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National average breaks rising streak

GasBuddy Blog -- The streak is over, folks. At least for now. GasBuddy data showed the national average rising for 32 consecutive days- starting January 20 at $3.265/gal, and ending February 21 at $3.733/gal. The tide has now turned and the national average has dropped two days straight. This is certainly excellent news for all of you disillusioned motorists- but I would caution you not to get overly thrilled as prices may linger near these levels for some time.

Meanwhile in Canada, prices have risen to 129.3c/L, 2.6c/L higher than last year at this time. Prices may continue to rise in Canada over the next several days before they too stall out.

However, to start the new work week, it does appear that crude prices are lifting gently as...

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Submitted Feb 25, 2013 By: PD

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wolfsbane Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,089 Points:735,055 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2013 6:32:18 AM Ignore wolfsbane Report Abuse Obama will not stand to have lower prices here.
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:585 Points:141,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 11:13:43 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse wonder if some haters here will blame obama for canada's gas prices too..
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:585 Points:141,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 11:08:16 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse jujst so the big oil thieves get a good glut of money
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,406 Points:420,950 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2013 11:42:33 AM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Give it time, it will go back up.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 5:58:08 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse just super slow in coming down...
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 12:16:02 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse yea... and in the meantime, it rose 65 cents / gal. No surprise it stops and reverses for a little while.
turboz2012 All-Star Author Charleston Posts:667 Points:372,420 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 3:13:17 AM Ignore turboz2012 Report Abuse Its only pausing.
SmkyPlyr984 Veteran Author Connecticut Posts:386 Points:5,600 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 8:04:02 PM Ignore SmkyPlyr984 Report Abuse next year will be 6 and the year after that 7 and 8 and obama had his wish
SmkyPlyr984 Veteran Author Connecticut Posts:386 Points:5,600 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 8:03:22 PM Ignore SmkyPlyr984 Report Abuse a little break before the 5 dollar price hike...
SmkyPlyr984 Veteran Author Connecticut Posts:386 Points:5,600 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 8:02:51 PM Ignore SmkyPlyr984 Report Abuse its going up ,, until obama is out,,,
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,118 Points:291,825 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 4:18:05 PM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse up everywhere around here.
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,242 Points:493,010 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 10:57:25 AM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Not for long
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:327,835 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 10:44:37 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse No reason for the recent increases!
SmkyPlyr984 Veteran Author Connecticut Posts:386 Points:5,600 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 7:31:29 AM Ignore SmkyPlyr984 Report Abuse if you call 3 80 a gallon a break,,, something is wrong..they want to lower it 2 or 3 pennies before the 5 dollar mark comes ..
ejl2000 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,252 Points:580,935 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:35:51 AM Ignore ejl2000 Report Abuse Don't be fooled by this slight pause we still have four more years of this Do-Nothing in DC! Hope & Change ....... Due to current economic conditions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off!
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:16:05 AM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse it's time for the american public to break something alright........
snky2k Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,383 Points:300,640 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:06:56 AM Ignore snky2k Report Abuse Heh, just went up 25¢ per gallon here, today. $3.89 all over again.
pitamon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:4,889 Points:1,823,335 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:05:43 AM Ignore pitamon Report Abuse Gas dropped 2cents over the weekend. It needs to keep falling.
pitamon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:4,889 Points:1,823,335 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:05:15 AM Ignore pitamon Report Abuse Gas dropped 2cents over the weekend. It needs to keep falling.
kirzon484 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,851 Points:430,360 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:04:44 AM Ignore kirzon484 Report Abuse the prices remain high .they have no reason to lower them go BO
smqua Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,676 Points:583,030 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:03:46 AM Ignore smqua Report Abuse Bad trend
Petrock Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,108 Points:2,554,835 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:03:08 AM Ignore Petrock Report Abuse I have noticed this also, but around here several stations just "bumped" prices UP $0.20 a gallon! Could this make sense? Only for those making windfall profits from it, I suppose!
