Gas dropping, will residents travel this summer?
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For sure. CNN reported this weekend that gas dropped 17 cents in the last three weeks and is expected to plunge every further.
But gas is still $3.74 a gallon.
With summer officially arriving in just a few days, this is a great opportunity to do an update on the gas station.
What's the average cost of gas in your community? Use gasbuddy.com to find gas averages in your community. If you live in a smaller community that Gas Buddy doesn't serve, do a quick drive thru town to find an average.
What do drivers say about the current state of gas? Are they satisfied for now? What are their plans for summer drives?
What's the story for local auto dealers concerning SUVs? Are higher gas prices creating sales issues for SUV or crossover vehicles?
What can travel agents tell you about residents renting vacation properties in driving distance? Are locals less likely to hit the road or is that loosening a bit with prices now dropping?