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Look at that, gas is "cheap" again. |
 | By Andy Tarnoff   Publisher E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Andy Tarnoff |
| Published Nov. 16, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. |
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When gas prices hit $4.20 a gallon this summer, I was pretty sure we'd never again see gas drop below two bucks.
Frankly, I was doubtful that it would ever drop below $2.50.
It's too bad it's coming at the cost of a global recession, but I just spotted a gallon of regular unleaded for $1.97. I filled 'er up, even though my gas tank was ¾ full.
In fact, lately, I've been filling up whenever I see "cheap" gas, no matter how full my tank is. I have a feeling that these "low" prices won't last long, and I'm getting while the getting is good.
I've heard some people say that a resurgence of lower gas prices will cause Americans to take their eyes off the prize, to ignore alternative energy sources and to resume our nation's bad driving habits. I don't think that'll be a problem. I doubt too many people expect to see gas prices drop much further, and I don't think we'll see Escalades outselling Priuses ever again.
I consider this just a brief respite. An early holiday gift. A chance to save a few bucks before the next big spike, and who knows how high that'll be?
Am I driving more now that gas is under $2? Nope. I'm just driving with a few more bucks in my wallet.
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Posted by swami says on Nov. 17, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (report)
I'll second that this is the best gas station! And the OWNER talks to almost everyone!
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Posted by alba on Nov. 17, 2008 at 8:13 a.m. (report)
The best service is town? What's so good about it? I haven't even talked to a gas station worker the last 200 times I filled up.
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Posted by Joscasta on Nov. 17, 2008 at 7:33 a.m. (report)
That Clarke station rocks. Honestly the best service in town with the cheapest gas in Bayview! I was so sad when they suddenly shut down during the summer, but I am so happy with the bigger store and selection! I do not drive any more or less now that gas is cheaper.. I am just happy it costs less to fill up my tank!
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Posted by mkelover on Nov. 16, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (report)
So if it's a big conspiracy when big oil decides they need to make a ton of money and they arbitrarily raise oil costs...what is it when the prices drop like a rock? I mean don't you think that Bush/Cheney would want their rich, evil oil buddies make as much money as possible in the closing 6 months of their administration? I know I'm mocking but every time gas prices go up, everyone blames the greed of big oil and even go so far as to say that Bush/Cheney are controlling it. But what happens when the price drops significantly? I can tell you that I'm driving the same amount as I did when gas was at $4.30/gallon.
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