It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Daniels & Fisher gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Denver, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Washington Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Mizuna or visit Molly Brown House Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Denver, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Denver, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Denver, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Great Divide Brewing Co. joins forces with a growing Colorado craft beverage company that has acquired other Denver-area brands.One of Denver's best-known craft beer companies, a brewery founded nearly 30 years ago, has been acquired by the growing owner of several Colorado beverage brands.Great Divide Brewing Co. was acquired by Wilding Brands, the parent company behind Denver Beer Co., Stem Ciders, Cerveceria Colorado and other craft beverage brands.The companies announced the acquisition Tuesday. Financial terms were ...
Great Divide Brewing Co. joins forces with a growing Colorado craft beverage company that has acquired other Denver-area brands.
One of Denver's best-known craft beer companies, a brewery founded nearly 30 years ago, has been acquired by the growing owner of several Colorado beverage brands.
Great Divide Brewing Co. was acquired by Wilding Brands, the parent company behind Denver Beer Co., Stem Ciders, Cerveceria Colorado and other craft beverage brands.
The companies announced the acquisition Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
“The dedication to evolving the business and a passion for Colorado make Wilding and Great Divide a perfect match,” Brian Dunn, founder of Great Divide, said in a statement. “... I’ve seen a lot of change in the craft beer industry over the years, and Wilding is building with a clear vision. This is exciting news for Colorado and the industry.”
The acquisition includes Great Divide’s wholesale business and any future brick-and-mortar locations, according to a statement from Wilding Brands.
Great Divide has two outposts in Denver. One in the River North Art District, at 1812 35th St., and another at the brewery’s original taproom at 2201 Arapahoe St., in Denver's Ballpark District. The brewery also has locations in Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Belmar and Denver International Airport’s Concourse C. No changes are expected to these locations, according to Wilding Brands.
Great Divide production will move from the Ballpark District to Wilding’s Canworks facility in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood, the companies said.
“Great Divide has a rich history and a well-earned reputation for brewing some of the best beers in Colorado and arguably the country,” Charlie Berger, co-founder and chief development officer of Wilding Brands, said in a statement. “Our goal is to honor that legacy while bringing new energy and resources to help the brand grow and continue to be a foundation of the Colorado craft beer story.”
Berger, who co-founded Denver Beer Co., started his career at Great Divide on the bottling line, according to Wilding Brands.
Great Divide claims to be Denver’s oldest and largest packaging brewery, according to its website. It produced 18,407 barrels of beer in 2023, according to Denver Business Journal research. Great Divide also began brewing beer for Aurora-based Dry Dock Brewing Co. in 2023.
The company also claims to be one of the U.S.’s most decorated breweries. Great Divide beer has earned 19 Great American Beer Festival medals and five World Beer Cup awards, according to Great Divide’s website.
Wilding Brands was formed in 2024 by Berger, Stem Ciders co-founder Eric Foster and Brad Lincoln, who co-founded Colorado-based breweries Funkwerks and Jessup Farm Barrel House.
Wilding Brands describes itself as an “innovative family of craft beverage brands.” Other local names that operate under Wilding Brands include Formation Brewing, Funkwerks Brewing, Howdy Beer Co. and Easy Living Hop Water.
The company just struck a $12 million deal selling and leasing back its cidery campus in Lafayette, a real estate deal predicted to free up funding for expansion there.
Barrels of beer produced in 2023
| Rank | Prior Rank | Business name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Left Hand Brewing Co. |
| 2 | 2 | Denver Beer Co. |
| 3 | 3 | Great Divide Brewing Co. |
Colorado will see a wet and windy Tuesday as snow falls in the mountains and rainstorms spread across lower elevations, according to the National Weather Service.Snow started in the mountains overnight and some areas, including Red Mountain Pass in western Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, have already accumulated up to four inches, according to NWS totals.More snow is on the way and will create ...
Colorado will see a wet and windy Tuesday as snow falls in the mountains and rainstorms spread across lower elevations, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow started in the mountains overnight and some areas, including Red Mountain Pass in western Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, have already accumulated up to four inches, according to NWS totals.
