Friday, October 31, 2014

Localization story: gas prices - Markiz Johnson

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Markiz Johnson


As we all know, gas prices is exactly like Wisconsin’s weather: it can change in a heartbeat, quickly. Gas prices typically go up and down throughout the year, but in the past few weeks they’ve been going lower, which is something a lot of people aren’t used to. With the holiday season around the corner, prices are going to drop so families can drive to their loved ones instead of flying. According to www.marketwatch.com, gas prices are to drop $3 for the first time since the year of 2010. The article also stated that gas consumers will save approximately $250 million dollars, which is very significant and helpful to those who want to save money. With all of the recent social media posts, it seems like almost every driver is not complaining about this early Christmas gift. UW-Parkside senior Symone Nicks loves the significant change in the gas prices. Nicks said “The gas prices dropping is more convenient, especially for the holiday season. I feel like the gas prices are fair in today’s economy.” You have to agree with Symone for the most part. Gas prices were not that high up, but they were affordable for families to get around. We have to take advantage of the price of gas dropping because it will not be here forever, with spring approaching months from now. # 

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