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Pennsylvania taxes on gasoline eased on Jan 1 – but that doesn’t necessarily mean prices will go down.

Strong demand over the holidays and ongoing tensions in the Middle East weren’t enough to prevent gas prices in Massachusetts and beyond from beginning the new year as they have

Gas prices dipped in Massachusetts slightly for the first week of 2024.

Near record levels of holiday traffic didn’t stop gas prices from declining as the calendar turned to 2024 and millions of Americans hit the roads between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

The $140 million deal Southwest Airlines reached with the federal government last week over its 2022 holiday travel fiasco could be seen as a slap on the wrist for a company that brings in almost $26 billion in yearly revenues. But it sends a signal that the days when travelers are essentially held hostage to the profit-chasing whims of airlines are, if not over, on the wane.

Massachusetts gas prices continue to fall, while the national average rose for the first time since September. The average gas price in Massachusetts is now $3.23 a gallon.

Good news for holiday travelers this week: Gas prices in Massachusetts are the cheapest in over two years, but they may be leveling off in the coming weeks.

PROVIDENCE — Despite the national average rising by four cents last week, Northeast gasoline prices decreased slightly as millions of Americans began or prepared for upcoming holiday celebrations and road

The $140 million deal Southwest Airlines reached with the government last week over its 2022 holiday travel fiasco is a warning sign to profit-chasing airlines.

The $140 million deal Southwest Airlines reached with the federal government last week over its 2022 holiday travel fiasco could be seen as a slap on the wrist for a