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Give thanks – gasoline prices continue downward

Central Valley Business Times -- Slowly but steadily, gas prices dropped by another small amount over the past week throughout California, although prices remain about 60 cents per gallon higher than one year ago, according to price surveys Friday.

“At the moment, the biggest factor driving prices downward seems to be the seasonal dip in demand,” says Jeffrey Spring, a spokesman for the Automobile Club of Southern California. “Prices traditionally drop this time of year along with temperatures, which will be a little help for Thanksgiving travelers’ budgets.”

California’s statewide average price for a gallon of self-ser4ve regular on Nov. 20 is $2.943, third highest in the nation, surpassed only by Alaska and Hawaii.

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,150 Points:591,800 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:21:41 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse glad someone sees a downward trend. Wished I did... esp. on diesel.. it's running 2.89 when it's the cheapest to make!
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:4,370 Points:820,175 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 5:29:49 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse They are many things to give thanks for. But gas is slow to come down here.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,150 Points:591,800 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 3:36:51 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse One year ago, regular unleaded: 1.95, today 2.67. Hmmm... that's also higher than last week's 2.63 and last month's 2.60... give thanks? For what? That the so-called writer is getting paid for scribbling garbage down?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,150 Points:591,800 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 3:34:01 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse prices going DOWN?! What year was this written?
sivart Champion Author Arkansas Posts:11,676 Points:2,065,430 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:32:09 PM Ignore sivart Report Abuse No drop locally around here!
adr47 Champion Author Saskatchewan Posts:2,221 Points:502,820 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:45:08 PM Ignore adr47 Report Abuse Speculators are taking a nap. Just wait till they wake up. after all Greed Rules
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:6,032 Points:681,570 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:25:14 AM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse We can give thanks it hasn't gotten even worse than it is; a back handed compliment to the crew
LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:5,748 Points:655,920 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:20:52 AM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse It's a shame! We're using less fuel than two years ago, a year ago and even nine months ago, yet we're still paying more. It's not speculators really, just the greedy among the wealthy, the refiners, big oil and OPEC keeping the prices up. The prices need to come down again for us to have a break. Oh, but wait, that's right, none of them nor the leaders of the world, nor the wealthy in-general, nor the bankers want us to have a break. Not even your local or state politicians. If they did, they'd all take salary reductions themselves. After all, they get enough perks on top of their salaries. Dump them all! By the way, DJRIO, good move on the fuel efficient car and conserving; that's all part of the new boycott which is still ongoing. So, if you people want to make a difference in your own lives and the lives of others, follow suit! Hopefully, the price of oil and gas will come down, below $65 a barrel and below $2.39 a gallon respectively, even if only for a few months, before they really jack the prices up there past $90 a barrel again. We all need that break. [Edited by: LanguageMan1 at 11/21/2009 11:23:59 AM EST]
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:2,295 Points:419,950 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:15:19 AM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse holiday bend over . not for me mr. denver. it is called conserve. I only put what i use. I have a very fuel efficient car.I plan my days
pnd1 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,689 Points:336,285 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:13:06 AM Ignore pnd1 Report Abuse Won't last long.
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:4,937 Points:1,045,880 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:03:54 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Enjoy it while it lasts because with the next global crisis, to wit: War in the Middle East involving Iran and (fill in the blank), here comes the vicious price hikes.
mazdaboy Champion Author Portland Posts:2,822 Points:1,096,650 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:57:45 AM Ignore mazdaboy Report Abuse Slowly but steadily? More like slow but barely.
THEDodgeman Champion Author Denver Posts:2,891 Points:934,925 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:55:20 AM Ignore THEDodgeman Report Abuse B.S. JUST GOING UP. WHO ARE THEY KIDDING...NOT ME. HOLIDAY BEND OVER WILL CONVINCE YOU TOO.
CRVmom Champion Author Utah Posts:10,143 Points:1,646,450 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:55:13 AM Ignore CRVmom Report Abuse moving up here in Utah :(
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,635 Points:614,120 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:54:23 AM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Prices are slowly moving downward here in S. Texas.
smoketown Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,880 Points:597,260 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:54:18 AM Ignore smoketown Report Abuse What have you been smoking...
jpurdy1942 Champion Author Georgia Posts:6,080 Points:729,395 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:54:06 AM Ignore jpurdy1942 Report Abuse prices going up here for the Thanksgiving Holiday
GasMiserAZ Champion Author Phoenix Posts:11,487 Points:664,550 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:47:17 AM Ignore GasMiserAZ Report Abuse I haven't seen a decline yet.
Jdanek630 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,017 Points:268,105 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:46:10 AM Ignore Jdanek630 Report Abuse Give thanks? It's nice of them to omit the fact that gas prices climbed several dimes prior to this recent modest decline.
gabbygusIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,180 Points:557,725 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:38:54 AM Ignore gabbygusIN Report Abuse Fuel prices went up around here! Holiday coming up have anything to do with this??
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:4,549 Points:1,608,470 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:38:33 AM Ignore Don20 Report Abuse Prices in this area has stayed stable the last couple of week..
