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Cheaper gas not enough to boost summer driving

The Miami Herald -- Cheaper gas won’t be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They’re still too worried about their jobs and the economy.
Economists and tourism experts are expecting only a small uptick in summer travelers. Gas prices are lower, but still high enough to keep some Americans off the road. The job market is improving, but still shaky. And household debt remains high.
Those who do travel won’t feel free to splurge. The bulk of road trippers, experts say, will take shorter trips and reduce food and entertainment spending to conserve cash.
“Travel is about security,” said John Larson, vice president for IHS Global Insight, the firm that analyzed the AAA study. “If you feel less secure about your future, you may be less willing to take this trip.”

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Submitted May 17, 2012 By: aservant

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 4:49:13 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse can I have some black and red currants, methaneman?
sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,563 Points:1,920,875 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 4:40:14 PM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse a reduction in over priced gas is not the same as inexpensive gas!
methaneman Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,610 Points:1,285,325 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 5:06:10 PM Ignore methaneman Report Abuse Fuel is way to high, has stagnated the economy and made every loose faith in the currant system.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,013 Points:600,660 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 12:08:12 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
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nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,790 Points:1,548,800 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 5:25:39 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse Pump price is still way too high.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,073 Points:2,347,460 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 2:08:09 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Fuel at the pump is too high for summer driving, I will be spending my summer at home! There is plenty of crude oil but Big Oil refines less fuel to keep the price of fuel at the pump high! Big Oil continues to sell fuel and natural gas on the world market for higher prices, there will be NO price reduction for the cost of fuel or natural gas IN the US. 'Coming out of the closet' Barry will support natural gas and oil production for sale on the world market to pay for his ‘spending gone wild’ addiction and receive the huge federal tax income for oil. Barry's economy is not improving but continues to hurt the population. The US ‘oil and natural gas resources’ belong to the citizens of this country and are to be used by those same citizens! Speculators, manipulators and the banks continue to unfairly and unjustly make the driving public pay higher prices at the pump for their benefit. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible! The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,810 Points:416,040 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:43:27 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse You sound like a pretty witty guy, danreino. Got any new anti-Obama slogans? These are getting a little stale.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,810 Points:416,040 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:40:21 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Boy, you got an interesting way of seeing the world, coke_kid. Obama caused high gas prices? You forget what was the price of gas while George W. Bush was in office? I'll remind you. It was $4.00/gal, right before he drove the economy off a cliff. Obama overspending? Well, let's see. He inhereited two wars that were never paid for and 750,000 taxpayers losing their jobs every month who now went from paying taxes to collecting unemployment. Oh yeah, and he inherited a Republican-sponsored Medicare prescription drug program. And, on top of that, he got stuck with the Bush tax cuts that he couldn't repeal in a recession because that's the most sure fire way to kill the economy. Just look at Europe if you don't believe me. Yeah, it's all Obama's fault. Riiiight!"
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,810 Points:416,040 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:32:44 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Who was President when gas was 18cents/gal, yakstar?
JimL1 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:8,222 Points:1,243,395 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:24:02 PM Ignore JimL1 Report Abuse With our 50+ MPG Prius we no longer feel that we need to give up on our vacations. Of course if you are driving some big detroit SUV or Van, you may still have problems affording to drive at all.
LostToo Champion Author Illinois Posts:4,392 Points:975,315 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:20:42 PM Ignore LostToo Report Abuse I think they are right.
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,347 Points:571,960 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:18:54 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse Feeling insecure? You think electing and re electing Democrats and Republicans is the answer? You think a politicians stance on pointless social/cultural/religious issues are more important than the economy and size of government? Its insane to do the same thing over and over and expect different results. But hey, we'll make another mistake with Obama or Romney.
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,483 Points:665,125 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:18:48 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Alot of staycations this year.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,435 Points:482,570 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:13:49 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse lower gas prices to about 18 cents a gallon and watch people head to the summer cottage more often...
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,072,550 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:13:28 PM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse Cheaper gas, not here.
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,022 Points:2,472,645 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:10:39 PM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse Helpin' in May
