Gas prices expected to fall further

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	Tuesday, October 07, 2008 CNN Money -- NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- If there's one bright spot in a bad economy, it's that gasoline prices have fallen, and they're expected to drop even further. As the global economy falters, demand for oil has dropped. And since the price of oil makes up about half of the cost of a gallon of gas, analysts see more relief ahead at the pump. "We ought to see prices drop pretty quickly," said American Automobile Association spokesman Geoff Sundstrom. "We're well on our way to $3 gas within the next week or two." Visit CNN Money for full article

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dmatte85 Sophomore Author Louisiana Posts:193 Points:16,960 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 10/9/2008 6:20:42 PM	Ignore dmatte85 Report Abuse
	let them keep falling.
Kowkisser Veteran Author Albany Posts:436 Points:78,650 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 10/9/2008 9:28:01 AM	Ignore Kowkisser Report Abuse
	I think the high prices lasted long enough, and the fact that environmentalism has gone mainstream will kep some of the waste down. People will start using more gas again, though. I know that I didn't visit family as often as I wanted because I couldn't afford to do the 100 miles each way. Now I may do an extra trip or two this year. However, I will not sit with the engine running. I use the AC in my car sparingly. At home, many people have programmable thermostats. This will keep their consumption down, even if they increase the temperature a little. It makes it easier to lower the temp when you are out and have it come back up for when you get home. People also insulated their houses better, so that saving will continue, even if oil drops to $10/barrel. (Which will never happen again)
dmatte85 Sophomore Author Louisiana Posts:193 Points:16,960 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 10/9/2008 12:17:05 AM	Ignore dmatte85 Report Abuse
	great!
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:1,690 Points:306,855 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 8:48:11 PM	Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse
	$3.00 Higher than I like but a whole lot better, than it was... In the $2.70 range here in Austin today...
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,447 Points:260,455 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 4:38:26 PM	Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse
	It need to fall a lot, Really $3.00 is not good .it is way to high.
kissmefla All-Star Author Orlando Posts:693 Points:157,730 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 3:29:04 PM	Ignore kissmefla Report Abuse
	Reports of sub-$3 gas are being reported here finally.
ButtTrusted Rookie Author Nevada Posts:54 Points:167,930 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 12:38:13 PM	Ignore ButtTrusted Report Abuse
	$2.75? You're lucky - It's $3.39 at the lowest stations here in Reno
duriarte All-Star Author Utah Posts:835 Points:190,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 12:11:40 PM	Ignore duriarte Report Abuse
	Averaging $3.43 here in Utah
91Acclaim All-Star Author Maryland Posts:586 Points:120,310 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 12:07:34 PM	Ignore 91Acclaim Report Abuse
	Let's shoot for @2.25!
MajorSteve All-Star Author Oklahoma City Posts:727 Points:283,140 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 11:34:56 AM	Ignore MajorSteve Report Abuse
	down to 2.75 here this AM
sailormon All-Star Author Michigan Posts:746 Points:225,080 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:57:54 AM	Ignore sailormon Report Abuse
	Good! Just in time because I have to put the motorcycle away for the winter and start driving the car!
GAS1251 All-Star Author Texas Posts:564 Points:177,270 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:51:44 AM	Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse
	I expect it
acknot Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,077 Points:683,050 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:51:14 AM	Ignore acknot Report Abuse
	$3.55 in Seattle.
suzyq2007 Sophomore Author Dallas Posts:228 Points:231,115 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:49:49 AM	Ignore suzyq2007 Report Abuse
	I still have to believe this to see it. I do not believe there is any reason for prices to still be as high as they are in our area other than price gouging. When you see other places that are below $3.00 per gallon, why are we still about $3.35. I am sure there is not that much difference in what the different stations pay for the gas.
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,197 Points:477,915 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:47:13 AM	Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse
	The pump price should be falling faster.
mooneagle All-Star Author Oklahoma City Posts:922 Points:186,740 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:46:52 AM	Ignore mooneagle Report Abuse
	Your guess is as good as mine on gas prices
KingCroc Rookie Author Georgia Posts:38 Points:81,235 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:46:45 AM	Ignore KingCroc Report Abuse
	Prices around the East side of Atlanta have dropped into the $3.60's, but it is still WAY TOO high for my taste. I am conserving and encouraging everyone to conserve as much as possible. I would love to see it hovering around the $1.50 mark again, like the old days. (lol)
tbybee Veteran Author Omaha Posts:442 Points:137,735 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:45:48 AM	Ignore tbybee Report Abuse
	We are below $3 here.
Screwembak Champion Author Calgary Posts:9,010 Points:1,783,310 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:45:34 AM	Ignore Screwembak Report Abuse
	$4.27 a gallon here. Welcome to Canada.
tahoe0708 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,061 Points:183,205 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:45:15 AM	Ignore tahoe0708 Report Abuse
	the further the better...
BoerneWatch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,725 Points:876,660 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:42:37 AM	Ignore BoerneWatch Report Abuse
	The average price is below $3 in Corpus Christi.
