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Gas prices should level in August after July wildness

Fuel Fix -- Gasoline prices might have seemed a bit out of whack this month.

After three months of monthly declines, gasoline prices rose 17 cents a gallon in July, marking the largest monthly rise in July over the past dozen years, according to AAA gas gauge.

Houston gasoline prices remained steady over the past week at $3.35 a gallon. Over the past month though, Houston drivers are paying nearly 20 cents more as gasoline rose with the steady rise of crude oil prices.

Nationally, unleaded gasoline rose 4 cents to $3.52 for the week, and Texans saw price stay steady at $3.35.

“Higher global oil prices and increased demand for gasoline during the busy summer driving season were the primary factors that sent pump prices higher in July,” said Avery Ash, AAA spokesperson.

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DesertRat2011 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,756 Points:511,305 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 9:00:29 AM Ignore DesertRat2011 Report Abuse Sure shows how wrong predicting gas prices can be.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,818 Points:1,636,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 5:00:11 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse prices always go up, fall a tad, rise high. Pig Oil Greed.
CdnLynx Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,079 Points:537,580 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 11:19:54 PM Ignore CdnLynx Report Abuse ah, right and how long have they been rising overall; never stops, occasionally, 1 or 2 cents decrease, afterwards, there are increases in multiples; incessant and never ending!
1006 Champion Author Birmingham Posts:1,106 Points:1,371,110 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 8:31:02 PM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse are you kidding me
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,139 Points:624,685 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 12:34:30 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
sedonaJ All-Star Author Arizona Posts:646 Points:206,435 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 11:31:08 AM Ignore sedonaJ Report Abuse More speculation ,at what cost? SSDD
nd73 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,085 Points:491,885 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 9:15:44 AM Ignore nd73 Report Abuse Perhaps we should look forward to prices leveling off around $4.50 in Michigan??
J4romeo All-Star Author Gary Posts:506 Points:1,219,125 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:20:37 PM Ignore J4romeo Report Abuse 3.89 to 4.19 in my area..:(
RichWLIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:4,244 Points:665,590 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:19:27 PM Ignore RichWLIN Report Abuse not!
lindact Champion Author New Haven Posts:8,871 Points:1,743,695 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:17:03 PM Ignore lindact Report Abuse Perhaps a short reprieve before gearing up for winter heating oil needs.
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:6,118 Points:1,136,670 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:15:32 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Up ten cents today to $3.34 a gallon...
reeneedan Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,233 Points:402,030 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:13:45 PM Ignore reeneedan Report Abuse we will see
langolera Champion Author Akron Posts:1,896 Points:692,555 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:12:57 PM Ignore langolera Report Abuse do u mean level up sheesh 3.89 here in Akron
jackson661 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,826 Points:1,500,350 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:12:37 PM Ignore jackson661 Report Abuse Hope it goes down.
Stang12_5.0 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:692,225 Points:2,326,850 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:10:03 PM Ignore Stang12_5.0 Report Abuse $3.89 here in Cleveland right now.
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,676 Points:689,675 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:09:09 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse I don't believe it.......prices up to $3.95-$3.99 here today.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,655 Points:1,696,310 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:08:48 PM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse I doubt it.
WalkingWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:3,754 Points:788,060 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:03:53 PM Ignore WalkingWV Report Abuse Level out at about $4.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,939 Points:1,870,175 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:03:52 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse I'll believe it when I see it.
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,474 Points:596,570 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:01:25 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse We'll see.
GigHarborHound Champion Author Tacoma Posts:2,669 Points:514,240 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:57:43 PM Ignore GigHarborHound Report Abuse Yup!!!
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,214 Points:1,416,580 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:56:09 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse Gas prices should go down.
VanIsleLes All-Star Author British Columbia Posts:898 Points:294,545 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:55:41 PM Ignore VanIsleLes Report Abuse Ours just went down a bit
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,817 Points:664,160 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:54:46 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse Gas prices are too high.
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,740 Points:3,518,505 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:53:03 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Gas is still double what is reasonable as is oil.
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,265 Points:1,514,580 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:47:19 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Needs to spike DOWN then level in August
