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'Diligently Seeking Lower Gas Prices'

CSP News -- Nearly half (45%) of U.S. households are diligently seeking lower gas prices, The Nielsen Co. has found. The economy has consumers looking for cost savings across the board, even as they revert to some pre-recession habits, it said.

"Although gas prices are not as high as they were in mid-2008, they have been edging up for some time and continue to impact how consumers shop and buy," said Todd Hale, senior vice president, Consumer & Shopper Insights, Nielsen. "Even though gas prices are reasonable relative to recent years, consumers continue to employ money-saving strategies, such as using coupons and gas purchase incentives, as means to deal with gas costs given overall economic concerns."

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Submitted Sep 07, 2010 By: BurntOrange

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,252 Points:1,141,025 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 4:16:06 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse sneakers: good point made in response to #43.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,252 Points:1,141,025 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 4:14:39 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse as long as it isn't what some people I know do... drive 10 miles out of their way to save 3 cents per gallon.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,775 Points:1,168,555 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:24:32 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse laudable efforts.
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:5,080 Points:1,089,025 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 8:57:27 PM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse I look for the lowest price in my area when I need to buy gasoline. Thankfully in recent weeks the price of gasoline has fallen.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:43,303 Points:1,711,030 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 4:55:11 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse paulg72 wrote: >we need more refiniries there has not been 1 built in 30 yrs Given the lack of consistent profits in refining, why should anyone build a refinery? Given how both Bush-43 and Obama have been trying to reduce consumption, no use of building a new refinery. It can be said "no new refineries in 30 years" but during the period where refining was profitable they engaged in "debottlenecking" programs. They haven't built a new refinery, but they have expanded many of them!
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:43,303 Points:1,711,030 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 4:49:33 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse Number43 wrote: >obamma has done NOTHING to curb the speculators since he has been >in power. It is not surprising since many of his biggest supporters >are in the banking and hedge fund sector, especially people like >soros and pickens. There was a good bit of big money behind Bush-43. >He is bought and paid for by the speculators. That is why gas prices >are around $ 2.70 instead of $ 1.40. Obama bought and paid for by the speculators? Give me a break. Obama is the reason the last tank I bought was $2.39 and not $4.14 like it was under Bush-43.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:43,303 Points:1,711,030 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 4:46:03 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse hubcapLA wrote: >Nobama, the resident, hasn't kept any promise that didn't end up >costing us more. He is a puppet for the $$$ crowd. You could say the same thing about Bush-43, selected President in 2000.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,252 Points:1,141,025 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 4:16:46 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse hmmm "not as high as they were in mid-2008" - are we back to comparing an outrunner year with a regular year?
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:3,209 Points:692,570 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 1:09:28 AM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse Sometimes it works.
TWS658 Champion Author Portland Posts:3,051 Points:655,400 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 12:56:51 AM Ignore TWS658 Report Abuse When compared to today and 40 years ago, fuel prices are about the same.
OnTheWater Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,123 Points:622,380 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 12:54:32 AM Ignore OnTheWater Report Abuse That's why this site is such a valuable resource. I always check this site before going to fill up!!
runout9 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,139 Points:957,625 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 12:43:49 AM Ignore runout9 Report Abuse Be attentive & always shop & record price even when one is not momentarily buying.
nstrdnvstr Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:33,453 Points:3,521,455 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 12:39:09 AM Ignore nstrdnvstr Report Abuse That is what this site is for.
deacon260 Rookie Author Louisville Posts:41 Points:15,800 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 12:38:50 AM Ignore deacon260 Report Abuse I agree with Paulg72.
hubcapLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:2,554 Points:662,380 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 12:32:38 AM Ignore hubcapLA Report Abuse Nobama, the resident, hasn't kept any promise that didn't end up costing us more. He is a puppet for the $$$ crowd.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,832 Points:757,825 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:30:13 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse We can't save money by cutting the use of gas. The less we use the more the companies charge.
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:6,991 Points:1,395,220 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:23:41 PM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse Consumers are always looking for lower gas prices.
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,953 Points:1,384,370 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:21:56 PM Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse AND thanks BurntOrange, for a relevant crude/gas topic INSTEAD of car, electric, enviro-green, fantasy dreams.
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,953 Points:1,384,370 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:18:58 PM Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse Agreed and good point Number43! He promised during his campaign that he would reel-in speculation. WHY didn't he do it during the recent financial overhaul? (cause he's a freakin liar!)
ItsMorph Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:30,074 Points:2,719,270 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:18:48 PM Ignore ItsMorph Report Abuse I'm always looking to save a penny or two per gallon.
JBL2 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,106 Points:768,780 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:17:43 PM Ignore JBL2 Report Abuse Regardless of the overall price level, I always seek the lowest price along the routes I usually prowl. For me that usually means Kroger; they're usually very competitive with surrounding dealers, but I also get 10 cents a gallon off with my Kroger card/
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:6,287 Points:1,188,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:16:58 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse obamma has done NOTHING to curb the speculators since he has been in power. It is not surprising since many of his biggest supporters are in the banking and hedge fund sector, especially people like soros and pickens. He is bought and paid for by the speculators. That is why gas prices are around $ 2.70 instead of $ 1.40.
