Why Gas Prices Are Falling in Time for Labor Day Travel
September 2, 2010
DailyFinance / Charles Wallace
The price per gallon for gasoline is at the second-lowest level in five years, and some economists predict it could drop much further soon.
The price per gallon for gasoline is at the second-lowest level in five years, and some economists predict it could drop much further soon.
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This originally appeared on Robert Reich's blog
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