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,174 Points:1,755,920 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:47:07 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse no something will happen
Ply440GTX Champion Author Texas Posts:1,009 Points:313,555 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:45:16 PM Ignore Ply440GTX Report Abuse ...then spike again due to "winter blend..." It's ALWAYS something...
chicoCA Champion Author California Posts:2,113 Points:1,801,135 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:45:01 PM Ignore chicoCA Report Abuse okay
truckguy115 Champion Author Orange County Posts:1,636 Points:221,880 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:44:19 PM Ignore truckguy115 Report Abuse it was nice to see it go lower. that didn't last and now it's almost $4.00 gallon again. so much for economic recovery. oh wait it never happened.
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,561 Points:2,220,615 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:43:50 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse We will see?
wild3bill Champion Author New York Posts:2,551 Points:1,694,815 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:42:15 PM Ignore wild3bill Report Abuse Got to break UP uthe Big Oil Monopoly AGAIN!
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,181 Points:866,235 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:40:51 PM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse Uh Huh. When WILL you ever learn? Look at the FUTURES. They are SOARING.
craigsf38 Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,848 Points:1,536,980 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:40:49 PM Ignore craigsf38 Report Abuse They are still climbing here
Yooperheart Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,560 Points:553,750 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:40:21 PM Ignore Yooperheart Report Abuse Just when things looked good, Bam upside your head. Just can't get a break around here.
mmadsen05 Sophomore Author Tacoma Posts:172 Points:61,770 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:38:30 PM Ignore mmadsen05 Report Abuse ok
streetcars Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,399 Points:2,633,365 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:38:29 PM Ignore streetcars Report Abuse I hope it comes back down after all the supply problems are fixed
bigoilscamsus Champion Author Lansing Posts:1,058 Points:48,265 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:36:13 PM Ignore bigoilscamsus Report Abuse Protest high gas prices--any gas priced above $2.50 per gallon!! Picket the 15 highest priced gas stations in your area!!
knot2swift Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,501 Points:716,760 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:36:04 PM Ignore knot2swift Report Abuse It all depends on economies and stimulus.
jimedB All-Star Author Riverside Posts:535 Points:87,690 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:33:23 PM Ignore jimedB Report Abuse And as soon as they start to level out there will either be some minor disruption in supply or refineries will shut down for "routine" maintinance and the price will go back up 10x faster than it ever comes down.
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:7,152 Points:2,585,610 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:33:01 PM Ignore speedys Report Abuse This is only a guess.
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,613 Points:740,105 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:32:15 PM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse Gas is still way to high.
kelly1016 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,953 Points:353,065 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:32:14 PM Ignore kelly1016 Report Abuse Or maybe they won't.
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,342 Points:844,495 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:31:55 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse a bit harder when we cannot control the oil price...if only we could and keep all the oil inhouse!
CritterNanny Veteran Author Washington Posts:309 Points:1,366,590 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:31:46 PM Ignore CritterNanny Report Abuse Hope for a break soon...
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,892 Points:858,030 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:29:48 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse Gas prices are still way to high if they are over a dollar a gallon.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,836 Points:2,168,400 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:28:58 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse On Aug 2, 2012 10:14:25 PM, KhelbenArunson wrote: >I say we re regulate there entire industry, and I say we make >those regulations EVEN STRICTER than the pre bush regulations. I say you should keep your hands off the oil industry. As it stands now, the average oil company makes a profit of eight cents on every dollar of fuel they sell. When I was working (since retired), our Finance people said the minimum acceptable level was ten and a half cents on every dollar of products and services we sold. Needless to say, the company I used to work for was not in the oil business.
gasgo123 Veteran Author South Carolina Posts:289 Points:1,794,040 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:28:26 PM Ignore gasgo123 Report Abuse In the past month to 45 days gas has went from 2.829/10 to 3.209/10 at one station in SC. That is 38 cents a gallon.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,836 Points:2,168,400 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:23:14 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse On Aug 2, 2012 9:14:54 PM, USAv8tor wrote: >We got screwed on our Iraqi oil investment after the U.S. spent >tens of billions of dollars rebuilding that sh!thole of a country >in the middle of the God forsaken desert. It was a Dick Cheney fantasy for the funds wasted in Iraq to be an "oil investment." And they wouldn't have to have spent tens of billions of dollars on the rebuilding of Iraq had saner heads prevailed and prevented the expenditure of billions of dollars on the destruction of Iraq.
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,436 Points:1,556,195 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 10:22:41 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse Don't bet money on it, it is going to get still wilder in the fall.