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Give thanks – gasoline prices continue downward

Central Valley Business Times -- Slowly but steadily, gas prices dropped by another small amount over the past week throughout California, although prices remain about 60 cents per gallon higher than one year ago, according to price surveys Friday.

“At the moment, the biggest factor driving prices downward seems to be the seasonal dip in demand,” says Jeffrey Spring, a spokesman for the Automobile Club of Southern California. “Prices traditionally drop this time of year along with temperatures, which will be a little help for Thanksgiving travelers’ budgets.”

California’s statewide average price for a gallon of self-ser4ve regular on Nov. 20 is $2.943, third highest in the nation, surpassed only by Alaska and Hawaii.


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honda0105
Champion Author Tallahassee

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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:21:41 PM

glad someone sees a downward trend. Wished I did... esp. on diesel.. it's running 2.89 when it's the cheapest to make!
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PathfinderSC
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 5:29:49 PM

They are many things to give thanks for.
But gas is slow to come down here.
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honda0105
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 3:36:51 PM

One year ago, regular unleaded: 1.95, today 2.67. Hmmm... that's also higher than last week's 2.63 and last month's 2.60... give thanks? For what? That the so-called writer is getting paid for scribbling garbage down?
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honda0105
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 3:34:01 PM

prices going DOWN?! What year was this written?
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sivart
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 2:32:09 PM

No drop locally around here!
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adr47
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 1:45:08 PM

Speculators are taking a nap. Just wait till they wake up.
after all
Greed Rules
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POLELANE
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:25:14 AM

We can give thanks it hasn't gotten even worse than it is; a back handed compliment to the crew
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LanguageMan1
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:20:52 AM

It's a shame! We're using less fuel than two years ago, a year ago and even nine months ago, yet we're still paying more. It's not speculators really, just the greedy among the wealthy, the refiners, big oil and OPEC keeping the prices up. The prices need to come down again for us to have a break. Oh, but wait, that's right, none of them nor the leaders of the world, nor the wealthy in-general, nor the bankers want us to have a break. Not even your local or state politicians. If they did, they'd all take salary reductions themselves. After all, they get enough perks on top of their salaries. Dump them all!

By the way, DJRIO, good move on the fuel efficient car and conserving; that's all part of the new boycott which is still ongoing. So, if you people want to make a difference in your own lives and the lives of others, follow suit! Hopefully, the price of oil and gas will come down, below $65 a barrel and below $2.39 a gallon respectively, even if only for a few months, before they really jack the prices up there past $90 a barrel again. We all need that break.

[Edited by: LanguageMan1 at 11/21/2009 11:23:59 AM EST]
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DJRIO
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:15:19 AM

holiday bend over . not for me mr. denver. it is called conserve. I only put what i use. I have a very fuel efficient car.I plan my days
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pnd1
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:13:06 AM

Won't last long.
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Tutootin
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:07:06 AM

THEDodgeman, That is my observation as well. Happy holidays!?!?
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the1roadhog
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 11:03:54 AM

Enjoy it while it lasts because with the next global crisis, to wit: War in the Middle East involving Iran and (fill in the blank), here comes the vicious price hikes.
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mazdaboy
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:57:45 AM

Slowly but steadily? More like slow but barely.
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THEDodgeman
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:55:20 AM

B.S. JUST GOING UP. WHO ARE THEY KIDDING...NOT ME.
HOLIDAY BEND OVER WILL CONVINCE YOU TOO.
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CRVmom
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:55:13 AM

moving up here in Utah :(
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DirtDauber
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:54:23 AM

Prices are slowly moving downward here in S. Texas.
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smoketown
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:54:18 AM

What have you been smoking...
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jpurdy1942
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:54:06 AM

prices going up here for the Thanksgiving Holiday
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GasMiserAZ
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:47:17 AM

I haven't seen a decline yet.
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Jdanek630
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:46:10 AM

Give thanks? It's nice of them to omit the fact that gas prices climbed several dimes prior to this recent modest decline.
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gabbygusIN
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:38:54 AM

Fuel prices went up around here! Holiday coming up have anything to do with this??
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Don20
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:38:33 AM

Prices in this area has stayed stable the last couple of week..
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jb107
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:36:57 AM

NO change here in several weeks.
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squeakyUT
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:36:11 AM

I can see prices coming down slightly but no big jumps here. Not like when they go up!
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Tnerbeel
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:34:40 AM

Not changing much here, 2.40's mostly. 'twas better last year for sure.
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lkgasspotter
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:34:08 AM

This article is irrelevant in my neck of the woods. I've reported the same gasoline prices for my favorite stations for about 2 weeks; no change at all.
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gasforus
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:33:48 AM

ok
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bluenvoy
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:31:20 AM

It's still too high here.
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Ringmaster2008
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:31:14 AM

Keep conserving and keep demand down.
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bbreff
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:31:08 AM



Yeah, but they are still $0.50 higher than last year. Where are the lower prices promised by are President?

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w4kh
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:29:53 AM

Guess they aren't looking where I live... between $2.95-$3.09 for regular... means somewhere else pumping gasoline at $2.79-2.89... wish I were there!
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EricON
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:29:37 AM

Seem to be slowly moving up again
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Helms
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:28:10 AM

WHAT!! Give thanks for what.....what moron wrote this article? Gas was up 10 cents and 12 cents on consectuive days a week or two ago and it has drifted down a penny here and a penny there the next week so lately its been up, up and away....bust be some of that dumbing down of america....we are being brainwashed to forget anything that happened more than a week ago
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Bou
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:28:09 AM

Gas prices haven't dropped here in Brunswick,Me.
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nugney
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:28:02 AM

no thanks here...up 8 cents yesterday
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TeachR06
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:27:54 AM

They're more stable than moving downward.
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biza4u
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:25:11 AM

Why is it they can not go down as fast as they go up
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lehat1
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:24:51 AM

Up a penny in some stations here after holding stable for a week or 2.
$2.70 low to $2.95 for reg w/ 10% E.
One station claims to have Non Ethanol and is selling Reg for $3.16.
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yukonjack
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:24:35 AM

I guess a penny or two drop in the price of gas is a big deal in CA. Prices here in GA are rising again.
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CharlieC08
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:24:32 AM

lower last week and steady this week as folks are driving.
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Rednix
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:24:20 AM

Keep going lower please.
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Sam195
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:23:32 AM

I'm ok with current prices. As long as I don't lose my job.
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civicdutie
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:22:35 AM

Not here. About $2.85 and rising.
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snappyray09
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:21:36 AM

Playing mind games with the people. again .
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wolfshadow12
Sophomore Author Riverside

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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:21:08 AM

Agreed murdershewrote. Speculation drives the market, rather than just supply/demand.
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twiper1
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:20:57 AM

Dont give thanks, give an investigation on why the prices ar so high. they never sould be above $1.00 per gal.
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mpskek
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:18:58 AM

Temporary spike here too, but pump prices coming back down now.
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qmyster
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:18:38 AM

Another penny yesterday.
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murdershewrote
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:17:09 AM

still 50/60 cents more then last year some time
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Jarol
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Message Posted: Nov 21, 2009 10:16:53 AM

YEA!!! BUT ... What we need is a CONGRESS that will craft a policy to become energy independent but this CONGRESS will NOT do it.
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