Oil, gas prices continue decline
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices have traded under $90 a barrel for the first time in eight months. Traders expect the widening financial crisis could drastically reduce global demand for energy. Light, sweet crude for November delivery was recently down $3.06 Oil prices have tumbled nearly 40 percent since peaking in July. A significantly stronger dollar also weighed on prices. At the pump, auto club AAA says the average price for regular (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Monday, Oct 6 at 1:05 PM teresa wrote ...I guess I'm dumb on this, but last year when barrels were around $92., we were paying around $3. a gallon, and now price per barrel has dropped again and they say "oh you wont see the price for at least 2 weeks", but when something major happens,BOOM up goes the gas prices and we used to be cheaper than FLA. not now. people say oh prices are up 'cause of gas, companies want raises cause of gas, but when gas drops , they dont then gas rises again they want another raise. GUESS I'M DUMB HMMMM Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Oct 6 at 2:27 PM Bill wrote ...I guess they call that the Reagan effect! Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Oct 6 at 9:56 PM Message to Teresa wrote ...Teresa, you're an adult...use some common sense and basic grammar skills before you post a comment. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Oct 9 at 10:46 AM Msz.NiCOlE wrote ...Gas prices, now tell me wat you think well i think that gas prices is so horrible now a days its crazy. Obama really wants to lower gas prices but i dont think that he can and if he can then that would be great makin gas prices 100 and somethin a barrel is sickning soon or later you will see people walking or catchin the bus or even ridin bike but the economy is so high we might not even be able to afford them...lol...its not funny but it is. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Add a commentMost PopularMore Good Stuff |
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