Jan 7, 2012

From GasBuddy.com

North Dakota, January 7- Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.12/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota.

This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.26/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in North Dakota during the past week, prices yesterday were 11.3 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 15.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average has decreased 9.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 6.8 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

“With the fresh start of 2013 many motorists have begun seeking information on where gasoline prices will be going for the upcoming year,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. “GasBuddy will be releasing its 2013 forecast this week, available on the GasBuddy Blog, which will highlight not only where we expect gasoline prices to go, but new this year is our diesel forecast, just more tools to help motorists budget and be prepared for what lies ahead,” DeHaan said.

The GasBuddy blog can be found at http://blog.gasbuddy.com.

About GasBuddy GasBuddy operates NorthDakotaGasPrices.com and over 250 similar websites that track gasoline prices at over 140,000 gasoline stations in the United States and Canada.

In addition, GasBuddy offers a free smartphone app which has been downloaded over 25 million times to help motorists find the lowest gasoline prices in their area. ### For more local information, methodology, or related questions, contact: Patrick DeHaan Senior Petroleum Analyst, GasBuddy.com Chicago, IL E-mail: pdehaan@gasbuddy.com 773-644-1427 Gregg Laskoski Senior Petroleum Analyst, GasBuddy.com Tampa, FL E-mail: glaskoski@gasbuddy.com 813-436-9422

 

Previously

North Dakota, December 24- Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 6.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.10/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has not moved  in the last week to $3.24/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in North Dakota during the past week, prices yesterday were 8.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 26.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 19.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 1.3 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

“With just hours to go before Christmas, it appears that the national average may set a new all-time record high, barely edging out 2011 as the most expensive average for gasoline on Christmas Day,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. “The bad news likely won’t stop there- gasoline prices in six out of the last seven years have increased between Christmas Day and January 15 of the following year. If the national average rises to at least $3.26/gal before New Years Day it will mark the highest start for gas prices ever on the first day of the year,” DeHaan said.

About GasBuddy

GasBuddy operates NorthDakotaGasPrices.com and over 250 similar websites that track gasoline prices at over 140,000 gasoline stations in the United States and Canada. In addition, GasBuddy offers a free smartphone app which has been downloaded over 25 million times to help motorists find the lowest gasoline prices in their area.

Dec 18, 2012

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Gas prices have dropped below $3 per gallon at some stations in North Dakota’s largest city.
 
     It is the first time prices have dropped below that mark in Fargo in more than a year.
 
     AAA spokesman Gene LaDoucer says  the average price of a gallon of gas in Fargo is $3.06. That’s well below the U.S. and North Dakota average of $3.24 per gallon. LaDoucer says that in North Dakota, Fargo often has the cheapest gas prices, though the average in Devils Lake is $2.98 per gallon right now.
 
     LaDoucer says prices will continue to drop but likely will bottom out after falling another nickel or dime. He expects the lower prices to remain through the end of January.

North Dakota, December 17, 2012 –

Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 6.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.18/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 8.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.25/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in North Dakota during the past week, prices yesterday were 7.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 19.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 18.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 1.3 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

“The drop in gas prices certainly has been well noted- in some instances people have been calling this a gas price crash. Dub it whatever you like, but I’ll remind motorists: gasoline prices in some areas still could set all-time record highs for Christmas Day,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. “While it is excellent that gasoline prices have dropped, I’m not on board with this being called a gas price crash. Call me a grinch, call me a realist, but at the end of the day, data doesn’t lie- and that data shows that gasoline prices are still clinging near all time highs for today’s date,” DeHaan said.

About GasBuddy.com

GasBuddy operates NorthDakotaGasPrices.com and over 250 similar websites that track gasoline prices at over 140,000 gasoline stations in the United States and Canada. In addition, GasBuddy offers a free smartphone app which has been downloaded over 25 million times to help motorists find the lowest gasoline prices in their area.

 

Dec 14, 2012

By SANDY SHORE
 AP Business Writer
     Gas prices will soon drop to their lowest level of the year.
 
     By Monday, the national average should fall below the $3.2775 a gallon drivers were paying on Jan. 1, this year, according to analysts. The drop is a present for those planning to hit the road during what is expected to be the busiest Christmas travel season in six years.
 
     Still, it’s more like a stocking stuffer. That’s because for the second straight year, Americans will spend a record amount on gasoline. The government estimates that gas averaged $3.63 a gallon this year, 10 cents above the record set a year ago.
 
     Drivers can only hope that forecasts for lower prices next year come true.