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Chris Head, an out of state resident staying in Jacksonville, said the $81 to fill up his tank with gas was cheaper than what he had been paying when gas prices were higher. Progress photos by Marivel Resendiz

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July 6, 2012

Gas prices drop 4 cents from last week

Marivel Resendiz Jacksonville Daily Progress The Jacksonville Daily Progress Fri Jul 06, 2012, 11:56 AM CDT

JACKSONVILLE — Gas prices are putting a slight ease on resident's wallets as it is slowly traveling a downward spiral.

According to AAA Texas, gas prices are 4 cents less than last week and have been dropping for the past four weeks.

Joe Hebert, a Houston resident pumping gas at Rite Track #7 on U.S. Highway 69, said the lower gas prices is somewhat of a relief.

“It's a conspiracy with the oil industry,” he said. “They raise the gas prices to nearly $4 and when it drops, we think we're getting a good price at $3.”

Hebert said people are getting so used to the high prices, $3 for a gallon of unleaded seems like a deal.

“We have to remember nearly two and a half years ago we were paying $2.25, and now everybody is excited for $3,” he said. “I'm glad it's cheaper but it's not low enough.”

Rusk resident Pam Griffin agreed and said they could be lower.

“Every bit helps but I would be more happy if it would go down so more,” he said.

Chris Head, an out-of-state resident staying in Jacksonville, said although gas prices seem high for residents, they are still paying less for gas than other countries.

“We're still better off than Europe,” he said. “They're paying nearly $10 a gallon. (Gas prices) are high but it's something we can live with.”

April Pizano, store manager for Rite Track #7, said gas prices affect the business she gets at her store.

“When gas prices are higher, people don’t buy like they usually do,” she said. “My sales are going up and I hope they keep going up.”

Lower crude oil prices are stemming from economic concerns in the states and abroad, an AAA press release stated. It has been the primary reason for a steady decline in retail gasoline prices which started at the beginning of April.

“In Texas, drivers are now paying an average of $44 to fill up a typical 14-gallon size tank,” said AAA Texas/New Mexico Representative Doug Shupe. “AAA Texas encourages people to continue to think about ways to save money on fuel by keeping their vehicles maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations and inspecting their tire tread and inflation.”

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