[DiogenesLamp]

Sure it does. 2007 US average never dipped below $2.10 and spent more than half the year well over $2.50.

The operative word here is "average." That means that the prices were higher and lower in differing states.

[Toddsterpatriot]

The operative word here is "average." That means that the prices were higher and lower in differing states.

You bet.

Gasoline was $1.65 in 2007, went up to $3.85, and is now back down to $2.35,

According to the link I posted, more than $2.50, nationwide in 2007, about $2.35, nationwide, now.

A net drop, not a 40% increase.