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Holiday drivers see lower gas prices

Boston Globe -- There is good news at the gas pumps as Americans get ready to fill the tanks of their cars, RVs, and boats for the Labor Day weekend.

The national average price for gasoline has been falling steadily this month, reaching about $2.68 for a gallon of unleaded yesterday, according to AAA and others. That’s about 6 cents a gallon less than a month ago and 7 cents less than it was on the Friday before the July Fourth weekend.

In its weekly report, the US Energy Information Administration said the national average for a gallon of unleaded was $2.68, down about 2 cents from a week ago.

Prices in major cities ranged from $2.62 a gallon in Denver to $3.08 in Los Angeles and $3.12 in San Francisco.

Most analysts believe retail prices will continue to retreat in September.

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Submitted Aug 31, 2010 By: WyrelessMike

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ScottE Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,171 Points:1,818,080 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 2:30:12 PM Ignore ScottE Report Abuse But those East coast $ are sure to go up like to CA prices with EARL!
bigreddwg Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,967 Points:1,042,630 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:57:17 PM Ignore bigreddwg Report Abuse without a job, many of us couldn't take a vacation even with those artifically high prices, but now the fall season with school costs, several big money holidays, and fuel expenses to heat us up thru an expected cold winter, who cares what the gas prces are for now!!
Amtrgas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,551 Points:1,229,530 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:46:50 PM Ignore Amtrgas Report Abuse Lets hope it continues.
UseLessGasFolks Champion Author Iowa Posts:3,093 Points:835,930 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:43:54 PM Ignore UseLessGasFolks Report Abuse A lot of schools are already in session. Maybe the weekend driving will be down as a result of that and the economy.
BoxtheGnat Veteran Author St. Louis Posts:338 Points:240,615 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:38:56 PM Ignore BoxtheGnat Report Abuse Gas prices here rose from less than $2.30 to %2.59 today just before Labor day. A screwjob from BigOil or is it the oil speculators? Oil speculators need to be taxed at 50-75% of the profit they make to payback the people who are screwed by them!!
TRAIN RIDER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:6,763 Points:2,297,910 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:30:30 PM Ignore TRAIN RIDER Report Abuse I HAVEN'T SEEN MORE THAN A FEW CENT DROP.
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,122 Points:1,637,025 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:28:42 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse I better fill up today before pump prices go up prior to Labor Day.
hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:6,691 Points:1,279,415 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:24:37 PM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse Lower pump prices where?
250FORD Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,265 Points:1,303,335 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:23:32 PM Ignore 250FORD Report Abuse So instead of buying $20 of gas I may only need $18 since we wont be doing much.
dabuzman Champion Author Seattle Posts:4,399 Points:1,427,200 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:18:58 PM Ignore dabuzman Report Abuse Yap, they keep say but it about a $1.00 over price any way. Can hardly wait!
kcboy Champion Author Utah Posts:2,422 Points:1,190,230 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:16:17 PM Ignore kcboy Report Abuse Would like to seen lower prices. It was not here in Utah.
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:8,511 Points:1,664,925 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:16:17 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse This recent spike is Labor Day related.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:21,163 Points:2,638,520 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:15:25 PM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse fuel prices should go down more and stay there till at least one year after the economy recovers...
Jarol Champion Author Iowa Posts:5,998 Points:1,125,465 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:07:27 PM Ignore Jarol Report Abuse This summer has been better than I expected.
TigerRose Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,734 Points:2,419,010 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 10:06:08 PM Ignore TigerRose Report Abuse The gas prices are still way to high for me to even consider going anywhere during the coming holiday.
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:8,152 Points:1,391,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:59:43 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Prices rising here in NC.
Jeff1944 Champion Author South Dakota Posts:3,088 Points:677,810 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:59:03 PM Ignore Jeff1944 Report Abuse When the economy tanks between labor day and Easter, we will wish for alot of things.
2fast4uFL Rookie Author Florida Posts:54 Points:44,680 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:56:37 PM Ignore 2fast4uFL Report Abuse It seems like any time there's a big storm that could potentially hit us the gas prices skyrocket, easy excuse for big oil to jack prices up and make even more profit.
DosEquis26 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,758 Points:1,541,590 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:54:37 PM Ignore DosEquis26 Report Abuse it's a buck a bucket out here.
faulkc05 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:562 Points:193,540 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:54:03 PM Ignore faulkc05 Report Abuse Forgive me if I don't do cartwheels and jump around uncontrollably. Are you kidding me!! 7 cents less than a month ago, this is completely crazy. This kind of news or lack of news really makes me angry, and it really takes alot to make me angry.
homerj281 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,092 Points:369,745 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:53:36 PM Ignore homerj281 Report Abuse Good!
panama303 All-Star Author Denver Posts:790 Points:267,020 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:52:12 PM Ignore panama303 Report Abuse up a dime in denver in last 2 days
