$1. 78/9 at the Flying J, in Phoenix, AZ. 3-15-09.
I read an article that said that due to the downturn in the worlds economy, areas like India & China are not doing nearly as much construction, that requires a lot of diesel fuel, so there is a glut on the market. Consequently, the lower prices. This situation is predicted to last throughout 2009. Then, pricing will start to rise, again. '09 will be a good year to take a long trip!!!
Recently, I heard that the Obama administration wants to implement a $1. 27/gallon increase in fuel taxes. That's on top of what we are paying right now. The less attractive they can make carbon-emmiting fuels, the more attractive alternative fueled vehicles will become. I'm just wondering how I'm going to pull my 25', 7000+lb. travel trailer with a Toyota Prius or a Honda Civic Hybrid or Chevy Volt?
Personally, I'm just going to enjoy the lower fuel prices, NOW, and not expect this to last. Sure wish I could do my Alaska RV trip, this summer!!!
Joe F.