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Gas prices drop and heading down more, experts say

Orlando Sentinel -- The price of gasoline took its biggest drop since 2008 in the past two weeks due partly to lower crude oil prices and lower demand for gas after Superstorm Sandy, according to industry surveys released this week.

And prices should keep slipping, possibly ending the year cheaper in Florida than a year ago, experts say.

In Broward County, the price of regular gas averaged $3.55 per gallon Monday, down eight cents from a week ago and 23 cents from a month ago.

In Palm Beach County, the price averaged $3.60 per gallon Monday, down six cents from a week ago and 21 cents from a year ago.

Still, that's more expensive than this time last year, when prices averaged $3.46 per gallon in Broward and $3.50 in Palm Beach counties, according to travel club AAA.

Prompting the recent drop

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Submitted Nov 07, 2012 By: aservant

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 8:33:09 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I don't mind prices coming down, but economy will not improve until diesel drops below 3.50 / gallon again. Right now cheapest is around 3.85/gal around here. Higher ones still at 3.99 or even more.
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,561 Points:749,995 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 9:48:38 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse needs to drop another dollar or more to be news.
bicycle1966 All-Star Author Akron Posts:605 Points:404,090 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 7:31:53 AM Ignore bicycle1966 Report Abuse not diesel, unfortunately
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,322 Points:483,315 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 4:46:45 AM Ignore millerin Report Abuse not much
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:557,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:13:17 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Yep
letterchunker Champion Author Texas Posts:2,245 Points:667,675 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:04:59 AM Ignore letterchunker Report Abuse It has been steady in this area for several weeks. Don't know why it's not going down.
SteelPenny Champion Author Dallas Posts:30,997 Points:2,608,915 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:04:48 AM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse Great if it were true.
Matt G Champion Author Boston Posts:4,543 Points:2,774,990 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:04:29 AM Ignore Matt G Report Abuse Ok if you believe tat
GigHarborHound Champion Author Tacoma Posts:2,547 Points:490,440 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:03:56 AM Ignore GigHarborHound Report Abuse A bump in the road!!
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,483 Points:665,125 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:03:08 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Don't hold your breath, prices will rise again.
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,707 Points:540,970 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:02:28 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Going up in Ontario, Canada.
menagerie1013 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,365 Points:691,490 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:02:22 AM Ignore menagerie1013 Report Abuse Keep going down.
ItsMorph Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:33,452 Points:3,188,105 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:00:33 AM Ignore ItsMorph Report Abuse Great. Super.
kbierley Champion Author Dayton Posts:10,730 Points:1,415,690 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:59:17 PM Ignore kbierley Report Abuse It isn't going down around Ohio.
cssco Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,337 Points:1,753,480 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:58:24 PM Ignore cssco Report Abuse Can't wait for tomorrows evaluation of the current snow storm in NJ and NY
Mowerman08 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,770 Points:1,219,945 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:56:13 PM Ignore Mowerman08 Report Abuse A small bump in the road at the beginning of a long up hill climb.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:557,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:55:46 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Good news
goodbuy Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,678 Points:1,424,530 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:52:19 PM Ignore goodbuy Report Abuse Works for me.
Vitobug Champion Author El Paso Posts:1,955 Points:642,185 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:51:42 PM Ignore Vitobug Report Abuse ok
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:50:46 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse Only a couple of cents
preacherjohn Champion Author Modesto Posts:3,998 Points:1,921,670 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:50:32 PM Ignore preacherjohn Report Abuse soo.o.
tco9436 Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,782 Points:724,975 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:47:39 PM Ignore tco9436 Report Abuse OK
fuelsaverMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,282 Points:559,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:44:18 PM Ignore fuelsaverMN Report Abuse Gas PRICES DIDN'T DROP IN MPLS.THEY WENT UP .24.
sehonda Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,048 Points:917,960 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:39:20 PM Ignore sehonda Report Abuse recession coming soon - printing press will be overworked
jorod55 Champion Author California Posts:1,485 Points:433,675 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:39:19 PM Ignore jorod55 Report Abuse Experts? Yeah, ok. I realize they cant see past their front doors. Let alone the West Coast.
