No. Considering the market had just crashed while Bush was in office. Prices for gas during Obamas time reflected the run up in the markets. During his first summer, the prices were 'low' or similar to today's prices.
Here in SC and around Gas prices are fluctuating between $2.39 - $2.60 for regular unleaded 10% ethanal. This strikes me as seasonally reasonable.
Obama’s first year Gas prices were in the $4.35 range his first summer.
I think what were really hearing is from States that impose large taxes on Gas. Like California. I wouldn’t be surprised if gas was close to $5.00 in California.
Avg. price in Seattle is $3.02 (I just looked it up). Although IIRC I just paid $3.30 at one of the cheaper places nearby. I don’t really pay attention to the price, other than I know where the three cheapest stations are. When the truck needs gas I fill it up. My MIL - much of her conversation will be about the price of gas at various stations, and how it compares to two weeks ago.
No. Considering the market had just crashed while Bush was in office. Prices for gas during Obamas time reflected the run up in the markets. During his first summer, the prices were 'low' or similar to today's prices.