on the map and move it in the desired direction. To see more gas prices, click on the words “More Local Prices” in the lower left hand corner.
Monday, August 29, 2011
The lowest gas prices across the area are averaging $3.24 a gallon.
Patch brings you the locations of the cheapest gas prices in Fenton and High Ridge each Monday, or whenever the prices jumps or drops significantly. Prices took a jump since last week when we reported prices at $3.24. Currently, the lowest gas prices are holding at $3.47 in the area at a dozen Fenton stations as of Sunday evening. However the Road Ranger station at 205 North Highway Drive is a penny or two cheaper on midgrade (3.61) and premium gas (3.75). In High Ridge, three stations are reported at $3.47 for regular unleaded: The gas stations typically are along Highway 141 between Highway 21 and Interstate 44 and down Gravois Road from the Meramec River and to Highway PP. These prices are from StLouisGasPrices.com as reported by …
Monday, August 22, 2011
The lowest gas prices across the area are averaging $3.24 a gallon.
Patch brings you the locations of the cheapest gas prices in Fenton and High Ridge each Monday, or whenever the prices jumps or drops significantly. Currently, the lowest gas prices are holding at $3.24 in the area at about nine Fenton stations. Those stations are: In High Ridge, gas is reported as a penny higher than Fenton. The following four stations are reported at $3.25 in High Ridge: The service stations typically are along Highway 141 between Highway 21 and Interstate 44 and down Gravois Road from the Meramec River and to Highway PP. These prices are from StLouisGasPrices.com as reported by drivers throughout the area. They are remarkably similar, but there are bargains to be found. Whether you need a few gallons of gas for the lawn…
Monday, August 15, 2011
The lowest gas prices across the area are averaging $3.29 a gallon.
Patch brings you the locations of the cheapest gas prices in Fenton and High Ridge each Monday, or whenever the prices jumps or drops significantly. Currently, the lowest gas prices are holding at $3.29 in the area, except for one Fenton station where gas is $3.24 a gallon. The service stations typically are along Highway 141 between Highway 21 and Interstate 44 and down Gravois Road from the Meramec River and to Highway PP. These prices are from StLouisGasPrices.com as reported by drivers throughout the area. They are remarkably similar, but there are bargains to be found. Whether you need a few gallons of gas for the lawn mower or need to fill up your SUV, be sure to check where the local gas prices are the best. If you find a better gas…
Monday, August 1, 2011
Lowest gas prices across the area are averaging $3.59 a gallon.
Patch brings you the locations of the cheapest gas prices in Fenton and High Ridge each Monday, or whenever the prices jumps or drops significantly. Currently, the lowest gas prices are averaging $3.59 in the area. The service stations typically are along Highway 141 between Highway 21 and Interstate 44 and down Gravois Road from the Meramec River and to Highway PP. These prices are from StLouisGasPrices.com as reported by drivers throughout the area. They are remarkably similar, but there are bargains to be found. Whether you need a few gallons of gas for the lawn mower or need to fill up your SUV, be sure to check where the local gas prices are the best. If you find a better gas price, you can report it here as a comment or become a …
Monday, July 25, 2011
Gas prices across the area are averaging $3.59 a gallon.
Patch brings you the locations of the cheapest gas prices in Fenton and High Ridge each Monday, or whenever the prices jumps or drops significantly. Currently, gas prices are averaging $3.59 in the area. The service stations typically are along Highway 141 between Highway 21 and Interstate 44 and down Gravois Road from the Meramec River and to Highway PP. These prices are from StLouisGasPrices.com as reported by drivers throughout the area. They are remarkably similar, but there are bargains to be found. Whether you need a few gallons of gas for the lawn mower or need to fill up your SUV, be sure to check where the local gas prices are the best. If you find a better gas price, you can report it here as a comment or become a reporter for …
Cheri M.
12:32 pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Right, Daniel! All over the "threat" of a hurricane--it pays to plan ahead!! more ›