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Lower gas prices could mean more holiday travelers

gainsvilleTimes -- If there was ever a sign to take a vacation, this might be it — gas prices have fallen just in time for the holiday weekend.

“I would expect that the slow decline we’ve seen in the last few weeks will continue through Memorial Day and perhaps longer,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com. “I would think that for much of the summer average gas prices in Georgia would be between $3.25 and $3.75.”

National gas prices have been dropping since a $3.93 peak in early April, according to AAA’s Historical Fuel Gauge Report.

Average prices in Georgia are 7 cents lower than a week ago and 38 cents lower than the same time last year.

The well-timed drop in prices could mean more people will be hitting the road this weekend.

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Submitted May 22, 2012 By: aservant

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 25, 2012 4:54:12 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse no plans to travel. Haven't gone anywhere in the past six or eight years. Not b/c of fuel prices, but not interested in going places on a holiday weekend when they let all the iD-10-T drivers out.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:595,560 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 12:32:24 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
RapMassaG Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,611 Points:1,049,715 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 6:13:26 AM Ignore RapMassaG Report Abuse Greedway states went up as much as 35 cents/gallon yesterday. (OH, KY, IN, IL, MI, MN, WV)
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,934 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 3:19:13 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Lower gas prices? Gas prices are still way too high! I'll have to wait for the price to come down much more before any traveling can happen. 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!
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,405 Points:476,720 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:47:59 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse how about a penny/gallon?
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,466 Points:2,099,840 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:33:41 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Pump prices in Battle Creek increased $0.21
themaninthehat Champion Author New Orleans Posts:1,824 Points:472,265 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:29:10 PM Ignore themaninthehat Report Abuse Make a decision.
OilOnTheCheap Champion Author Ventura Posts:2,085 Points:447,460 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:25:57 PM Ignore OilOnTheCheap Report Abuse Still expensive to fill up on the west coast
abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,465 Points:744,815 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:25:32 PM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse Staying home anyway, but good news for those that are traveling.
boatmen Champion Author New York Posts:3,070 Points:620,630 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:18:42 PM Ignore boatmen Report Abuse then they will raise the price
Shakleelady31 All-Star Author Fort Wayne Posts:571 Points:399,350 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:17:19 PM Ignore Shakleelady31 Report Abuse It would make my vacation much nicer if gas prices dropped more.
TFowler513 Champion Author Memphis Posts:3,824 Points:1,410,510 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:17:06 PM Ignore TFowler513 Report Abuse Fuel cost may have gone down temporarily, but goods and services have yet to follow. This economy is slow to react thereby creating an environment that is difficult for some to enjoy the summer.
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,997 Points:2,467,770 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:12:31 PM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse We'll C...
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,316 Points:566,920 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:12:12 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse Those gas prices need to go lower. Dont know how many times weve said that one.
gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,631 Points:2,526,655 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:10:43 PM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse Lower prices for one holiday will not interfere with record profits.
camaro_man Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,216 Points:608,100 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:09:59 PM Ignore camaro_man Report Abuse wow
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,522 Points:1,855,445 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:09:40 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Gas prices didn't drop that much...only a few cents. When it drops to $1.30/gallon....then we'll have more travelers!
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,940 Points:829,780 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:08:08 PM Ignore regout Report Abuse We will see after the Memorial weekend.
pastorpaulcg Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,615 Points:775,785 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:07:42 PM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse Ok
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,522 Points:1,855,445 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:07:22 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Maybe yes, maybe no.
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,881 Points:769,345 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:07:20 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse Needs to go down further.
justmedc Veteran Author Michigan Posts:382 Points:174,045 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:06:58 PM Ignore justmedc Report Abuse getalong whose dumb?
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,881 Points:769,345 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:06:57 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse Still too high...
heartbroken2010 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,329 Points:894,610 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:06:42 PM Ignore heartbroken2010 Report Abuse doubtful
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,523 Points:684,155 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:06:12 PM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse Ok
mrbee Champion Author Little Rock Posts:3,738 Points:2,462,685 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:06:02 PM Ignore mrbee Report Abuse Duh!
gch42 Champion Author Georgia Posts:11,809 Points:2,072,370 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:05:35 PM Ignore gch42 Report Abuse nope gotta work
getalong All-Star Author California Posts:785 Points:146,370 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:05:24 PM Ignore getalong Report Abuse are you as blind as you are dumb?
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,937 Points:1,711,145 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:04:38 PM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse sssssure
NO_SWEAT Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,330 Points:1,076,390 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:04:04 PM Ignore NO_SWEAT Report Abuse Everybody stay home and avoid being suckered into this temporary situation.
LostToo Champion Author Illinois Posts:4,392 Points:975,315 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:03:02 PM Ignore LostToo Report Abuse Don't tell me that gas prices are going lower to take a unessary trip until it hits around $2.50 anything above $3 is too damn high.
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,677 Points:535,120 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:02:47 PM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Not if they can't afford to eat!
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,477 Points:1,507,455 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:02:38 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Not me.
justmedc Veteran Author Michigan Posts:382 Points:174,045 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:02:19 PM Ignore justmedc Report Abuse WDW here i come. sad but i will pay less in FL than i do in MI
carefrey Champion Author Orlando Posts:5,515 Points:1,155,485 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:01:46 PM Ignore carefrey Report Abuse Not at my house.
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,067,300 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:01:24 PM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse Not the case here in MI.
bif65 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,023 Points:195,105 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 11:00:17 PM Ignore bif65 Report Abuse ok
ravenclaw_29 Rookie Author Oakland Posts:53 Points:11,410 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:59:03 PM Ignore ravenclaw_29 Report Abuse OK
sonic_cd33 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,165 Points:551,945 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:59:01 PM Ignore sonic_cd33 Report Abuse good for tourism, great for my wallet.
DriverofRed Champion Author Calgary Posts:2,163 Points:409,935 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:57:56 PM Ignore DriverofRed Report Abuse ok
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,767 Points:641,660 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:57:50 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse NO. Everybody stay home. Please.
LCSTEELERBOB Champion Author Gary Posts:2,961 Points:720,030 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:57:30 PM Ignore LCSTEELERBOB Report Abuse its still not that low
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,976 Points:1,109,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:53:47 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse No staying home, still paying on bills...
HA4CNN Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,604 Points:1,539,490 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:53:29 PM Ignore HA4CNN Report Abuse Wishful thinking still hoping prices will decline further.
bbigred Veteran Author Lansing Posts:424 Points:296,615 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:53:17 PM Ignore bbigred Report Abuse not in Michigan...holiday price gouging just went into effect
crazycow2332 Champion Author Nashville Posts:1,217 Points:255,080 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:51:28 PM Ignore crazycow2332 Report Abuse ok
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,882 Points:2,129,500 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:51:14 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse Not me.
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,244 Points:584,445 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:50:14 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Pump prices went up to $3.89 a gallon today even though the price per barrel went down....
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,889 Points:1,918,255 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:49:21 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse No vacations trips until gas gets back under a dollar!
J4romeo All-Star Author Gary Posts:506 Points:1,214,925 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 10:45:36 PM Ignore J4romeo Report Abuse Speedways around me went up .20/.30 a gal. today?