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Massachusetts Gas Prices Break Record

Massachusetts Gas Prices Break Record

BOSTON (AP) -- A statewide survey on Monday by AAA Southern New England found an average price of $3.54 per gallon for self-serve, regular unleaded.

"Checkpoint Evolution" To Help Worried Passengers

LINTHICUM, Md. (AP) -- Waiting in an airport security line and then going through the checkpoint can be a stressful time, between taking off your shoes and emptying your pockets.

NHDOT To Begin Safety Patrols On I-93

NHDOT To Begin Safety Patrols On I-93

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Orange trucks will help drivers from seeing red during the morning and evening commutes on Interstate 93 in southern New Hampshire.

Gas Prices Back Off Slightly

Gas Prices Back Off Slightly

PORTLAND (AP) -- Gas prices remain high with the start of a new work week, but they're lower than the record highs recorded last week.

MBTA Ridership Boosted By High Gas Prices

MBTA Ridership Boosted By High Gas Prices

BOSTON (AP) -- MBTA General Manager Dan Grabauskas says rising gas prices have triggered increased ridership on the system's trains and buses.

Oil Passes $120, Gas Prices Slip

Oil Passes $120, Gas Prices Slip

NEW YORK (AP) -- Oil futures surged to a new record over $120 a barrel Monday, raising concerns about higher prices for gasoline and goods and services throughout the economy.

Travel Experts Say Now Is Good Time To Get Deals

Travel Experts Say Now Is Good Time To Get Deals

(NBC) -- Many people are downsizing when it comes to summer travel. Instead of flying somewhere, they're driving and instead of driving far, they are staying close to home.

Websites Help Drivers Find Cheapest Gasoline

Websites Help Drivers Find Cheapest Gasoline

(NBC) -- Lots of the new smart-phones on the market let you go online and do pretty much the same thing you can do with your computer.

Gas Station Owner Explains What You're Paying For

Gas Station Owner Explains What You're Paying For

(NBC) -- "There's a lot of people to be blamed, but I can assure you the speculators, Wall Street people have a lot to do with this," Max said.

American To Begin Charging For Checked Bag

American To Begin Charging For Checked Bag

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- American Airlines is cutting back on domestic flights, laying off workers and adding new passenger fees as it struggles with record-high fuel prices.

How High Will Gas Prices Go?

How High Will Gas Prices Go?

(NBC) -- With the national average gas price now over a record $4.00 a gallon American motorists are worried they still haven't seen the worst.

Jetport Adds New Restaurant

Jetport Adds New Restaurant

PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- The newest restaurant at the Portland Jetport is now open.

Two More Airlines To Charge For 1st Luggage

Two More Airlines To Charge For 1st Luggage

CHICAGO (AP) -- United Airlines and US Airways are following the lead of American Airlines, which makes customers pay $15 for the first checked bag.

Study Claims High Gas Prices Linked To Fewer Deaths

Study Claims High Gas Prices Linked To Fewer Deaths

"When that happens we drive more, we drive bigger cars, we drive faster and fatalities are higher".

Utah Man Shows Off His Green RV

Utah Man Shows Off His Green RV

BOUNTIFUL, Ut. (NBC) -- At first glance, it looks like a normal recreational vehicle -- a Ford F-350 pickup with a camper shell mounted on the top.   But you've never gone camping like this.

 
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