Will we ever see gas prices under $1.75 a gallon again?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:01:43 -0400

Gas prices continue their roller coaster ride at the pumps. But will we ever see them dip below $1.75 a gallon again? What do you think? How high will a gallon of regular get in the U.S. in your lifetime?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2015 10:58 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:58:42 -0400

Probably not.

If we do I am afraid it will because the bottom dropped out and we are deep in a recession or depression.

Response by SPC Aaron Deshane made Jul 15 at 2015 11:00 PM

SPC Aaron Deshane — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:00:53 -0400

To be honest i want to see the diesel price go back up

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 16 at 2015 1:34 AM

COL Charles Williams — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 01:34:25 -0400

i hope...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 1:52 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 01:52:06 -0400

not in my lifetime

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 16 at 2015 2:26 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 02:26:12 -0400

It is difficult to predict with the instability in the ME, but some see the current world oil glut continuing or increasing when Iran comes on line after sanctions are lifted.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/fuel-economy/nuclear-deal-with-iran-could-lead-to-dollar2-gas/ar-AAd0Oc2?ocid=mailsignout

Nuclear deal with Iran could lead to $2 gas

Analysts are predicting that this week's historic deal with Iran will cause gas prices to drop dramatically in the coming months.Oil prices that slumped steeply earlier this year may decline again once this week's historic deal between the West and Iran allows that country to start pouring more crude into a market already brimming with supply. Many analysts estimate that Iran, OPEC's fourth-largest oil producer, has piled up tens of millions...

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jul 16 at 2015 6:37 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:37:33 -0400

Not going to hold my breath.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jul 16 at 2015 6:48 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:48:08 -0400

Not a chance! I truly hope I'm wrong but the oil tycoons won't allow that to happen.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jul 16 at 2015 8:19 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:19:18 -0400

The graphic used here brings up another question. What is worth more, your arm or your leg? :)

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jul 16 at 2015 9:16 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:16:35 -0400

I don't think so. 1 yr ago the price of oil was near $100 and gas was $3.50 - twice as much as your target. Today, oil is fluctuating at HALF the price it was a year ago and gas prices are not even CLOSE to $1.75. It's not the whole story - I know - but there would have to be a major economic shift for that to happen.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jul 16 at 2015 3:42 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:42:21 -0400

Maybe. It was under $2.00 here not too long ago. The problem is, be careful what you wish for. What is causing the price to be driven down this far? Some times this is a good thing, some times it might be a two edged issue.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 3:44 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:44:01 -0400

Not as long as there is a progressive in office.

Response by SSgt Carl B. made Aug 7 at 2015 10:12 AM

SSgt Carl B. — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 10:12:28 -0400

Oil is trading in the $45 dollar a barrel range - 1 year ago it was near $100. There is a glut of oil on market with increase of US production and middle eastern oil. In southern Illinois my Mom paid $1.92 for a gallon. Depending on taxes and other factors $1.75 may happen. Reality oil in the $60 range is better for US oil produces and fuller employment.

Response by SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter made Nov 23 at 2017 11:45 PM

SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 23:45:33 -0500

Yes of course if you move to the Middle East. I don't think it's worth it to save on gas.

Peace!