Should have bought a Hummer instead of a Prius - Charlotte gas prices keep falling
The Story
Gas prices continue to fall in the Charlotte area and according to reports by GasBuddy.com some Charlotte gas prices have been spotted at around $2 a gallon.
The Facts
– Prices have fallen below $2 a gallon in certain areas of SC and at wholesale clubs like BJ’s, Costco and Sam’s Club in Charlotte.
– According to AAA Carolinas, the average NC gas price is currently $2.28 compared to $3.25 a gallon a year ago.
– Gas prices have dropped $.09 since just last week. Wow.
Quotes:
Gas cheaper than $2/gallon is closer to Charlotte. $1.99 on Carowinds Blvd. #MerryChristmas pic.twitter.com/MtkMBIhpHZ
— LaToya Boyce (@ProducerToya) December 26, 2014
Gas hit 2.29 in Charlotte….. pic.twitter.com/OEJ4nopBUw
— Misunderstood (@Dat_Kid_Ran) December 20, 2014
C5’s Take:
Love it. Don’t understand the global economic considerations, but I like that when I drive, I pay less. Now I can go buy Panthers playoff tickets.
Photo: Mark Hames / Charlotte Observer
This story was originally published December 30, 2014 at 12:57 AM with the headline "Should have bought a Hummer instead of a Prius - Charlotte gas prices keep falling."