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Prices jump just before Labor Day in some areas

GasBuddy Blog -- Just as some newspapers took to the press across the nation, gas prices shot up in areas of the Midwest yesterday. While some communities are seeing and enjoying falling prices, that certainly isn't true in parts of the country.

For those highway travelers- beware... many stations with a close proximity to major roads raise their prices slightly to make sure their margin is healthy. What that means for you- you'll have to be smart to avoid those stations, and what better way to outsmart them by using our GasBuddy apps and mobile site to beat the stations raising prices?

Beyond that, this Labor Day weekend will feature average prices that are slightly over a dime more expensive than last year. In 2009, prices over the long...

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Submitted Sep 03, 2010 By: PD

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POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:15:43 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse message forum - browse topics; first five; maybe because I'm on so late / or so early today? Gas Buddy is great for travelling if you can find the map on your GPS
BIGHEAD6421 Veteran Author Texas Posts:295 Points:67,395 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 7:01:57 PM Ignore BIGHEAD6421 Report Abuse USE GAS BUDDY AND BY CHEAP.
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2010 9:54:30 AM Ignore airduct Report Abuse >>We're down on average $0.002 a gallon from yesterday. WOW! What a savings. LOL
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:43,346 Points:1,712,105 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2010 4:17:52 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse Somebody didn't give the official gouge command to stations in the Houston area. We're down on average $0.002 a gallon from yesterday.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,266 Points:1,142,300 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 7:36:12 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse of course it's a tradition - whether there's any other reason than greed or not.
Rajah Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,593 Points:1,959,345 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 3:33:37 PM Ignore Rajah Report Abuse Here in Springfield, IL, gas spiked 25 cents yesterday morning, just in time for the holiday weekend. It's tradition regardless of what the price of crude is doing, down in this case.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:43,346 Points:1,712,105 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:36:07 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse JimTee wrote: >It boggles my mind why oil prices can't remain at one price until a "significant event" happens. >Sort of like the price of other consumable goods (food, medicine, toilet paper or even your rent check...). The price of medicine either goes up or down, there is very little consistent in pricing other than branded meds go up and generics go down. Geodon and its competitors only go up, Jeffrey Kindler has to make the big bucks before it goes generic. Generic Zoloft, on the other hand, seems to have a lower price every 90 days when I reorder it. They seem to also hand out a different brand when the bottle comes from Medco (one of the major PBMs). Even the generic Ambien I end out having to buy at W@l-M@rt goes down nearly every refill.
Gas_Buzzer Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,850 Points:2,165,620 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 8:28:39 AM Ignore Gas_Buzzer Report Abuse I call this Obamanonics...screw the little guy any chance you get and run as fast as you can to get away then blame it on Bush.
JimTee Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,322 Points:1,189,950 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 6:32:34 AM Ignore JimTee Report Abuse It boggles my mind why oil prices can't remain at one price until a "significant event" happens. Sort of like the price of other consumable goods (food, medicine, toilet paper or even your rent check...). OH that's right, it would put a lot of people out of work (speculators, investors, journalists, ....). [Edited by: JimTee at 9/4/2010 8:33:34 AM EST]
ENORMS Champion Author Colorado Posts:3,014 Points:1,172,310 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 6:05:44 AM Ignore ENORMS Report Abuse Still rising around here!
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:4,237 Points:1,398,310 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 2:17:01 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse GAS PRICES Declining Here
bigreddwg Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,967 Points:1,042,630 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 1:05:15 AM Ignore bigreddwg Report Abuse actually, prices dropped here in TPA. a couple tried to raise prices due to Hurricane Carl, but it left this area too quickly - have fun, New England, LOL!!
HiGramma Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,789 Points:367,830 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:46:05 PM Ignore HiGramma Report Abuse Same here, Auburn -- I'm in MI
AuburnTim Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,704 Points:1,285,990 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:32:24 PM Ignore AuburnTim Report Abuse Prices here went from $2.59 to $2.75 higher than it was last time crude was at $75
craigsf38 Champion Author Rochester Posts:3,420 Points:1,046,140 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:28:01 PM Ignore craigsf38 Report Abuse prices are up here anywhere from 0.03/gal to 0.07.gal in the finger lakes region of NYS
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:6,364 Points:1,127,775 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:27:18 PM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...they're finally dropping here...
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:5,991 Points:1,233,260 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:21:17 PM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse prices up seven cents on average here.
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:8,157 Points:1,392,445 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:17:45 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Prices went up $0.05 in NC
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,009 Points:1,447,195 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:15:13 PM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse I've seen it here.
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,647 Points:2,129,065 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:13:46 PM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse So what else is new.
