About the Author

Jillian Young

Based in Rhode Island, Jillian Young is AAA Northeast's director of public relations. She regularly appears in local TV, radio and print media to discuss traffic safety, travel, insurance and more.

Articles by Jillian Young

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AAA Analysis Finds Morning Flights Significantly Less Likely to be Delayed, Canceled 

AAA finds early flights are more likely to depart as scheduled.

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No Deal: Parents Urged to Avoid Counterfeit and Used Car Seats

Raising children is expensive, so every parent appreciates a good deal. When it comes to selecting the right car seat, however, deals that seem too good to be true often are.

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Pump Prices Drop Across the Northeast as Demand Falls 

Pump prices across the Northeast are edging lower as oil and gas markets digest a sharp decline in demand and increasing inventory post Memorial Day. 

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Child Deaths in Hot Cars Increased Nearly 35% Last Year

AAA Northeast reminds caregivers of heatstroke risks to children and pets.

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AAA Survey: Percentage of U.S. Adults Likely to Buy Electric Vehicles Lowest Since 2019

Respondents cite price and charging concerns as challenges for buying EVs.

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Northeast Gas Prices Decline Despite Major Surge in Demand 

Pump prices in the Northeast took a breather following a busy run-up to the Memorial Day holiday, which pushed gasoline demand to the highest level of the year so far.  

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Fatal Teen Driver Traffic Crashes Spike in the Summer

AAA Northeast urges teens to drive safely amid ‘100 Deadliest Days.’

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Pump Prices Across the Northeast Held Steady Over Memorial Day Weekend 

The lead up to Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is typically met with a rising demand for gasoline — and rising pump prices.

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AAA: Road Trips Projected to Fuel Record-Setting Memorial Day Travel  

Over 45 million Americans are forecasted to travel domestically for the holiday.

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Northeast Pump Prices Jump Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend 

Pump prices across the Northeast have started to climb — just in time for Memorial Day and the start of the summer driving season. 

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Northeast Pump Prices Budge Only Slightly on Increased Demand, Tightening Inventories  

Even with some tightening of gasoline inventories and an uptick in demand, pump prices across the Northeast continue the trend of near-stagnation and remain significantly below last year’s prices. 

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Motorcyclist Fatalities Surge as Weather Warms  

AAA urges increased vigilance during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

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AAA Finds “Do Not Disturb” Significantly Decreases Smartphone Use Among Young Drivers  

In an on-road study, smartphone interactions decreased by 41% following training on the feature 

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Northeast Pump Prices Stay Parked Despite Increase in Demand 

Pump prices across the Northeast are little changed despite a surge in gasoline demand and tightening inventories seen ahead of the Easter and Passover holiday period.  

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Northeast Pump Prices Hold Steady

Gasoline prices across the Northeast are mostly flat as demand continues to underperform seasonal expectations.

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Northeast Pump Prices Reverse Course on Weak Demand 

Pump prices across the Northeast are falling as demand for gasoline weakens and oil prices flirt with four-year lows.  

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Average Northeast Pump Prices Inch Up, Following Seasonal Trend 

Northeast pump prices are currently up on tightening gasoline supplies and pricier summer blend fuel reaching retailers.

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Northeast Pump Prices Up on Seasonal Trends 

Pump prices are slowly starting to rise across the Northeast as pricier summer-blend gasoline trickles into the market. But unusually light demand and broader concerns about the economy are tempering the increases. 

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Northeast Pump Prices Hold Steady Amid Lackluster Demand, Market Uncertainty

Northeast gasoline prices have been relatively unchanged from last week amid an unexpected drop in demand and concerns about the potential for a slowing economy hanging over petroleum markets.

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Northeast Pump Prices Continue to Fall, Defying Typical Spring Trend Upward 

Northeast gasoline prices continue to buck the seasonal trend, falling at a time they typically climb thanks to sizable inventories that remain well above average and economic uncertainty gripping global markets.