Gas prices make a welcome drop

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	Sunday, October 12, 2008 The Daily Journal -- Three weeks ago a gallon of regular gasoline was priced right at $4 in Kankakee and neighboring communities. On Saturday, regular was at $3.11 here, low enough to produce a smile or two among buyers at local stations. But it's not enough to fuel confidence that the price might keep declining, even though the price of a barrel of crude oil is lower than it has been in 13 months. "I'm very impressed with the price of gas," said Roderick Price, of Kankakee, filling up on $3.11 regular at the Citgo at Indiana Avenue and River Street. However, he was not confident the lower price will last long. "Before it gets cold, the price of gas will increase again," Roderick said. "I want to take advantage of the low gas prices while I still can." Across River Street at the Phillips 66, Katrina Singleton, of Kankakee, said, "These prices are fine, but they are still too high for my liking. ... I remember before the war gas was under $2. I doubt we will ever see those days again." Visit The Daily Journal for full article

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Mel1985 Rookie Author Oklahoma Posts:1 Points:145 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: 10/14/2008 2:40:52 PM	Ignore Mel1985 Report Abuse
	If you vote in Obama, the price of gas will be over $4.00 a gallon within 6 months of him being in office..Please vote for McCain to keep gas prices down..Palin wants to drill in alaska to keep gas prices below $2.00 a gallon..Imagine the amount of money we could all save every week when it takes us close to $50.00 to fill our tank when we could only be spending around $20.00!!!
tigeriz Veteran Author Maine Posts:302 Points:73,145 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 11:34:47 AM	Ignore tigeriz Report Abuse
	please go down and stay down as long as possible!!!
duriarte All-Star Author Utah Posts:835 Points:190,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 11:24:48 AM	Ignore duriarte Report Abuse
	Amen andyrew, Amen.
eagleeye2008 All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:784 Points:157,565 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:29:31 AM	Ignore eagleeye2008 Report Abuse
	AMEN,,AMEN,,AMEN !!!!!
brutus Champion Author Alberta Posts:1,994 Points:984,345 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:29:13 AM	Ignore brutus Report Abuse
	We all welcome a drop in fuel prices.
andyrew Veteran Author Baltimore Posts:322 Points:109,515 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:28:46 AM	Ignore andyrew Report Abuse
	its a welcome drop now, but dont be fooled into thinking its good times again. we're so thankful not to be paying $4/gal anymore that we're happy with $3? be happy when its back to pre-katrina levels when all the oil companies saw that as a great excuses to raise profits by doing nothing. record gas prices while theyre all congratulating themselves for record profits.
cableman31 Champion Author New York Posts:1,009 Points:476,140 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:27:32 AM	Ignore cableman31 Report Abuse
	To Kthyme & mpkato, Palin is a winner alright. If she abused power as Gov. in just a year and a half what do you expect as VP. for 4 yrs. She did what the two clowns in the White House have been doing for 8 yrs. the idea she can do what she wants and she has proven it. If you want more of the same, vote for Palin. Laws and rules are not for her. [Edited by: cableman31 at 10/13/2008 10:33:54 AM EST]
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,784 Points:1,499,980 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:27:15 AM	Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse
	And in the Frederick area of Maryland, it's only $1 more per gallon ($3.21)
iluna All-Star Author Colorado Springs Posts:515 Points:92,660 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:25:34 AM	Ignore iluna Report Abuse
	I nearly fell over last night. My daughter got gas for $3.06 at one of uour stations! I don't think this drop will last, but we are enjoying it just the same.
SeerLV All-Star Author Las Vegas Posts:762 Points:174,640 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:23:31 AM	Ignore SeerLV Report Abuse
	Drop baby drop
MajorSteve All-Star Author Oklahoma City Posts:727 Points:283,140 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:21:17 AM	Ignore MajorSteve Report Abuse
	down to 2.39 here this AM
JPGKC Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,396 Points:614,675 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:20:57 AM	Ignore JPGKC Report Abuse
	$2.99 where I live but it's dropped as low as $2.85 in some areas around here.
MajorSteve All-Star Author Oklahoma City Posts:727 Points:283,140 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:19:13 AM	Ignore MajorSteve Report Abuse
	down to 2.39 here this AM
mplato Champion Author Columbia Posts:1,517 Points:470,600 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:17:02 AM	Ignore mplato Report Abuse
	Kthyme....i agree... Vote Palin and let's get this down to drilling!!! Drill Here... Drill Now... Pay Less!!!
tbybee Veteran Author Omaha Posts:442 Points:137,735 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:16:26 AM	Ignore tbybee Report Abuse
	The lower the better.
w4kh Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,880 Points:684,545 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:15:21 AM	Ignore w4kh Report Abuse
	We are not likely to see $2/gallon gasoline prices again... and we are likely to see $4 or $5, or even $6 or $7... We need to get away from oil based transportation and focus on finding alternatives... don't let the Middle East buy up the USA!
Zeke33 All-Star Author New Hampshire Posts:800 Points:514,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:15:13 AM	Ignore Zeke33 Report Abuse
	I am still skeptical.
Kthyme Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,951 Points:922,915 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:13:17 AM	Ignore Kthyme Report Abuse
	Vote Palin and let's get this down to drilling!!! Drill Here... Drill Now... Pay Less!!! ;)
sailormon All-Star Author Michigan Posts:746 Points:225,080 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:13:17 AM	Ignore sailormon Report Abuse
	Isn't there a song about kankakee?
bigwaverider Veteran Author Orange County Posts:376 Points:90,640 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:09:40 AM	Ignore bigwaverider Report Abuse
	Winter is coming along with the cold. Heating oil and the need to drive will drive prices back up.
cloud23465 Veteran Author Virginia Beach Posts:322 Points:105,760 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:09:09 AM	Ignore cloud23465 Report Abuse
	Great
Dennis783 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:5,828 Points:1,167,520 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:07:44 AM	Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse
	Watch out for a bug jump after Nov 4 (election day)
