Thursday 8 November 2012

Gas Prices In 2008

Gas prices have always been an up and down proposition. This year has been as especially rocky year, with prices reaching the highest in history, then plummeting to a 5-year low within only a matter of months. Graphs and charts just don't quite seem to do these extraordinary events justice, so lets look back through this years most pivotal moments, one day at a time...January 1, 2008—New York, Times Square celebrates the New Year by dropping the ball for the 100th time.January 2, 2008—The day after New Years saw crude oil prices at a record $100 per barrel, with regular unleaded fuel costing an average of $3.05 per gallon.January 4, 2008—General Motors unveils that it has lost an automotive record ofapproximately $38 billion during the 2007 year. Little did they know, the worst was only yet to come!April 21, 2008—Gasoline prices jump to a record $3.50 a gallon in some parts of the U.S.May 15, 2008— While many people were shocked at $3 a gallon, they were not prepared for what was about to happen as prices shot up to nearly $4 a gallon. Public hysteria sets in as consumers begin using Gas Buddy to find the lowest gas prices in town.May 21, 2008—Oil price skyrockets to $130 a barrel. Holly cow!!!June 9, 2008—Retail gas prices rise above $4 per gallon.

Gas Prices In 2008

Gas Prices In 2008


Gas Prices In 2008



Gas Prices In 2008


Gas Prices In 2008


Gas Prices In 2008


Gas Prices In 2008


Gas Prices In 2008


Gas Prices In 2008

Gas Prices In 2008




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