Gasoline price trend in four battleground states
If there’s one commodity consumers watch to determine how things are going in their pocketbook, it’s gasoline prices. So what is the trend in 4 battleground states who may decide the presidency this November? For the last 12 months, energy prices were up 2.1%, lower than the overall 3.5% inflation. Gasoline gained 1.3% for the past year, while electricity jumped 5% says Reuters.
Info below is from AAA.
Arizona: average price of regular
5/09/24. – $3.99
Week Ag $4.03
Month Ago $4.07
Trend DOWN
Georgia:
5/09/24 – $3.43
Week Ago- $3.44
Month ago. $3.35
Trend MIXED
Pennsylvania:
5/09/24 $3.78
Week ago $3.81
Month ago $3.69
Trend MIXED
Wisconsin:
5/09/24. $3.32
Week ago. $3.36
Month ago. $3.38
Trend DOWN
In another inflation watch commodity -used car prices, the wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down in April compared to March. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 198.4, a decline of 14.0% from a year ago.