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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:18,818 Points:1,636,245 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:3,690 Points:774,770 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:606 Points:414,360 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 7:31:53 AM Ignore bicycle1966 Report Abuse not diesel, unfortunately
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,332 Points:487,315 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:575,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:13:17 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Yep
letterchunker Champion Author Texas Posts:2,335 Points:683,150 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:31,283 Points:2,632,715 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:4,668 Points:2,799,765 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:2,664 Points:513,265 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:2,676 Points:689,675 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:2,827 Points:564,770 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:711,190 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:33,653 Points:3,212,075 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 12:00:33 AM Ignore ItsMorph Report Abuse Great. Super.
kbierley Champion Author Dayton Posts:10,739 Points:1,417,820 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:7,462 Points:1,778,195 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:4,873 Points:1,242,280 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:575,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:55:46 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Good news
goodbuy Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,806 Points:1,449,205 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:1,979 Points:662,440 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:4,096 Points:1,943,310 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:50:32 PM Ignore preacherjohn Report Abuse soo.o.
tco9436 Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,807 Points:743,650 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:2,108 Points:930,810 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:1,607 Points:458,225 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:2,909 Points:248,475 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:5,401 Points:1,173,405 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:17,740 Points:3,518,505 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:8,174 Points:1,755,920 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:34:23 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse Ohio going up
dld1295 Sophomore Author Detroit Posts:211 Points:359,820 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:3,342 Points:844,495 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:430,825 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:8,587 Points:1,416,530 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:761,775 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:24:11 PM Ignore dave1745 Report Abuse U
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,915 Points:844,035 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:194 Points:808,655 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:20:29 PM Ignore sunny_dsm Report Abuse Wonderful.
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,700 Points:1,538,855 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:09:46 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse ok
Is246 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,043 Points:442,640 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:07:51 PM Ignore Is246 Report Abuse good news.
Eagle3236 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,284 Points:235,900 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:3,840 Points:781,785 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:4,474 Points:1,104,940 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:04:12 PM Ignore NO_SWEAT Report Abuse Ok
ramshot412 Champion Author Riverside Posts:20,274 Points:2,490,590 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:03:01 PM Ignore ramshot412 Report Abuse Good.
TheSnowstorm Champion Author Montreal Posts:8,719 Points:1,938,180 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:8,414 Points:1,700,280 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:1,669,330 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 11:01:40 PM Ignore gerreg Report Abuse ok
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,181 Points:866,235 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:5,667 Points:1,228,325 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:7,642 Points:2,328,480 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.