Monday March 8, 2010

The New York Times reported that this is about “the fourth or fifth inning of the typical end of winter, early spring rise in gasoline prices.” The article goes on to talk about the dramatic change in prices just in the past month. USA Today believes these high gas prices won’t last long because of the unemployment rate. We also don’t have a shortage of gasoline in the United States, so these prices will fall. The Los Angeles Times predicts the gas prices will top out at $3 and for California $3.25. Although it seems every March prices go up, they predict it won’t last.

The NY Times was the first to report on this issue of raised prices and seemed to have the most information of the topic. LA Times’ article was short and to the point of the issue. Stating their speculated prices for this high priced gas season. USA Today also was very informative, discussing details such as why there is no need to worry, with percents and prices per gallons. These three papers were very informative and helpful for travelers nationwide.