Alderaan Veteran Author Greenville Posts:482 Points:233,645 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:01:56 AM Ignore Alderaan Report Abuse Gee. Dropped for TWO WHOLE DAYS? I'll stop worrying now!
silverfox63 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,105 Points:1,608,790 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:01:27 AM Ignore silverfox63 Report Abuse There is no break here in Michigan at all. Prices have risen to $4 or more a gallon.
okgasbud Sophomore Author Tulsa Posts:237 Points:156,915 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:59:41 AM Ignore okgasbud Report Abuse How should the weather affect fuel prices? I have a feeling change is on the way.
jci25946 Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,251 Points:936,865 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:58:19 AM Ignore jci25946 Report Abuse Not dropping here!!
badharley Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,020 Points:739,335 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:56:50 AM Ignore badharley Report Abuse Not dropping near me yet.
Ferdman17 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,273 Points:371,610 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:56:32 AM Ignore Ferdman17 Report Abuse We will be at these prices for a while.
Beau2140 Champion Author New York Posts:8,286 Points:1,655,210 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:54:22 AM Ignore Beau2140 Report Abuse Nothing has dropped here yet.
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,141 Points:1,587,715 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:54:14 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse one station fell three cents yesterday
toxigas Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,197 Points:404,665 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:52:31 AM Ignore toxigas Report Abuse Around here the average price fell a penny, but the day before it went up two pennies.
jeff95519 Champion Author California Posts:2,437 Points:1,351,315 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:50:51 AM Ignore jeff95519 Report Abuse will see
harleydoctor Champion Author Kansas Posts:7,330 Points:1,925,660 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:50:45 AM Ignore harleydoctor Report Abuse Yo president could care less......
JCClark2012 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,389 Points:392,970 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:49:13 AM Ignore JCClark2012 Report Abuse Prices still going up.
fillerupyeoww Champion Author Columbus Posts:5,864 Points:1,646,515 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:47:07 AM Ignore fillerupyeoww Report Abuse Pump prices up .50 overnight here... again.
ILVET Champion Author Illinois Posts:14,779 Points:2,922,690 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:45:48 AM Ignore ILVET Report Abuse The price of gas is just one of many problems that we face today
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,535 Points:2,714,850 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:43:00 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Steady @ $3.89 here for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time.
lindact Champion Author New Haven Posts:8,721 Points:1,714,045 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:42:58 AM Ignore lindact Report Abuse No real relief...
LeeFree Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,136 Points:2,240,525 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:42:55 AM Ignore LeeFree Report Abuse Went up a few more cents to $3.89/gal here.
Tru2psu2 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:14,460 Points:1,552,705 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:38:20 AM Ignore Tru2psu2 Report Abuse little relief?
Bill100 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:41,465 Points:1,159,920 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:38:08 AM Ignore Bill100 Report Abuse It dropped? Obviously, not here. It rose here to 3.999 per gallon. Highest in months.
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,558 Points:1,666,800 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:37:49 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse makes me sick...we arent going to make it...
speedraider Champion Author Orlando Posts:3,658 Points:1,641,970 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:37:35 AM Ignore speedraider Report Abuse National average , LOL
billybopWI All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:599 Points:510,050 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:37:00 AM Ignore billybopWI Report Abuse what goes up must come down,.... eventually, hopefully
hockey_24 All-Star Author KW Posts:777 Points:196,780 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:33:08 AM Ignore hockey_24 Report Abuse haven't saw rising slowing down
rjd1608 Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,346 Points:1,927,080 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:32:03 AM Ignore rjd1608 Report Abuse went up 46 cents in toledo yesterday
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,319 Points:1,888,430 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:31:18 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse I guess Grand Rapids needed one last push, jumped to $3.99 here yesterday.
HelenT Champion Author Buffalo Posts:2,939 Points:594,900 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:28:34 AM Ignore HelenT Report Abuse doubt that
arb0526 Champion Author Greensboro Posts:1,961 Points:407,695 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:28:08 AM Ignore arb0526 Report Abuse Diesel is out the roof
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,482 Points:1,507,830 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:27:52 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Baloney, Bozama!