Gas is $3.13 a gallon and things are starting to turn around

[BallsBrunswick]

I was shocked to pull into the pump tonight and see that gas prices are continuing to fall dramatically. These are the lowest gas prices I've seen in years which is fantastic. As the price of gasoline and diesel goes, so goes our economy. I realize that gas prices are predicated upon OPEC set pricing and the strength of the US dollar but I take this as a great sign of an economy positive turn.

Also, my family just started a new business and have been surprisingly making a lot of money quickly instead of struggling to build it like in past economic climates. In our industry there has been an influx of money and prospects over the last year that we haven't seen in the last decade.

I'm feeling very positive about an economic turn around.

 

[liarintheWH]

What kind of business did your family start?

 

[TNHarley]

Tell that to the countless people losing their jobs. Tell that to the middle class who are constantly being downgraded to "poor". Congrats to your family though.

 

[BallsBrunswick]

A production business. We used to have a family business for 30+ in the production/entertainment field but the recession wiped that out, luckily we got out before it financially fucked us and my parents were able to retire. However, they've been bored in retirement and with the things starting to get better they decided to start a small independent production company because of a a void in the industry here in Seattle.

I personally am an independent contractor in the entertainment industry.

 

[TakeAStepBack]

Well, enjoy it before the default.

 

[Katzndogz]

When gas gets to $3.13 a gallon I'll believe it.

 

[Zoom-boing]

$3.13? Damn, we're still sitting at $3.65.

 

[TNHarley]

When gas gets to $3.13 a gallon I'll believe it.

It was 3.07 the other day. Didnt last long, but still

 

[Glensather]

Gas here is $3.18.

 

[BallsBrunswick]

When gas gets to $3.13 a gallon I'll believe it.

Believe it baby, they're as low as 3.09 at some places in Seattle.

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[Dreamy]

$3.53 is the cheapest I have seen in my area in Massachusetts. I am not feeling the optimism. I am watching stocks and real estate and of course my own business and I not getting any optimistic indications.

Happy for anyone who is seeing success however.

 

[Meister]

3.40 on the other side of Wa. in Spokane, which is about the same as in the panhandle of Idaho.