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,503 Points:1,607,495 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:36:57 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse NO change here in several weeks.
squeakyUT All-Star Author Salt Lake City Posts:874 Points:244,520 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:36:11 AM Ignore squeakyUT Report Abuse I can see prices coming down slightly but no big jumps here. Not like when they go up!
Tnerbeel Champion Author Houston Posts:3,554 Points:738,235 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:34:40 AM Ignore Tnerbeel Report Abuse Not changing much here, 2.40's mostly. 'twas better last year for sure.
lkgasspotter All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:608 Points:153,845 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:34:08 AM Ignore lkgasspotter Report Abuse This article is irrelevant in my neck of the woods. I've reported the same gasoline prices for my favorite stations for about 2 weeks; no change at all.
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:7,534 Points:1,060,665 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:31:20 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse It's still too high here.
Ringmaster2008 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,747 Points:479,260 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:31:14 AM Ignore Ringmaster2008 Report Abuse Keep conserving and keep demand down.
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:4,974 Points:1,599,520 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:31:08 AM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse Yeah, but they are still $0.50 higher than last year. Where are the lower prices promised by are President?
w4kh Champion Author Riverside Posts:6,671 Points:1,237,895 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:29:53 AM Ignore w4kh Report Abuse Guess they aren't looking where I live... between $2.95-$3.09 for regular... means somewhere else pumping gasoline at $2.79-2.89... wish I were there!
EricON Veteran Author Ontario Posts:298 Points:197,320 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:29:37 AM Ignore EricON Report Abuse Seem to be slowly moving up again
Helms Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:4,106 Points:1,195,665 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:28:10 AM Ignore Helms Report Abuse WHAT!! Give thanks for what.....what moron wrote this article? Gas was up 10 cents and 12 cents on consectuive days a week or two ago and it has drifted down a penny here and a penny there the next week so lately its been up, up and away....bust be some of that dumbing down of america....we are being brainwashed to forget anything that happened more than a week ago
Bou Champion Author Maine Posts:6,151 Points:1,667,040 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:28:09 AM Ignore Bou Report Abuse Gas prices haven't dropped here in Brunswick,Me.
nugney Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:85 Points:1,105,875 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:28:02 AM Ignore nugney Report Abuse no thanks here...up 8 cents yesterday
TeachR06 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:3,535 Points:1,009,660 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:27:54 AM Ignore TeachR06 Report Abuse They're more stable than moving downward.
biza4u Champion Author New Haven Posts:3,416 Points:618,880 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:25:11 AM Ignore biza4u Report Abuse Why is it they can not go down as fast as they go up
lehat1 Champion Author Albany Posts:14,672 Points:1,573,895 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:24:51 AM Ignore lehat1 Report Abuse Up a penny in some stations here after holding stable for a week or 2. $2.70 low to $2.95 for reg w/ 10% E. One station claims to have Non Ethanol and is selling Reg for $3.16.
yukonjack Champion Author Georgia Posts:4,224 Points:1,112,195 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:24:35 AM Ignore yukonjack Report Abuse I guess a penny or two drop in the price of gas is a big deal in CA. Prices here in GA are rising again.
CharlieC08 Champion Author Colorado Posts:3,624 Points:611,645 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:24:32 AM Ignore CharlieC08 Report Abuse lower last week and steady this week as folks are driving.
Rednix Champion Author Miami Posts:1,478 Points:307,290 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:24:20 AM Ignore Rednix Report Abuse Keep going lower please.
Sam195 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:3,020 Points:579,750 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:23:32 AM Ignore Sam195 Report Abuse I'm ok with current prices. As long as I don't lose my job.
civicdutie Champion Author Rochester Posts:2,510 Points:507,750 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:22:35 AM Ignore civicdutie Report Abuse Not here. About $2.85 and rising.
snappyray09 Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,616 Points:323,420 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:21:36 AM Ignore snappyray09 Report Abuse Playing mind games with the people. again .
wolfshadow12 Sophomore Author Riverside Posts:247 Points:79,440 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:21:08 AM Ignore wolfshadow12 Report Abuse Agreed murdershewrote. Speculation drives the market, rather than just supply/demand.
twiper1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,741 Points:591,520 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:20:57 AM Ignore twiper1 Report Abuse Dont give thanks, give an investigation on why the prices ar so high. they never sould be above $1.00 per gal.
mpskek Champion Author Madison Posts:7,441 Points:1,303,205 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:18:58 AM Ignore mpskek Report Abuse Temporary spike here too, but pump prices coming back down now.
qmyster All-Star Author Denver Posts:570 Points:166,540 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:18:38 AM Ignore qmyster Report Abuse Another penny yesterday.
murdershewrote Champion Author Riverside Posts:4,442 Points:1,594,910 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:17:09 AM Ignore murdershewrote Report Abuse still 50/60 cents more then last year some time
Jarol Champion Author Iowa Posts:3,156 Points:576,460 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:16:53 AM Ignore Jarol Report Abuse YEA!!! BUT ... What we need is a CONGRESS that will craft a policy to become energy independent but this CONGRESS will NOT do it.
granma3xnow Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,998 Points:410,675 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:15:59 AM Ignore granma3xnow Report Abuse Last week regular unleaded SHOT UP, now it is slowly moving back down.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,878 Points:2,140,565 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:15:27 AM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Drill here and now and prices come down some more!!!