Bus561 Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,071 Points:2,752,030 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:16:14 PM Ignore Bus561 Report Abuse I am looking for natural gas prices to come down since we have vast quantities of it, but no, it sprang back up even higher.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:3,535 Points:388,610 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:15:26 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Usually get from the lowesr in my area.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:5,147 Points:1,201,650 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:13:23 PM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse I always check GasBuddy before filling up.
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:13:17 PM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... Don't hold your breath waiting for lower gas prices! ...
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:6,287 Points:1,188,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:11:04 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse I don't see how some people survive. Our gas costs are a huge pct (%) of our budget and we have cut our driving to the bone.
jimgraham Champion Author Akron Posts:7,955 Points:1,511,970 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:08:55 PM Ignore jimgraham Report Abuse So? Why should that suprise you. Old habits are hard to break - but once broken, the new habits tend to stick if they save you hard earned money..
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:6,287 Points:1,188,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:08:50 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse At last, an article about gas prices.
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:8,152 Points:1,391,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:04:58 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Is this really news?
NavyStore Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,768 Points:1,657,940 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:03:40 PM Ignore NavyStore Report Abuse Fortunately prices have been somewhat stable and the economy is slowly picking up - unless the GD GOP gets back in power. Then we are ALL shafted!!
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,149 Points:963,855 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:03:18 PM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse Tell us something we don't already know.
SBlouch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,885 Points:1,470,780 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:01:01 PM Ignore SBlouch Report Abuse We all are looking for lower gas prices. The economy is still not improving and every bit of money we can save on gas the more goods we can buy.
MRED3 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,623 Points:803,160 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:55:18 PM Ignore MRED3 Report Abuse I`m with you paulg 72.
zeddieiv Champion Author Columbia Posts:5,651 Points:1,490,920 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:55:17 PM Ignore zeddieiv Report Abuse We all are.
signwiz Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,395 Points:1,348,330 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:54:57 PM Ignore signwiz Report Abuse This is a big problem.
janctx Champion Author Lubbock Posts:2,715 Points:882,880 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:47:57 PM Ignore janctx Report Abuse I get cost everyday, it has been climbing everyday for 4 days, the reason-because they can
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:7,201 Points:1,170,135 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:46:40 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse Please use GasPrices in your local area to find the best and lower than average gas price near you. Do not purchase gas at stations that have higher than average pricing.
DosEquis26 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,758 Points:1,541,590 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:46:26 PM Ignore DosEquis26 Report Abuse learn how to spell"refineries"!
paulg72 Champion Author Boston Posts:1,558 Points:542,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:45:21 PM Ignore paulg72 Report Abuse Our country has the most oil since they started keeping track in the 1990s there are oil tankers off our coast that cannot even unload we are at capacity we need more refiniries there has not been 1 built in 30 yrs
RedRam2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,691 Points:1,056,685 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:33:21 PM Ignore RedRam2005 Report Abuse Are the other "nearly half" profiting from the higher prices?
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:43,303 Points:1,711,030 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:28:07 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse HailstormCA wrote: >The market is being kept artificially high just to help alternative fuels. Where are those alternative fuels?
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:43,303 Points:1,711,030 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:25:15 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse ShudBWalking wrote: >SUV's and Pick-ups are what I choose to drive because a small vehicle cannot >offer me the same safety features I need on the busy highways OBESE VEHICLE and SAFE are not equivalent any more. Of course, if your idea of a "safety feature" is pavement crushing weight, go buy a custom vehicle from Centiigon.
cowboy1ttu Champion Author Lubbock Posts:15,525 Points:2,207,480 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:21:14 PM Ignore cowboy1ttu Report Abuse WTF....oil keeps going down and our gas prices jumped $.10 a gallon today. What's the excuse for this?????
gasper Champion Author Edmonton Posts:2,646 Points:972,270 Joined:Mar 2002	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:09:51 PM Ignore gasper Report Abuse I look for coupons or discounted gas prices its the only way to survive in this expensive world we live in.
HailstormCA Champion Author San Diego Posts:5,846 Points:1,072,725 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:07:50 PM Ignore HailstormCA Report Abuse The market is being kept artificially high just to help alternative fuels.
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,623 Points:738,520 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:07:29 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Sometimes I post the lowest (and other times the highest) prices I see because it is important information for those who care to buy at lower prices. I find it amazing that some will continually buy at the highest price. It seems they do not care about the prices they pay. ======== I guess those who have money to burn do not care about what they pay for their fuel. Is this what the "Trickel Down Theory" of tax reduction is about?
EssexAdri Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,025 Points:255,725 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:04:39 PM Ignore EssexAdri Report Abuse someone needs to slap this Nielsen guy for even daring think that gas prices are reasonable. for actually saying it he needs to be "drawn-and-quartered" in the town square. if the government truely wants to help get the economy back on its feet its going to have to help instead of hurt, and the first place to help is instituting some kind of controlling measures on gas prices, and cut back on gas taxes. next to rent/mortgage, gasoline is the next largest expense the typical family has.
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:6,021 Points:1,215,535 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:04:08 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse The US needs higher gas prices in order to cut gas demands.
Jeff1944 Champion Author South Dakota Posts:3,082 Points:676,835 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:03:15 PM Ignore Jeff1944 Report Abuse We all are trying to cut costs!