Prices Up, Gas Consumption Down

PlusPrices Up, Gas Consumption DownPrices Up, Gas Consumption DownThe Associated PressAs gas prices continue to soar, drivers are cutting back. A new study found fuel consumption in Florida has dropped to its lowest level in 35 years. (July 11)With record high prices, drivers are putting the brakes on gas consumption. This college student is trying to save money at the pumps-- and he's not alone. 16:03:50SOT: ACTUALLY I JUST BOUGHT A SMALLER CAR SO I COULD TRY TO SAVE GAS Cameron Houston/ Trying to Conserve Gas Gas consumption in Florida has dropped to its lowest level in 35 years. That's according to a just released report by Florida's Department of Environmental Protection. 16:02:58SOT: 3 DOLLARS WAS THE COLD WATER IN THE FACE, 4 DOLLARS WAS THE SLAP IN THE FACE. I THINK IT WOKE EVERYBODY UP. Jim Smith/ Fl Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association And gas stations are noticing the drop. Stations have been about a five percent drop in gas sales this year.16:03:43SOT: CONSUMERS HAVE CHOSEN TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE, INSTEAD OF MAKING 3 TRIPS THEY'LL MAKE ONE. THEY'RE CONSOLIDATING THEIR TRIPS, STAYING CLOSER TO HOME But there is some good news. Another study found the high gas prices could cut auto deaths by nearly a third. That's because drivers-- especially teenagers-- are cutting back on how much time they spend behind the wheel. On average, gas prices are now around 4-dollars a gallon. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[Twigboyone]

Gas prices are going to sky rocket again,pass the word we all need to park our cars in protest.

[jmcclelland85]

We are not Europe so stop comparing the US with Europe You choose to live there so stop you your bitching.

[E4STCOAST4LIFE]

@nickmax2221 yeah that was really an efficient boycott. Thats not going to work at all, people are going to buy gas no matter what

[nickmax2221]

BUY NO GAS ON 9/11/11 On 9/11/11, we begin the process of taking back control of our great nation. On that day, a nation-wide boycott of all gasoline stations will reduce demand to levels that will force the puppet-masters and oil investors to take notice. The boycott will occur on the 11th day of each month thereafter, until prices are changed and Americans aren't paying their paychecks on gas just to get to work and back. DON'T BUY GAS ON 9/11/11 SPREAD THE WORD!!!

[bestamerica]

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why gas price go up,,,

because of election day,,,

ohhh no,,,

that is awful and sad

[jt00082]

If you want to do something about gas prices visit saveyourgreen.goxft.com. You can literally save 30-40 cents per gallon by doing so!

[Paintwolf]

YOu guys are retarted. I use to pay 1.90. now its about doubled. Fuck Middle east and our politics.

[tatomuck18]

you have a lot more money and public transportation there.

[tatomuck18]

Gas is CHEAP???

10 years ago I could get get for less than a dollar!

Now its more than TRIPLE that amount now. Back in the 60s it was only about 20 cents.

[c0unterph0bia]

@chivesMcspanky I love you.