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,774 Points:1,059,985 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:42:31 AM	Ignore Don20 Report Abuse
	In this area today the price at pump is $2.59 to $2.79 in many places..
Caspertherat Sophomore Author Arkansas Posts:155 Points:37,530 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:42:07 AM	Ignore Caspertherat Report Abuse
	below $3 here in Ark. Keep conserving and maybe that will help. I sure have cut back
herbie1NC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:878 Points:178,235 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:41:05 AM	Ignore herbie1NC Report Abuse
	Man its slow to drop here in NC
2009TDI All-Star Author San Diego Posts:606 Points:117,645 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:39:44 AM	Ignore 2009TDI Report Abuse
	of course prices are falling because they think the economy will be so bad that nobody will need to drive anywhere.
FFootdoc12 Veteran Author Illinois Posts:310 Points:45,810 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:38:20 AM	Ignore FFootdoc12 Report Abuse
	its gonna be an interesting ride
Tanks_alot All-Star Author Rhode Island Posts:600 Points:93,485 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:37:46 AM	Ignore Tanks_alot Report Abuse
	Almost under $3.00 here
r651981 All-Star Author Columbus Posts:502 Points:428,850 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:37:28 AM	Ignore r651981 Report Abuse
	Lower gasoline prices may relieve the pain at the pump, but they are also a sign of a significant economic downturn. Cheap fuel is a very small issue if you are not working.
Gassipper30mpg All-Star Author Rhode Island Posts:567 Points:146,610 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:36:02 AM	Ignore Gassipper30mpg Report Abuse
	Gas still comming down here. $3.31 per gal.
mattf373 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:687 Points:133,340 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:35:41 AM	Ignore mattf373 Report Abuse
	fall baby fall
laddyboy62 Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,811 Points:1,040,410 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:34:52 AM	Ignore laddyboy62 Report Abuse
	and there aren't many right now...looking bleak
cableman31 Champion Author New York Posts:1,009 Points:476,140 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:34:37 AM	Ignore cableman31 Report Abuse
	Keep going down.
rtw777 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,178 Points:262,855 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:32:59 AM	Ignore rtw777 Report Abuse
	Oil is a great product. It is used in many things we use everyday. The US has many oil fields that can make and keep us independent.
eaglev Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,217 Points:377,775 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:32:48 AM	Ignore eaglev Report Abuse
	Our gas prices fell again today. I paid $2.66 last night now today someone posted $2.59 here.
qaqcsup Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,671 Points:178,160 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:32:41 AM	Ignore qaqcsup Report Abuse
	It is my hope that the whole nation can average within 20 cents, as low as we can get it.
NissanGirl Veteran Author Oregon Posts:308 Points:185,910 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:30:54 AM	Ignore NissanGirl Report Abuse
	I hope this guy is right.
tags610 Champion Author Lincoln Posts:2,614 Points:565,875 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:30:52 AM	Ignore tags610 Report Abuse
	Good
tigeriz Veteran Author Maine Posts:302 Points:73,145 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:29:53 AM	Ignore tigeriz Report Abuse
	old article from yesterday.
Japsmith All-Star Author Tacoma Posts:955 Points:175,145 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:25:34 AM	Ignore Japsmith Report Abuse
	Prices falling may be too late for many. Especially those who bailed out earlier before Big Gov stepped in to help in the housing industry.
w4kh Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,880 Points:684,545 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:24:16 AM	Ignore w4kh Report Abuse
	Now, if the price of gasoline falls because demand falls way off, because we are conserving and using alternatives, I am overjoyed... if it falls and people resume their bad and wasteful driving habits, I'll be upset. Come on, Oil Addicts... kick the addiction to oil!
EZExit All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:573 Points:130,600 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:23:54 AM	Ignore EZExit Report Abuse
	Still over priced, I didn't get desensitized by the $1.50/gallon increase only to feel good when it drops 50 cents.
flatcoatfun All-Star Author Orlando Posts:680 Points:209,180 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:18:37 AM	Ignore flatcoatfun Report Abuse
	Keep conserving to keep it dropping!!!!
Arktander All-Star Author Illinois Posts:772 Points:400,475 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:16:01 AM	Ignore Arktander Report Abuse
	I'm not counting any chickens yet.
thebutnut Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,778 Points:374,480 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:10:23 AM	Ignore thebutnut Report Abuse
	and it will continue to fall further if people keep losing their jobs.
coreymore1 Champion Author Texas Posts:8,449 Points:895,415 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:08:26 AM	Ignore coreymore1 Report Abuse
	adhfb
rockinrog Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,063 Points:725,280 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:08:23 AM	Ignore rockinrog Report Abuse
	i'll take it!
coreymore1 Champion Author Texas Posts:8,449 Points:895,415 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:08:23 AM	Ignore coreymore1 Report Abuse
	zdf
coreymore1 Champion Author Texas Posts:8,449 Points:895,415 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:08:19 AM	Ignore coreymore1 Report Abuse
	uify
coreymore1 Champion Author Texas Posts:8,449 Points:895,415 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:07:23 AM	Ignore coreymore1 Report Abuse
	nyh
coreymore1 Champion Author Texas Posts:8,449 Points:895,415 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 10/8/2008 10:06:30 AM	Ignore coreymore1 Report Abuse
	zartjh

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