More snow is on the way and will create hazardous travel conditions, forecasters said.
Forecasters said the storm will continue through Wednesday morning. In addition to what’s already fallen, Tuesday morning snow forecasts include:
Jackson, Grand, Larimer, Boulder, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit and Park counties are all under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 a.m. Wednesday. That includes the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnels, Park Range mountains, Rocky Mountain National Park, Mosquito Range mountains and Laramie and Medicine Bow mountains.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible in the mountain counties, creating blowing snow and white-out conditions, forecasters said in the advisory.
Rain showers will be likely in and near Denver after 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to NWS forecasters.
Forecasters said there’s a chance snow may mix with rain before 10 p.m. and the storm may turn fully to snow between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., but little to no accumulation is expected.
Rain and snow will return Wednesday evening across the state with “a better chance of showers Thursday afternoon and again from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning,” forecasters said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook.
Snow accumulation forecasts were not available Tuesday morning for the storm’s second wave.
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DENVER — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) on Monday announced the state's first confirmed case of measles since 2023 amid recent outbreaks in surrounding states and across the country.The case involves an unvaccinated Pueblo adult who recently traveled to an area of Mexico "experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak," according to CDPHE.The department said people who visited the Southwest Deli and Cafe, located at 1873 South Pueblo Boulevard in Pueblo, between Monday, March 17 and F...
DENVER — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) on Monday announced the state's first confirmed case of measles since 2023 amid recent outbreaks in surrounding states and across the country.
The case involves an unvaccinated Pueblo adult who recently traveled to an area of Mexico "experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak," according to CDPHE.
The department said people who visited the Southwest Deli and Cafe, located at 1873 South Pueblo Boulevard in Pueblo, between Monday, March 17 and Friday, March 21 may have been exposed to the disease. Anyone at the Southern Colorado Clinic between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 may have also been exposed.
| Location | Date/time |
Southwest Deli and Cafe 1873 S. Pueblo Blvd. Pueblo, CO 81005 | Monday, March 17 Tuesday, March 18 Wednesday, March 19 Thursday, March 20 Friday, March 21 |
Southern Colorado Clinic 109 South Burlington Drive Pueblo West, CO 81007 | Saturday, March 22 3:30 - 6 p.m. |
Symptoms typically develop 7 to 21 days after exposure and include:
CDPHE said anyone who visited the deli or clinic during the specified dates should monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days after exposure. They should also consider avoiding public gatherings or "high-risk settings." According to the state health department, measles is highly contagious and often severe but is preventable with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Two doses of the vaccine are roughly 97% effective in preventing the disease, according to CDPHE.
“Measles is one of the most contagious diseases we know, but it is also highly preventable,” said Dr. Rachel Herlihy, deputy chief medical officer and state epidemiologist, in a statement. “The MMR vaccine provides excellent protection and helps prevent outbreaks like the one we are seeing globally. We urge Coloradans to review their vaccination status and take steps to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.”
This is the state's first confirmed case of measles since December 2023, which involved an international traveler who arrived in Colorado. Prior to that, Colorado had not seen a confirmed case of measles since 2019.
In an interview on March 17, Dr. Michelle Barron, senior medical director of infection prevention and control for UCHealth, said it was a matter of time before Colorado saw its first case of measles.
"If you are unvaccinated, you are at higher risk of developing complications from measles if you're exposed. And there is still a good opportunity to get vaccinated if you have not received them in the past," Barron told Denver7.
DENVER – Whichever version of false spring you call it, Denver’s 10-day weather forecast shows a rollercoaster of temperatures, heavy snow in Colorado’s high country and a departure from the recent days of above-average temps across the metro.“We’re in a break in between systems up in the high country, relatively mild wi...
DENVER – Whichever version of false spring you call it, Denver’s 10-day weather forecast shows a rollercoaster of temperatures, heavy snow in Colorado’s high country and a departure from the recent days of above-average temps across the metro.
