This is why it can be bad for lower prices due to an economic downturn.

Yesterday’s market drop will be a welcome relief for consumers at the gas pump. The

Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 6:50PM:  Now that the summer driving season is over, wholesale prices

Comment on the August 31 prediction:  Prices rose that day to $3.85, as predicted.  CORRECT.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 7:15AM:  I just updated my spreadsheets, and we’ve had noticeable jumps

Comment on the August 18 posting:  Prices did fall into the $3.40’s in some places,