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Local Gas Prices Hit $4 A Gallon

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:03:59 +0000

We all know that local gas prices have been steadily rising these past few weeks, and now there are reports of $4 a gallon gas in central New York. Here’s more from our sister station, WIBX: “Motorists in the Utica-Rome market are now paying more for a gallon of gas than anywhere in upstate New [...]

Local Gas Prices Above National Average

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:03:13 +0000

If you have done any traveling recently this comes as no surprise. Gas prices in New York State are far above the national average. As reported by WIBX radio's Kristine Bellino the state average is nearly 30 cents higher than the national with the Central New York area among the highest. State Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi is asking questions.

Why Are Local Gas Prices Higher Than National Average?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:10:11 +0000

Thankfully, gas prices have come down in the past few weeks, especially with holiday travel this week. But, it still makes you wonder why our local gas prices are higher than the national average. According to our sister station, WIBX: “The national average for gasoline has dropped seven cents over the past week to about [...]

Gas Prices Are Soaring

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:06:10 +0000

Yes, these late “Frog Days Of Summer” have seen big increases in gas prices. On my way to Big Frog 104 today, I paid $3.91 for regular. Here are the details from our sister station, WIBX: “Gas prices have entered uncharted territory. AAA’s Ed Welsh says prices have never been this high at this time [...]

Why Are Gas Prices Rising?

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:30:42 +0000

Gas prices are on the rise. The average nationwide cost of a gallon of gas has risen $.53 since January and analysts predict they will go higher before topping off. The price of gas in the Utica-Rome area has either topped or is fast approaching $4 per gallon giving local motorists pause before heading out to the store for a loaf of bread or visiting friends and neighbors. What is causing the increase? Lots of things.

Forget Gas Prices, Have You Seen the Price of Air? [VIDEO]

Tad Pole — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:11:03 +0000

If you're old enough to remember when attendants pumped the gas for you, you're old enough to remember when air and water were free at the filling station. I never said much when I had to find a quarter to pump up a low tire, but a buck? Are you kidding me? I instantly flashed back to Gomer at Wally's Filling Station on the Andy Griffith show, "water and air are free, but we charge for gas and oil."