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Originally Posted by tony286
Also tell me where this $1.79 gas was? Because in atl and gas tends to be cheaper here and it was never close to that price in a long time.
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National averages for the end of 2008 before Barry got into office, directly coinciding with Vendzilla comment of "Average gas price when Barry took office in the US was 1.79, now it's above $4 where I live."
Oct. 16, 2008?Oil prices fall below $70 a barrel, which is less than half of its July peak. Signs of $1.99 a gallon gas brings celebration to the masses.
Nov. 3, 2008?U.S. Gas prices drop to $1.72 a gallon. Some gas stations even roll out a $.99 cent promotional deal.
Dec. 26, 2008?Gas prices tumble to $1.64 a gallon. Some areas seeing prices as low as $1.45 a gallon.
Dec. 31, 2008?Crude oil prices plummet below $37 a barrel while the U.S. average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline falls to an amazing 5-year low of $1.61.