Nov
8
Written by:
Russ Henke
11/8/2007 7:22 AM
The Figure: On November 7, 2007, the US national average gas price for Unleaded Regular reached $3.04 per gallon.
The Lie: Autumn always means falling gasoline prices, as demand eases after the busy summer travel season.
The Facts: The average price per gallon of Unleaded Regular Gas has gone up 28 cents in 30 days. In some states the average price is much higher. In California, the price on November 7 averaged $3.31.
Related Fact: The price of a gallon of Unleaded Regular Gas when George W. Bush took office on January 20, 2001: $1.46