Gas Prices May Fall Through Summer

May 12, 2014 at 07:20 am by bryan


Barring any unforeseen events, gas prices have hit their spring peak and are likely to continue falling into the summer months. Some 'Boro discounters dropped regular gas prices 2-cents from last week. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fell for the 13th consecutive day Sunday

"Motorists are finally getting that steady break in gas prices that we were anticipating," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA The Auto Club Group. "The discount at the pump is expected to continue, as prices are forecast to be in line with last year's levels by Memorial Day weekend.

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Gas prices are falling because of record supplies. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates total U.S. crude oil production in April reached its highest monthly average since March 1988. The national average price for the month is forecast to be $3.72 per gallon. The EIA forecasts that monthly average to fall 21 cents by September.

"Last year, gas prices fell through June, then rose in July," Jenkins said. "This year, record U.S. crude inventories should put downward pressure on gas prices all summer. As always, natural disasters or supply disruptions could change that."

Here in Murfreesboro, some discounters are offering regular petro for $3.29 per gallon. 

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