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,832 Points:757,825 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:51:21 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse The storm Earl is supposed to drive up the price of gas on the east coast.
genef01 Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,611 Points:834,680 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:50:58 PM Ignore genef01 Report Abuse Dropping slightly in Music City, USA!
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:6,292 Points:1,189,880 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:50:54 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse Prices are still too high. Gas supplies are beyond maximun but still the price went up 15 cents last week. Obamma is just a black G.W. Bush. They are both crooks.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,049 Points:1,126,105 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:48:32 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse and a $1.20 higher than it was just 2 years ago.
ashishpa All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:951 Points:217,540 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:47:02 PM Ignore ashishpa Report Abuse yep this is good and i hope holidays doesnt drive the prices back to high again.
Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,178 Points:1,419,995 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:44:16 PM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse Not falling fast enough, they raise it a quarter then drop it a dime and then a few pennies. We are getting screwed.
ThatHunt Champion Author Dallas Posts:4,487 Points:1,627,290 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:34:01 PM Ignore ThatHunt Report Abuse this is good. can we go lower?
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,004 Points:1,446,120 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:32:30 PM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse Still not low enough.
kyrunner Champion Author Lexington Posts:6,588 Points:1,232,090 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:31:43 PM Ignore kyrunner Report Abuse If prices follow the normal pattern they should go up on Thursday evening just prior to start of Labor Day Holiday.
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,253 Points:1,892,465 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:31:12 PM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse Fuel always falls this time of year as the holiday winds down and vacations are over. Now they have to try to move all that supply before the winter blends. Conservation keeps your money in your pocket.
AuburnTim Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,701 Points:1,284,955 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:29:53 PM Ignore AuburnTim Report Abuse Last week it spiked here 20 cents and has slowly fallen but I bet they spike it again before the holiday
Chey1954 Champion Author Wyoming Posts:10,904 Points:2,239,645 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:29:33 PM Ignore Chey1954 Report Abuse It's up here in Wyoming as well.....
LexieKY Champion Author Lexington Posts:5,836 Points:1,126,265 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:28:52 PM Ignore LexieKY Report Abuse How many people can afford to go anywhere?
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,139 Points:1,145,250 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:27:43 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse A few days ago gas fell a dime locally. Hope this continues....
geminijax Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:14,355 Points:2,270,235 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:26:07 PM Ignore geminijax Report Abuse Let's see where the prices go once Labor Day weekend is here.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:6,045 Points:1,815,440 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:22:19 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse It is up about 6 cents around me.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:3,535 Points:388,610 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:22:08 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Don't see the prices going down, except by 2 cents/gal (a pittance).
Bus561 Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,071 Points:2,752,030 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:19:56 PM Ignore Bus561 Report Abuse It sure hasn't been falling in this area, if fact it has went up in the last week.
outlaw329 Champion Author Austin Posts:5,279 Points:931,320 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:19:39 PM Ignore outlaw329 Report Abuse I was thinking more around $1.50 or is that just hope!
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:5,147 Points:1,201,650 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:19:31 PM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Prices range from $2.55 up, around here.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:6,383 Points:1,509,670 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:17:43 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Good deal! Maybe $1.99/gal by Christmas?
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:6,100 Points:1,122,400 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:15:16 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse Prices are holding steady here.
zeddieiv Champion Author Columbia Posts:5,651 Points:1,490,920 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:14:26 PM Ignore zeddieiv Report Abuse Tres bien!
LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:6,143 Points:1,855,705 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:13:14 PM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse Gee why to you suppose the high prices are in California? They only have the most specially formulated fuel.
HEBster Champion Author Kentucky Posts:6,474 Points:1,915,715 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:11:09 PM Ignore HEBster Report Abuse Maintainin' N KY...
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,649 Points:1,612,885 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:09:39 PM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Come into SC and pay 10 cents more at some places...
sprint41 Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:145 Points:1,110,930 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:09:15 PM Ignore sprint41 Report Abuse $2.24 around Staunton VA area prices going down every day except at Exxon stations where gas went up 5 cents today
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:4,781 Points:1,069,325 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 9:08:51 PM Ignore BlueVanGroup Report Abuse Gasoline prices have inched up a few cents here over the last week or so.