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Gas prices expected to fall further
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."


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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."

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dmatte85
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let them keep falling.
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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
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great!
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$3.00 Higher than I like but a whole lot better, than it was... In the $2.70 range here in Austin today...
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It need to fall a lot, Really $3.00 is not good .it is way to high.
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Reports of sub-$3 gas are being reported here finally.
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$2.75? You're lucky - It's $3.39 at the lowest stations here in Reno
duriarte
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Averaging $3.43 here in Utah
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Let's shoot for @2.25!
MajorSteve
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down to 2.75 here this AM
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Good! Just in time because I have to put the motorcycle away for the winter and start driving the car!
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I expect it
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$3.55 in Seattle.
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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.
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The pump price should be falling faster.
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Your guess is as good as mine on gas prices
KingCroc
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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)
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We are below $3 here.
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$4.27 a gallon here. Welcome to Canada.
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the further the better...
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The average price is below $3 in Corpus Christi.
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In this area today the price at pump is $2.59 to $2.79 in many places..
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below $3 here in Ark. Keep conserving and maybe that will help. I sure have cut back
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Man its slow to drop here in NC
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of course prices are falling because they think the economy will be so bad that nobody will need to drive anywhere.
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its gonna be an interesting ride
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Almost under $3.00 here
r651981
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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.
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Gas still comming down here. $3.31 per gal.
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fall baby fall
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and there aren't many right now...looking bleak
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Keep going down.
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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.
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Our gas prices fell again today. I paid $2.66 last night now today someone posted $2.59 here.
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It is my hope that the whole nation can average within 20 cents, as low as we can get it.
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I hope this guy is right.
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Good
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old article from yesterday.
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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.
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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!
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Still over priced, I didn't get desensitized by the $1.50/gallon increase only to feel good when it drops 50 cents.
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Keep conserving to keep it dropping!!!!
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I'm not counting any chickens yet.
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and it will continue to fall further if people keep losing their jobs.
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i'll take it!
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