As forecast, retail gas prices fell minimally last week for a nation-wide decrease of 2 cents a gallon. Motorists will likely see regional pump prices decrease another 3 to 5 cents before Easter. Some discounters here in the 'Boro are offering regular gas for $3.35 per gallon.
"March is expected to end with falling gas prices in time for those who plan to travel during the Easter holiday,” said Jessica Brady, AAA spokeswoman, The Auto Club Group. “However, the drop in supply is a sign of increased demand, a trend typically seen at the start of April. As a result, motorists could see pump prices move right back up in April, before leveling off near June.”
A barrel of oil closed Friday at $93.71 on the New York Mercantile Exchange — 26 cents more than the week prior.
The national average price of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.67, 2 cent less than last week. Florida’s average of $3.69 fell 4 cents and Tennessee’s average of $3.47 decreased 3 cents. Georgia’s average of $3.53 fell 6 cents from last week, respectively. Murfreesboro gas is selling in the $3.35 per gallon range.