crmedic Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,688 Points:225,950 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:37:59 PM Ignore crmedic Report Abuse I hope the prices continue to fall, but I'm having trouble believing it!
Lizzylou Champion Author Stockton Posts:8,818 Points:2,357,285 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:36:56 PM Ignore Lizzylou Report Abuse NOT THAT LOW HERE IN CALIFORNIA!!!
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:5,375 Points:1,150,610 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:36:48 PM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse As is the US of A now also.
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,635 Points:3,497,630 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:36:15 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse It will most likely be short-lived. I expect that prices will double by 2016.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,080 Points:1,734,140 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:34:23 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse Ohio going up
dld1295 Sophomore Author Detroit Posts:177 Points:345,300 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:31:33 PM Ignore dld1295 Report Abuse Price is rising in Detroit area
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,237 Points:820,495 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:27:20 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse all i say is keep on dropping and dropping and dropping...
fredtheturd Sophomore Author Kansas Posts:201 Points:430,075 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:26:49 PM Ignore fredtheturd Report Abuse This makes me happy. I'm doing a lot of travelling this winter.
nigelb Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,470 Points:1,393,705 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:26:24 PM Ignore nigelb Report Abuse Oh, it is the day after the election. Prices are supposed to rise in the opinion of the cynical right wing nuts. Too bad they still do not understand that oil is a global commodity and not President, past present or future, can control a global market!
dave1745 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,262 Points:740,625 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:24:11 PM Ignore dave1745 Report Abuse U
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,815 Points:821,260 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:20:50 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Good news, but how long will it last???
sunny_dsm Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:185 Points:789,575 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:20:29 PM Ignore sunny_dsm Report Abuse Wonderful.
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,579 Points:1,515,055 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:09:46 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse ok
Is246 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,019 Points:428,710 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:07:51 PM Ignore Is246 Report Abuse good news.
Eagle3236 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,158 Points:211,125 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:05:25 PM Ignore Eagle3236 Report Abuse Amazing how quick prices went up in the swing states after the election.
livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,695 Points:757,010 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:05:09 PM Ignore livedream Report Abuse Maybe for some.... After a sharp spike (.30+ cents) a few days ago, we are seeing a very shy drop of a few pennies today. We'll see what tomorrow brings.....
NO_SWEAT Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,355 Points:1,081,265 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:04:12 PM Ignore NO_SWEAT Report Abuse Ok
ramshot412 Champion Author Riverside Posts:20,165 Points:2,468,415 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:03:01 PM Ignore ramshot412 Report Abuse Good.
TheSnowstorm Champion Author Montreal Posts:8,634 Points:1,915,955 Joined:June 2005	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:02:06 PM Ignore TheSnowstorm Report Abuse Sorry to report, we spiked to $1.394 last night and dropped by one whole cent/litre today, down to $138.4/litre. [Edited by: TheSnowstorm at 11/7/2012 11:03:09 PM EST]
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:8,299 Points:1,677,455 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:01:58 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse Gas up but crude down.
gerreg All-Star Author Nebraska Posts:774 Points:1,649,030 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:01:40 PM Ignore gerreg Report Abuse ok
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,090 Points:849,300 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:00:44 PM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse Gas prices will rise. As they already have soared in the Northeast due to the storms in NY area. And wholesale prices are headed up. And the stars are lining up just so. And the moon is in the 7th house...etc.
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,615 Points:1,207,430 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 10:58:02 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse I think not...Suzmar. Gas up a nickel here today from $2.95. [Edited by: LetemEatCake at 11/7/2012 11:00:18 PM EST]
uglytom Champion Author Florida Posts:7,464 Points:1,542,015 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 10:57:39 PM Ignore uglytom Report Abuse Experts????????????????????????????
Rajah Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,567 Points:2,307,405 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 10:57:36 PM Ignore Rajah Report Abuse Trickling down quickly from the spike a few days ago here in central Illinois.