Maybe it’s just me, but has anyone else noticed that gas prices are creeping back up again?
More importantly, can anyone tell me why? We are told that refiners are actually cutting production, whatever that means.
A few months ago, prices had dipped below $1.50 a gallon. Now suddenly we’re pushing back toward $2 a gallon again.
Here’s my theory. Yesterday was the Presidents Day holiday. It also marks the traditional weekend when people start heading to the shore to search out those essential summer rentals. Yes, we’re still shivering with temperatures in the 30s and they’re calling for snow showers Wednesday, but a lot of people have spring on their minds.
That’s probably reason enough for gas prices to start creeping up again. Why wait until Memorial Day?
People have given up a lot of things in our economic downturn. But so far it looks like maybe the shore is proving recession-proof. And the crowds down there over the weekend look like the same might just hold true this year as well.
Actually some experts believe the tough economic times actually are beneficial to beach business. The thought is that people are giving up longer trips and staying closer to home, meaning continued good times for the Jersey shore.
Look at it this way, yes, gas prices are creeping back up again. But this time a year ago we were paying $3 a gallon.
Then again, Memorial Day is still three months away. Plenty of time for prices at the pump to spike a bit more.
Anyone who thinks that gas prices will go down between now and summer raise their hands?
Thought so.
Oh, and one other thing: Don’t spend that economic stimulus money in one place. Can someone tell me exactly what the average citizen is going to get out of this thing?
More importantly, can anyone tell me why? We are told that refiners are actually cutting production, whatever that means.
A few months ago, prices had dipped below $1.50 a gallon. Now suddenly we’re pushing back toward $2 a gallon again.
Here’s my theory. Yesterday was the Presidents Day holiday. It also marks the traditional weekend when people start heading to the shore to search out those essential summer rentals. Yes, we’re still shivering with temperatures in the 30s and they’re calling for snow showers Wednesday, but a lot of people have spring on their minds.
That’s probably reason enough for gas prices to start creeping up again. Why wait until Memorial Day?
People have given up a lot of things in our economic downturn. But so far it looks like maybe the shore is proving recession-proof. And the crowds down there over the weekend look like the same might just hold true this year as well.
Actually some experts believe the tough economic times actually are beneficial to beach business. The thought is that people are giving up longer trips and staying closer to home, meaning continued good times for the Jersey shore.
Look at it this way, yes, gas prices are creeping back up again. But this time a year ago we were paying $3 a gallon.
Then again, Memorial Day is still three months away. Plenty of time for prices at the pump to spike a bit more.
Anyone who thinks that gas prices will go down between now and summer raise their hands?
Thought so.
Oh, and one other thing: Don’t spend that economic stimulus money in one place. Can someone tell me exactly what the average citizen is going to get out of this thing?
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