PokerAce Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,700 Points:342,680 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:04:38 AM	Ignore PokerAce Report Abuse
	".... regular was at $3.11 here, low enough to produce a smile or two among buyers at local stations ...." ---just sad when we now consider over $3.00/gallon low ... --- keep bringing it down ....
ChiefDrake Sophomore Author Dallas Posts:168 Points:54,210 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:04:22 AM	Ignore ChiefDrake Report Abuse
	Retowered... your posts don't help except for your point totals. Please add something constructive. That $11.5 billion should keep them running for about 2-3 yrs. Now's the time to invest in upgrades for refineries, and not suffer another IKE.
fastfreddy38 All-Star Author Ontario Posts:962 Points:943,610 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:03:39 AM	Ignore fastfreddy38 Report Abuse
	Keep going down!
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:10,745 Points:764,885 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 10:01:15 AM	Ignore tomok Report Abuse
	It maybe a welcome drop but fuel prices are still way too high. Drop those prices to a more reasonable level! Down! Down! Down!
tigger4prez Rookie Author Iowa Posts:88 Points:203,735 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:59:42 AM	Ignore tigger4prez Report Abuse
	Prices dropped again to 2.45 but I notice oil is heading back up.
CHICOS Sophomore Author Salt Lake City Posts:211 Points:32,510 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:59:18 AM	Ignore CHICOS Report Abuse
	We need to see the $2....
21597 All-Star Author Colorado Posts:909 Points:255,040 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:58:26 AM	Ignore 21597 Report Abuse
	Remember the "drill here, drill now" bit? Democrats got worried. They thought that their refusal to exploit our own domestic oil reserves might cost them votes, so they rushed through a bill to open up some of our offshore sites and other federal lands to drilling. Now Pelosi's dog-washer Steny Hoyer is saying that as soon as Obama is elected they're going to re-institute the drilling ban.
Chazzer Champion Author Nevada Posts:8,315 Points:1,773,285 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:57:54 AM	Ignore Chazzer Report Abuse
	Keep on a goin' down!
az26 Sophomore Author Miami Posts:228 Points:82,180 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:57:02 AM	Ignore az26 Report Abuse
	well its better thatn nothing!
Egaser Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:425 Points:187,685 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:57:01 AM	Ignore Egaser Report Abuse
	Here in the Atlanta metro area I can tell our weekend traffic was much heavier than it has been in previous weeks.Our prices have come down from the $4 range to closer to $3 and all or most of all gas stations have all grades.
Outie Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,418 Points:584,725 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:52:50 AM	Ignore Outie Report Abuse
	That's about 80 cents a liter, we're still paying $1.10 here a liter here. [Edited by: Outie at 10/13/2008 9:53:21 AM EST]
MG_Sputnik All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:761 Points:479,690 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:49:22 AM	Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse
	It's now $2.79 here in South Jersey!
Gassie1 Champion Author Akron Posts:4,647 Points:611,365 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:46:02 AM	Ignore Gassie1 Report Abuse
	Welcome indeed
Retowered Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,228 Points:1,128,770 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:44:37 AM	Ignore Retowered Report Abuse
	Old news.
gasman50 Champion Author Portland Posts:1,498 Points:860,155 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:43:36 AM	Ignore gasman50 Report Abuse
	Down baby, Down
lindseyb All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:568 Points:138,780 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:43:29 AM	Ignore lindseyb Report Abuse
	welcome!
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:8,901 Points:1,362,780 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:41:13 AM	Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse
	In 3 weeks it's fallen 88¢? Here it was $3.59 a few weeks ago.
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,362 Points:1,066,635 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:40:03 AM	Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse
	keep em dropping baby. would love to have a sub $500 monthy commuting bill.
domer2 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,072 Points:418,700 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:38:54 AM	Ignore domer2 Report Abuse
	still too high.
Crumbfel Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,573 Points:825,035 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:35:24 AM	Ignore Crumbfel Report Abuse
	Thanks but no thanks to higher prices!!
Mazdaman7Q Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,802 Points:831,630 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:35:20 AM	Ignore Mazdaman7Q Report Abuse
	still too high
rvnvet70 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,963 Points:1,033,720 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:34:46 AM	Ignore rvnvet70 Report Abuse
	I'm waiting to see $2.25 a gallon.
timwil Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,585 Points:539,630 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:33:17 AM	Ignore timwil Report Abuse
	don't worry it will go back up
Tonester1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,265 Points:777,865 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:29:58 AM	Ignore Tonester1 Report Abuse
	I want to see it drop to $2.00 a gallon.
sidhall142 Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:159 Points:112,315 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:28:06 AM	Ignore sidhall142 Report Abuse
	I think it will drop to around $2.25 to $2.50.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,556 Points:274,390 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:27:03 AM	Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse
	There is room to go lower. And, that reduces the money for Iran and OPEC to support terrorists!
TBRR Veteran Author Jacksonville Posts:404 Points:98,605 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:26:01 AM	Ignore TBRR Report Abuse
	just like the Limbo, "how low can you go" keep up the pressure of conserving. supply and demand really works when the demand is down. stick it to OPEC and do not buy from companies that get their oil from them. it is easy to find the source of oil if you do a little searching.
Sentraholic Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,152 Points:509,430 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: 10/13/2008 9:25:35 AM	Ignore Sentraholic Report Abuse
	Then I'm moving to Tulsa...

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