A Change in the Air

“$3 gas is here and expected to stay for a while”

By: Gregory Wallace

Source: CNN

money.cnn.com/2014/11/02/news/economy/three-dollar-gas/index.html

            An artist by the name of Morley once said to, “Resist the allure of fashionable cynicism.” What better time to form this resistance than now, with gas prices at an all time low within the past four years? Throughout the United States of America, most Americans are reaping the benefits of these relatively cheap gas prices of three dollars a gallon. This price varies across states and stations and is still expected to drop an additional fifteen cents in select areas. There still remain the heavily populated cities of San Francisco and New York City whose prices are an average forty-one cents higher than the rest of the country, along with the more isolated states of Alaska and Hawaii. The latter are especially troubled with gas prices at four dollars or more per gallon. The reasons behind this price drop in gas prices in a great portion of the country include, but are not limited to, a decrease in demand for gas and an increase in production in America.

            It is important for one to be aware of what is taking place within the economy of his or her country. This is especially crucial for those who make blind, cynical remarks about the horrid state of the economy and other factors that are easily spoken about but seldom understood. It is a decisive step to stow away pessimism in favor of optimistic rejoicing in news such as this one. While this gesture is of immense necessity, it is also ideal to ask questions and try to uncover the reasons behind changes in the economy, changes in the weather, changes in people. At other times it is best to not question changes and let them be.