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Summer travel: Gas prices may keep some drivers off road

Corning Leader -- Cheaper gas prices won’t be enough to get more people on the road this summer.

Marty Jones, of Elmira, said he, his wife Carrie and their three children have often traveled to South Florida for an annual summer vacation, but gas prices will change that this summer.

“Because of the gas prices, they’re too high, and the economy as a whole, we’re going to do something different this year,” Jones said.

He and his family plan to travel to Niagara Falls later this summer.

“It’s closer than Florida, it will cost less in gas and I’m sure it will be a good time,” Jones said.

Many Americans share that point of view on gas prices, the economy as well as job security.

Economists and tourism experts are expecting only a small uptick in summer
travelers.

Gas prices are lower, but still high

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Submitted May 20, 2012 By: angel4me

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,570 Points:1,604,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 7:33:59 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse wasn't going to drive anywhere anyway for the "holiday."
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,246 Points:2,139,175 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 3:59:33 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse On May 20, 2012 1:59:44 PM, arcaneradio wrote: >and think 3 years ago gas was under 2 dollars. But four years ago gas was even higher than it is now. >How's that change working for ya? So far, I'm happy with my Obamanomic retirement.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,049 Points:1,622,350 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 9:35:57 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse good, the fewer the better
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,943 Points:2,112,640 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 7:35:15 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse But, but, but... the media is PRAISING the lower prices! This article was posted... "Gasoline prices expected to fall to $3.25 a gallon before holiday"
A2J Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,060 Points:599,925 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 10:42:16 PM Ignore A2J Report Abuse Not me though..,
gknee09 All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:976 Points:819,110 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 8:12:58 PM Ignore gknee09 Report Abuse arcaneradio - I second your comment
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,922 Points:2,073,185 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:52:26 PM Ignore Marson Report Abuse Many Americans are discovering lots of great vacation venues closer to home!
eomc17 Champion Author Tucson Posts:1,822 Points:134,145 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 4:49:29 PM Ignore eomc17 Report Abuse Tale of Tucson, AZ. while gasoline futures have dropped at Wall Street from 3.41$ to 2.87$ gasoline prices in Tucson have dropped from 3.76 to 3.65$ a gallon. this is just ridiculous.
passin_gas2011 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:750 Points:141,120 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 4:27:08 PM Ignore passin_gas2011 Report Abuse hope it goes down for the summer,,,be nice to travel and visit family
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,874 Points:3,124,980 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 2:32:50 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse I wait for $2.50 before i drive long distance again!!!!!!!!
bcok Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,102 Points:1,539,540 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 2:05:12 PM Ignore bcok Report Abuse A drop of 10-20c's will not do the trick. A drop of $.50-$1.00g can only be the only one we will recognize.
PittSlovak Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:2,499 Points:1,907,710 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 2:01:27 PM Ignore PittSlovak Report Abuse I'm planning a nice staycation.
bobtheman347 Sophomore Author Buffalo Posts:170 Points:24,100 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 2:00:34 PM Ignore bobtheman347 Report Abuse YOU THINK,DUH!!!!
arcaneradio Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,506 Points:487,930 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:59:44 PM Ignore arcaneradio Report Abuse and think 3 years ago gas was under 2 dollars. How's that change working for ya?
hauler43 Champion Author Oakland Posts:8,158 Points:2,597,750 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:58:39 PM Ignore hauler43 Report Abuse same article
Agarre Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,335 Points:263,785 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:58:39 PM Ignore Agarre Report Abuse Two different theories here...WTH
caddilac Champion Author Ontario Posts:16,577 Points:2,135,480 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:57:48 PM Ignore caddilac Report Abuse "Cheaper gas prices won’t be enough to get more people on the road this summer." I hope that is true. We don't need more people on the roads just because it is summer. More people on the roads = more gasoline used. More gasoline used = depleted inventories. Depleted inventories = high gasoline prices. It is simple enough math so that even the 'road trip' dummies should be able to understand. [Edited by: caddilac at 5/20/2012 2:59:37 PM EST]
MacMitchell Rookie Author Birmingham Posts:45 Points:83,345 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:57:24 PM Ignore MacMitchell Report Abuse Agree with pmc3...STILL WAY TOO HIGH!!!
FuelOilOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,837 Points:1,179,620 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:56:33 PM Ignore FuelOilOH Report Abuse Those that can or must travel will travel.
walkingtall Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,974 Points:1,116,705 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:55:31 PM Ignore walkingtall Report Abuse Not the news you want to hear.
pmc3 Champion Author Missouri Posts:3,595 Points:1,023,585 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:54:59 PM Ignore pmc3 Report Abuse This is true....because the lower gas prices are STILL WAY TOO HIGH!!!!!
BobbyVA Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,482 Points:1,171,550 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:54:03 PM Ignore BobbyVA Report Abuse Early summer prices may be still lower but wait to the heat of July and its going to skyrocket to $5/gal.
MJIOWA Champion Author Iowa Posts:4,798 Points:1,072,970 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:53:12 PM Ignore MJIOWA Report Abuse I WILL STAY HOME
KnoxGasPriceSpy Champion Author Knoxville Posts:140,788 Points:915,820 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:52:59 PM Ignore KnoxGasPriceSpy Report Abuse we'll be staying close to home...
ezone Champion Author Florida Posts:2,401 Points:942,360 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:50:27 PM Ignore ezone Report Abuse Gee, do you think? The combination of gas still well over $3.50 in most areas, high prices on everything every where and the economy generally in the crapper with REAL unemployment probably at or over 20%. You think that might keep some people home? Bet it won't interfere with the Obozo's next vacation - largely at our expense. NObama 2012.
BeaconLite Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,917 Points:365,275 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:49:47 PM Ignore BeaconLite Report Abuse Even if the price of gas goes down, it's still hurting the tourist industry.
BIGREDNM Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:3,577 Points:842,760 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:48:46 PM Ignore BIGREDNM Report Abuse If they would just quit being greedy, then everyone could see better times and the money would be spread around, it's all about the wheel, lower the gas prices and more can benefit,but they can;t see that because they are blinded by greed.
ShockinSean Veteran Author New York Posts:389 Points:1,544,705 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:43:57 PM Ignore ShockinSean Report Abuse As long as they keep going down I am happy.
BrucePen Champion Author Ontario Posts:6,581 Points:1,357,840 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:41:32 PM Ignore BrucePen Report Abuse Gas prices have put a crimp in my budget.
Gramps001 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,841 Points:1,362,990 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:37:52 PM Ignore Gramps001 Report Abuse What's a 'vacation'?
thirstyauto Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:14,672 Points:1,614,670 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:35:57 PM Ignore thirstyauto Report Abuse Hey! If you can't afford the gas, you can't go wandering!!!
snappytom2 Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:3,527 Points:273,565 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:34:08 PM Ignore snappytom2 Report Abuse Staying at home saves a wad of cash.
bigrigAZ Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,717 Points:1,048,790 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:31:51 PM Ignore bigrigAZ Report Abuse No trips- money spent on gas doesn't leave money for daily cost of living plus food,etc. No money due gas prices also means no money spent on the road. Be nice to go places and be part of the tourists spending money to help all the business to places where we used to go (before the current administration) but no more until we get a new president and rid of some the greed and crap coming out of W.D.C.
frugalking Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,067 Points:218,445 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:30:20 PM Ignore frugalking Report Abuse Okay.
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IMLURCH Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,159 Points:1,098,205 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:26:50 PM Ignore IMLURCH Report Abuse I cut down on my trips.
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paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,764 Points:845,925 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:19:28 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse I may be making a trip because my best friend is getting married. I'd do it for him otherwise I wouldn't be going anywhere.
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letterchunker Champion Author Texas Posts:2,225 Points:663,675 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:15:11 PM Ignore letterchunker Report Abuse This driver plans to stay off road this summer.
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Catfish93001 Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,200 Points:247,205 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:10:46 PM Ignore Catfish93001 Report Abuse between high gas prices and TSA irradiation or molestation... staying home sounds good.
Suzy7Q Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:2,162 Points:366,530 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:10:38 PM Ignore Suzy7Q Report Abuse Who can afford to go anywhere these days!
craigsf38 Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,688 Points:1,506,030 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 1:08:19 PM Ignore craigsf38 Report Abuse No vacation or extra travel for me and my family
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