Jeff1944 Champion Author South Dakota Posts:3,088 Points:678,560 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:11:23 PM Ignore Jeff1944 Report Abuse Prices are much more expensive than in February 2010.
250FORD Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,265 Points:1,303,335 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:10:46 PM Ignore 250FORD Report Abuse Go figure, more holiday gouging.
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,282 Points:1,083,115 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:08:53 PM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse Was planned for all gas cans full from last price bottom out. What me worry not right now.
Jarol Champion Author Iowa Posts:6,003 Points:1,126,540 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:06:00 PM Ignore Jarol Report Abuse Of course ... what do you expect?
LS300 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:13,520 Points:2,495,085 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:04:04 PM Ignore LS300 Report Abuse Greedway did it again - some stations went up $.30/gal. - no supply and demand for them.
genef01 Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,611 Points:834,680 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:03:54 PM Ignore genef01 Report Abuse Up and down here in Music City USA, falling some areas(or at least not rising) and up 15 cents or more in others, particularly right off the interstates.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:13,635 Points:1,904,470 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:03:16 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse why would they miss the last summer gouge ??????????????? now its on to winter gouging...............
mwhals Champion Author Charleston Posts:11,517 Points:1,981,385 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:58:07 PM Ignore mwhals Report Abuse It jumped here with up to a 16 cent increase.
divebomber Champion Author Nebraska Posts:3,714 Points:1,345,415 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:57:54 PM Ignore divebomber Report Abuse Especially in Nebraska!
DosEquis26 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,758 Points:1,542,440 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:56:36 PM Ignore DosEquis26 Report Abuse Once again, gas stations try to GOUGE the consumer!
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:21,169 Points:2,639,595 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:54:27 PM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse prices spiked 25 to 30 cents a gallon here
OnTheWater Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,123 Points:622,380 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:52:40 PM Ignore OnTheWater Report Abuse So far here in Huntington Beach CA prices have remained the same and continued falling at some stations. I expected them to go up today for people hitting the roads this weekend to travel but thankfully I was wrong.
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:4,666 Points:2,092,395 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:48:40 PM Ignore speedys Report Abuse Try and plan so you don't buy gas in the higher priced areas.
BigATX Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:4 Points:31,380 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:47:16 PM Ignore BigATX Report Abuse Coming down in FT WORTH area. We are going to San Angelo 250 miles West so will find out what prices are that way.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:3,654 Points:815,950 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:45:14 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Just avoid those that are higher.
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:5,478 Points:960,340 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:44:19 PM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse but the price has not dropped
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:6,388 Points:1,510,745 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:38:51 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Fairly stable around here so far but the Holiday is young.
TheSicilian Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,026 Points:1,003,300 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:32:23 PM Ignore TheSicilian Report Abuse once again the consumer gets the shaft
Rice_Burner Champion Author Georgia Posts:8,972 Points:1,476,515 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:29:41 PM Ignore Rice_Burner Report Abuse Duh
aldog365 Champion Author Nashville Posts:3,150 Points:1,559,710 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:27:29 PM Ignore aldog365 Report Abuse What a game to play for the holiday.
zeddieiv Champion Author Columbia Posts:5,651 Points:1,490,920 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:27:02 PM Ignore zeddieiv Report Abuse You said it, packer fan
ferd41 Sophomore Author Buffalo Posts:150 Points:242,625 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:26:43 PM Ignore ferd41 Report Abuse Staying the same in WNY. Rare!!
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:6,480 Points:1,383,835 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:23:52 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Typical gouging by oil companies.
Jeeputtputt Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,388 Points:341,520 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:18:39 PM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse Speedway's ALWAYS first here in SW OH. NO shame about the amount either!!!
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:6,165 Points:1,225,615 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:18:27 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Yeah... that must be a rumor, because prices have been dropping in Texas the last two weeks, and continue to drop... BOGUS!
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:7,001 Points:1,397,270 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:15:15 PM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse Prices always go up for the holidays.
Bonito Champion Author Dayton Posts:13,049 Points:2,546,485 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:13:52 PM Ignore Bonito Report Abuse The Greed and Gouging goes on and on! When are we going to wise up and get off OIL!
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:10:08 PM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... It's a HOLIDAY! This is expected! ...
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,297 Points:1,630,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:09:08 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse I wouldn't call a 30 cent jump "slightly" price raising!
JohnofGB Champion Author Flint Posts:3,075 Points:631,320 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 10:06:24 PM Ignore JohnofGB Report Abuse Commodity gas prices are down but greedy Speedway leads the pack in raising prices around here. That is one of the reasons I do not do business with them.