Lower Gas Prices Driving Consumers to the Pump

Decreasing oil prices have left gas prices lower throughout the Coachella Valley and drivers feeling a bit more happy.

Across the nation, people are paying an average of $3.65 a gallon.

Here in the valley, the average is around $3.77.

Some economists say that more good news could be right around the corner, and we may see $3.25 a gallon by next month.

There are already some gas stations in the valley, however, that are close to that price already.

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Right now, you can find the lowest prices in the valley at the Pilot on Indian Canyon Drive and Garnet Road in Palm Springs, at $3.45 a gallon.

If you’re more central in the desert, the best bet for your buck is the AM/PM on Portola and Highway 111, which sells gas for $3.48 a gallon.

For all you east valley drivers, the Arco on Grapefruit Blvd. and 48th Avenue is pumping out gas at $3.59 a gallon.

Drivers say they would drive out of their way to a pump to save pennies.

Kyle Miller of Palm Desert says, “I live all the way on Frank Sinatra and Portola, and I drive all the way down here every day to get gas.”

Another driver, John Murphy, says, “I said hey, why should I pay it up in Joshua Tree? I mean they’re 20-cents higher than Yucca Valley, and you go into Thousand Palms, it’s a giant rip off inland. I’d rather dive down here.”

Analysts said the average family will save $120 annually for every ten cents shaved off the price of gas.