AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 07/21/17

American Dollar to Canadian Dollar = 0.788553; American Dollar to Chinese Yuan = 0.154380; American Dollar to Euro = 1.176200; American Dollar to Japanese Yen = 0.009078; American Dollar to Mexican Peso = 0.049033.

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.7% in November after falling 5% in October. In November, the index equaled 112.2 (2015=100) compared with 108.3 in October. “The 2020 seesaw pattern continued in November as typical seasonality is not holding this year,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “It was a nice gain, but the rebound was not enough to make up for October’s drop. Robust retail freight, helped by consumer spending, especially e-commerce, and very lean inventories helped truck tonnage last month. Strong single-family housing starts are also aiding freight tonnage, but lackluster restaurant, manufacturing and energy sectors remain a drag. I expect these softer industries to benefit from widespread COVID-19 vaccinations in 2021.” October’s decrease was revised up to 5% from our November 24 press release.

National Average Price for Regular Unleaded Current: $4.215; Month Ago: $3.619; Year Ago: $2.876. National Average Price for Diesel Current: $5.109; Month Ago: $4.106; Year Ago: $3.092.