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Message Posted: Apr 23, 2012 11:49:16 AM

Sound crazy? Maybe to some, but today, 38% of all U.S. states are seeing average prices below where they were just one year ago. That also means that some states are higher than a year ago. So what states are seeing lower prices than a year ago?

Minnesota wins, by a long shot. Prices there today are 24c/gal lower than a year ago (today $3.66, year ago $3.90)
Ohio comes in second, with prices today averaging 17c/gal lower than a year ago (today $3.69, year ago $3.86)
Michigan comes in third, with prices averaging 16c/gal lower than a year ago (today $3.81, year ago $3.97)

Other states where prices today are lower than a year ago:
Nebraska, 14c/gal lower today than last year
Missouri, 14c/gal lower today...

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clpassenubye
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Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:09:17 PM

thats promising news
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Donatelo
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Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:06:30 AM

good, but can i say i see a lot of negative replys on here , most of them from the scared paranoid bama haters. get a life you all and just stick to the facts , not some paranoid rant because you need to vent your misdirected anger.

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albert2008
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Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 9:11:41 AM

lucky them
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gazprize
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Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 7:39:00 AM

lets wait and see
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clermont40miles
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Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 8:08:37 PM

Prices were very bad last year. Is this supposed to be good news? It it NOT.

The spin and propaganda are wondrous to watch!

As with a tornado, don't get sucked in.
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Ray_10589
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Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 12:21:36 AM

not here ...
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my2002m
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:19:31 PM

I'll believe it when I see it.
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Cashless
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:52:57 PM

O.K.
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Galmar352
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 3:44:39 PM

Big deal!! Want them lower NOW...
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GatorGuy
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 3:28:11 PM

Wow, hard to believe....what about 2 years ago?!
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dr047
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 1:54:01 PM


It appears President Obamas fuel mileage standards for automakers is working.
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sparky808
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 1:35:00 PM

Thank you for posting.
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jimb1964
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 1:26:28 PM

gas here in Indiana is 3.75 right now. but it was only 3.48 in feb.
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Tomeboy
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 1:14:24 PM

Minnesota prices here today (Tuesday 4-24)

Minnesota - Current Avg $3.65
A year ago $3.90 (Prices are .25c/gal lower than a year ago)

Twin Cities - Current Avg $3.63

Twin Cities Metro Suburb I live in - Current Avg $3.58

Two nearby gas stations - Current Price $3.55

Several area gas stations double competitors coupons - Coupon maximum value that can be doubled .10c (Equals .20c doubled)
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MJIOWA
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 12:11:57 PM

the same here
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dsw56
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 12:08:53 PM

It's higher here.
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kzrooster
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 12:07:16 PM

Just something else to read that has really no pocket book affect.
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orcar
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 11:52:04 AM

A better title: 2/3 of States Experiencing Higher Gas Prices Than A Year Ago.
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naidu72
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 11:36:26 AM

lower it more
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Holly123
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 11:28:20 AM

Keep it coming down!
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JXQW
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 11:28:00 AM

very good
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Donatelo
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 11:03:57 AM

ok
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drillbabydrill2012
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:47:54 AM

this is a joke and yes they want you to jump for joy over pennies when gas is sky-high!
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radstoy
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:46:54 AM

I don't underatend
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GoLancer4
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:32:36 AM

not!
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LQQKGAS
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:30:53 AM


A few pennies is not considered lower prices.
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Gascapade
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:23:01 AM

Another insipid myth about Obama destroyed, lol.....
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DimitrisIL
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:18:16 AM

???
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GoLancer4
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:15:37 AM

new story please
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INBwana
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:11:17 AM


RIGHT! How much lower? .16 Cents. Big deal when it will go up .27 Cents like it did 10 days ago.
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Don20
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:10:14 AM

In this area regular is in the range of $3.27 to $3.45 in many stations. You can pay more if you wish just buy name brands...
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f250dieselrat
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:09:52 AM

more obama desensitizing propaganda to get you use to the high price of gas and make you think he is really doing something.
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mysub
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:08:33 AM

Not paying less here than a year ago.
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Soglaos
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:08:05 AM

Repeat from Yesterday.
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goalie1950
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:07:16 AM

Wait until the summer gas blend hits the market. Gas prices will jump along with the fact that the start of the summer driving season is a month away with Memorial Day holiday. Let's see if the crowing about lower gas prices is still being heard then.
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indrix
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:07:13 AM

hard to believe prices lower than a year ago
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mossimo36
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:07:02 AM

Prices have dropped 34 cents so far where I live. Keep it up!
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Number43
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:06:43 AM

Just a matter of timing. The speculators will get it all in the end.
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bpj13
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:06:33 AM

Ok
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bginsj
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:05:54 AM

but prices are still high
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sdiddydaddy
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:05:37 AM

Michigan doesn't have a lot going for it right now, but at least we have cheaper gas than last year . . .
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hwmillerster
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:05:26 AM

If gas prices go up slowly with lots of ups and downs, people get use to them. If gas went up $3 gallon in a day there would be rioting.
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photobuddy
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:05:25 AM

prices in some are still higher can't wit to see them lower
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Ethan777OH
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:04:57 AM

@BlueTucson

For instance, let's take this example:

Average cost of gasoline per gallon(throughout year) = $4

12,000mi per year = 400 gallons used(30mpg) = $1600
25,000mi per year = 833.33 gallons used(30mpg) = $3333
30,000mi per year = 1000 gallons used(30mpg) = $4000
50,000mi per year = 1666.66 gallons used(30mpg) = $6666.66
100,00mi per year = 3333.33 gallons used(30mpg) = $13333.33

Regardless of whether it's 3.29 one day, 4.59 another, or 1.99 on another, the point is that if it "adds up" to an average of $4 per gallon for you personally...for the year...then gas prices are still always the same, virtually, for you. In real terms:

$1600 per year = $1600
$3333 per year = $3333
$4000 per year = $4000
$6666.66 per year = $6666.66
$13333.33 per year = $13333.33

$4 per gallon is still $4 per gallon.

But then again, we're not promised another day alive, let alone a stable gas price...

As far as this goes, reducing gas costs can only truly be accomplished (money-wise) by:

A. Belief
B. Lies
C. Individual choices and or sacrifice
D. Reduction in greed, power, control, etc. (may involve "ripping yourself off", not receiving "proper pay", etc.)
E. A combination of any of the above.
F. All of the above

(sigh)..................
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VernonOR
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:04:42 AM

Cheapest price in my home town today is $4.03, I guess I'm supposed to think that's great now.
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1Casey
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:03:59 AM

Don't believe this.
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Hugo40
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:59:42 AM

Just another post of an old article.
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Shakleelady31
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:59:35 AM

Always glad to hear that prices are lower. It just doesn't seem that way when I pull up to the gas pump.
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regasaz
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:58:56 AM

Old story..............
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mitchells
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Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:58:54 AM

Not often you see lower prices than before
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