“We’re in a break in between systems up in the high country, relatively mild with a mix of sun and clouds but the mountains are bracing for more significant snowfall set to roll in Tuesday morning but it’s dry conditions if you need to travel anywhere right now,” said Denver7 weather forecaster Katie LaSalle.
A winter weather advisory is set to go into effect for Colorado’s northern and central mountain communities starting at 9 p.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder, some areas could see up to a foot of snow and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
“Travel could be very difficult due to snow and blowing snow. Very strong winds could cause poor visibility on area highways,” wrote NWS forecasters.
“Many places under the winter weather advisory could see more significant snow pile up with gusty winds and areas of blowing snow could bring treacherous driving conditions expected at times for Tuesday,” added LaSalle.Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo said the Denver metro should mostly see rain with a few flurries possible here and there starting Tuesday afternoon.
“I’d say the Palmer Divide, that’s one of the spots you could on Wednesday morning be waking up to some snow on the ground,” said Hidalgo, adding it’s the high country that will feel the brunt of this first storm.
Communities in the Foothills could also see a snow-rain mix starting Tuesday afternoon and evening.
“We’re going to see totals up around a foot up above around 10,000 feet so some heavier snow up in those northern and central mountains right along I-70. Spots like the Eisenhower Tunnel, Loveland Ski Area and Berthoud Pass will probably be some of the hardest hit areas that we’re going to see,” said Hidalgo.
She said to expect rain for the Tuesday evening commute in Denver.
Wednesday afternoon, skies will clear out in the Denver metro area with a high of 48 degrees and windy conditions before another chance of snow arrives later in the day and into Thursday.
“We’ve got another round coming late Wednesday into Thursday and we’re closely watching that Friday forecast for the Rockies’ home opener. Definitely not as warm as it was looking last week with highs likely close to 50 degrees that afternoon with a chance of a little rain and snow.”
The above forecast shows the expected totals from the NWS snowfall prediction tool, which the agency encourages feedback which you can see and share here.
Just in time for the weekend, Saturday arrives with temperatures dropping into the 30s and 40s with another chance of snow in Denver.
While still several days out and much can change with the forecast, the weekend storm might be one to pay attention to.
“It should cool a little bit more, so this may be mostly snow even on the plains, or at least a better chance of snow in Denver and some impacts,” wrote NWS forecasters.
Denver7 is tracking how this snow season compares to previous years. Check Colorado snow statistics in the graphic below or in fullscreen mode by clicking this link.
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Maridav // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Denver in the last week Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12.After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration procee...
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Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.16, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.62 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.12.
After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded at the beginning of March to impose 25% tariffs on the two neighboring nations, including a limited 10% tariff on Canadian energy. However, on March 6, the president announced a pause on tariffs until April 2.
GasBuddy projects states in the Northeast could see the most significant spike in fuel prices as a result of potential tariffs, possibly by 20 to 40 cents per gallon, as this region relies heavily on Canada's New Brunswick refinery.
Meanwhile, by April, gas prices may decrease as a result of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' plans to boost crude production. This increased output, however, is just one of several factors influencing prices in the month ahead.
"While OPEC has signaled its intent to stabilize the market, policy decisions from the White House could introduce further uncertainty, making it difficult to predict where prices will head next," GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said in a statement this month. "However, nearly every year sees a seasonal spring increase, which could eventually push prices higher ahead of summer."
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Denver, CO metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of March 27.
Denver by the numbers- Gas current price: $3.06--- Colorado average: $3.10- Week change: +$0.09 (+3.2%)- Year change: +$0.06 (+2.1%)- Historical expensive gas price: $4.89 (6/21/22)
- Diesel current price: $3.33- Week change: +$0.04 (+1.1%)- Year change: -$0.35 (-9.6%)- Historical expensive diesel price: $5.52 (6/21/22)
Metros with the most expensive gas#1. Lihue (Kauai), HI: $5.12#2. Santa Rosa, CA: $4.92#3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA: $4.90
Metros with the least expensive gas#1. Lubbock, TX: $2.62#2. Laredo, TX: $2.64#3. Gadsden, AL: $2.65
This story features writing by Tim Bruns and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 371 metros.
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