We've got good news, bad news and really bad news for you this morning, White House Staffer! The good news is that for the first time in months, the average national price of gasoline in the United States has fallen below $3.55 per gallon, so we've finally taken down the "Good Morning, White House Staffer" feature that we've been running since mid-April. Just as promised!
The bad news? The reason gasoline prices have fallen is because the outlook for the economy has gotten much worse. Much like the last time it happened, just after U.S. gasoline prices peaked at $3.96 per gallon in early May 2011. When we took matters into our own hands and pushed gasoline prices lower at that time by accelerating the change in outlook.
Because that outlook has gotten much worse, and also because of what that means for jobs, the really bad news we have for you is that basically, you're hosed. Please review the following chart to understand why:
Given the current strength of the housing market in D.C., we recommend acting sooner rather than later in putting your house up for sale, then renting for the rest of your tenure in our nation's capitol. Plus, this is also a very good time to update your résumé.
But then, if you've been paying attention, you probably have already done that, haven't you?
Data Source
U.S. Energy Information Administration. Short-Term Energy Outlook - Real Energy Prices. [Excel spreadsheet - monthly real U.S. City Average Motor Gasoline Prices]. Accessed 14 September 2011.
Previously on Political Calculations
- Surprising Impotence
- Who's Behind the Drop in Gas Prices?
- Changing the Outlook for Oil Prices
- Holy Gas Prices Batman! It's the New Batmobile!...
- Using Gas Prices to Forecast the Unemployment Trend
- Correlating the Price of Gas and the Unemployment Rate
- Why Are Americans Driving Less?
- How Much Does Your Commute Cost You?
- Should You Move Closer to Work to Save Commuting Costs?
- How to Save Money on Gas, Without Driving Less
- How Much Are Higher Gas Prices Really Hurting You?
- Should You Trade in Your Gas Guzzler?
- Is It Worth the Drive?
- Do Hybrids Really Save Money?
- How Much Do You Pay in Gas Taxes?
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