Motorists have less appetite for road trips this summer because of soaring temperatures. (iStock)
Gas prices dropped in sync with demand as drivers have had less appetite to hit the road this summer because of high temperatures, according to AAA.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell four cents to $3.50 from the previous week, AAA said in a report. These lower prices will likely linger as long as motorist demand and oil prices remain weak.
“The arrival of summer used to signal the start of a robust driving season, but that has not been the case recently,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “We know that a record number of travelers were forecast to hit the highways for the July 4th holiday, but since then, they appear to be staying off the road, and the recent scorching heat is possibly to blame. Maybe things will pick up soon.”
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