Most of the time you don't really pay attention to price of gas until the little light comes on on your dashboard, but have you noticed what's going on with gas prices lately?
The 4th of July is a week away, and we've got a big road trip weekend coming up. It's been feeling like gas prices may hit the $3 per gallon mark, but now we have reasons why that will NOT happen. Yay!
Spokeswoman Christi Craddick took to social media this week to ask Texans to remain calm and not perpetuate rumors of a statewide gas shortage after Harvey.
"Low" is a relative term. Everyone wishes gas prices were a buck a gallon, but at least prices are a lot lower than that $4 mark we flirted with several months ago.
For more than three months now East Texans have received a huge break at the pump because of falling gas prices. I for one can say I'm really liking these lower gas prices because three and a half months ago I was paying $75 to $80 every week and a half to two weeks to fill up my truck where now it's nearly half that.
Just about everyone is rejoicing with lower gas prices (except if you own a gas station). Prices have fallen considerably since the summer, when gas was around $3.39 to now $2.59 a gallon. I've even noticed a big change in the total at the pump when I go to fill up my truck and I appreciate it as does my bank account!
Have you driven by a Tyler gas station lately and done a double take to make sure you're not seeing things? Prices at some stations have dropped below the $3 mark. It seems odd to cheer for gas, but it kinda makes ya wanna say, "Woohoo!" Especially if you're traveling for Christmas.
In mid to late November, gas prices in East Texas were about 15 cents higher than they are now. A gallon o
You can always count on the true scum of the earth to capitalize financially on catastrophic events. The newest example: People on Craigslist selling gas for upward of $20 per gallon.
The chances of gas prices falling below the $3 mark anytime in the near future might seem unlikely, but analysts say that it could come close. Fuel costs, already dropping, are expected to continue to do so for the rest of the year.