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CiVX Champion Author Oakland Posts:7,055 Points:1,360,360 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:07:38 PM Ignore CiVX Report Abuse Prices are out of sight in CA.
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millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,322 Points:483,315 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:06:56 PM Ignore millerin Report Abuse hmmmm...
2bigtanks All-Star Author Akron Posts:772 Points:371,610 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:06:07 PM Ignore 2bigtanks Report Abuse Okay
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,043 Points:1,857,670 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:04:44 PM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse i will be working throughout the summer months
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,965 Points:834,655 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:04:33 PM Ignore regout Report Abuse It's time to travel easy.
TheeRedRam Champion Author Hartford Posts:3,173 Points:675,335 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 11:02:54 PM Ignore TheeRedRam Report Abuse Hummmmm
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Harry813 Champion Author Iowa Posts:3,015 Points:663,815 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:59:34 PM Ignore Harry813 Report Abuse Where is this "cheaper gas" and where to they sell it?
srchr Champion Author San Jose Posts:7,264 Points:1,622,000 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:58:16 PM Ignore srchr Report Abuse home vacation time
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,308 Points:1,466,180 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:57:29 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Sad but true
Yankee829 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,216 Points:561,540 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:57:12 PM Ignore Yankee829 Report Abuse Ok
letterchunker Champion Author Texas Posts:2,245 Points:667,675 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:55:02 PM Ignore letterchunker Report Abuse A mojority of people don't have the funds this year to travel
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,588 Points:1,774,820 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:54:42 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Want to boost driving for the summer? Don't. Save your miles so you can VOTE the rascals out in November. No excuses.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:557,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:53:52 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Me too
coke_kid Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,536 Points:324,370 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:53:50 PM Ignore coke_kid Report Abuse Sense Obama got in he has screwed this country in so many ways hurting everyone.. From 6 trillion spent in 3 yrs causing inflation and his policys on oil going from $1.87 in 09 to now way over 4 bucks draining everyones any! extra money they have had for Obamas inflated America of spending and big government! gas went down 1 cent in 2 weeks here so no help here for anyone...
Beaveronparade Champion Author Hartford Posts:2,108 Points:637,535 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:47:21 PM Ignore Beaveronparade Report Abuse It's sad but true. There are many factors for most people this year, it's not just the gasoline prices. Nice article.
cmsense Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,358 Points:165,345 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:46:53 PM Ignore cmsense Report Abuse Get 450-480 miles per fill-up and fill-ups cost $40 or less.Haven't had to make any great changes, just smarter strategy.
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,136 Points:1,913,780 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:46:47 PM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse EXACTLY.... THERE IS NO CHEAP GAS
frostyWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,339 Points:519,235 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:45:20 PM Ignore frostyWV Report Abuse not very cheap here.
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itsjustme719 All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:612 Points:599,770 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:43:47 PM Ignore itsjustme719 Report Abuse The most I will be able to do is a day trip, if I'm lucky.
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,363 Points:1,542,680 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:42:47 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Most independant motels and restaurants will be closing up for good this summer. Time to hold The Red Star proudly high in hand :/.... CHU get what CHU voted for, which turned out to be an Obamanation.
861270 All-Star Author Toledo Posts:805 Points:505,950 Joined:Sep 2002	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:42:42 PM Ignore 861270 Report Abuse TOLEDO OHIO REALLY SUCKS GAS WENT UP HERE TO 3.79.9 FROM 3.45.9 WHY WHY WHY ?????????????????????????????/ OMLY IN TOLEDO [Edited by: 861270 at 5/17/2012 11:43:24 PM EST]
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,272 Points:590,355 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:41:42 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Pump prices still too high.....
pbear316 Champion Author Akron Posts:2,045 Points:680,065 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:37:07 PM Ignore pbear316 Report Abuse Any vacation I take will be a driving vacation.
cutter1330 Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:8,045 Points:1,696,065 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:36:02 PM Ignore cutter1330 Report Abuse Hope this lowers pump price even more.
RedRam2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:7,755 Points:1,500,915 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:35:33 PM Ignore RedRam2005 Report Abuse "cheaper gas" is still not cheap!
pinkelefant Champion Author Sacramento Posts:19,601 Points:2,663,530 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:34:19 PM Ignore pinkelefant Report Abuse 47 votes
RRBC Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,720 Points:531,990 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:33:20 PM Ignore RRBC Report Abuse agreed. Prices keeping me home.
mitchells Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,866 Points:1,126,835 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:28:38 PM Ignore mitchells Report Abuse People tend to vacation less when they don't have jobs
Wierbe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,762 Points:1,121,065 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 10:28:28 PM Ignore Wierbe Report Abuse The economy is more than the cost of a tank of gas. Everythin is going up while incomes remain flat.