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Published: April 15, 2009
Drivers may find a reason to hit the roads this summer as gas prices are forecast to remain relatively low. Here's a look at the numbers:
$2.23
•Average gallon price for regular fuel predicted through September
$3.81
•Average consumers paid last summer, at times peaking above $4
$53
•Estimated price of a barrel of crude oil this summer
$10
•Increase in barrel price in 2010
6.1
•Percent decline in gas consumption in 2008 compared with 2007
1.4
•Percent increase in demand expected in 2010 if economy improves
Sources: The Energy Information Administration,
The Associated Press
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