Will Gas Prices Affect Summer Travel? |
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| By Chris Stanley |
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| It's summer time! That means traveling. But with the recent
oil spill many are worrying that gas prices might see a hike
that will limit their ability to enjoy road trips in their
RVs. Extreme fuel costs severely limit the amount of fun to
be had on vacation. Currently the situation in the Gulf of
Mexico does not seem to have affected the price of fuel. The
price of gas has been fairly steady throughout 2010. But
they have been higher in comparison to last year (2009).
Experts are able to provide fairly accurate price estimates
depending upon the following factors: political situations,
cost per barrel, amount of consumption. Prices at the pump do not seem to have been affected by the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This lack of negative effect has come as a welcome relief to many summer RV travelers. While Class A and Class C recreational vehicles do have high gas consumption in comparison to other forms of transportation, the RV mode of travel is still a very affordable means of travel after factoring in the number of people accommodated by the vehicle. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) there will be an approximate 3% US real gross domestic product increase. That means that there will be an approximate $0.12/gallon price increase at the gas pumps. Gas prices always vary by state. Some states will see gas prices reaching $3.00/gallon this summer, but the national average for gas prices throughout the most popular travel season from April through September will be $2.94/gallon. For all of 2010 the average price of gas for the entire nation is $2.98 (in comparison the average for 2009 was $2.86/gallon). The all time high national gas price average came in 2008 ($3.80/gallon). This caused a lot of vacationers to change their plans; staying closer to home and downsizing recreational vehicles used for travel. The all time high gas prices signaled the beginning of the recession and while many RVers kept their RVs just as many cut their total travel time significantly which had an overall negative effect on the RV industry (from manufacturers to dealers to campgrounds). Gas prices will always fluctuate. But expert predictions give RVers reason to relax when thinking about planning summer travel in 2010. The prices of gas should remain steady making RV travel a fantastic choice. For those who want to fully take advantage of the economical advantage of RV travel the following should be considered: trips close to home, trips with extended stays in one spot, and lightweight RVs that can be hitched to small to midsized vehicles. The "break" from school that comes with summer inspires many to take a "break" from work. It's a time to relax. It's a time to rejuvenate. It's a time to create stronger bonds with family and friends. And there's no better way to do any of that than taking to the open road in a recreational vehicle. It allows for spontaneity, fun, relaxation, adventure...it's the most versatile of all traveling methods. Gas prices don't typically limit consumer travel until they pass $3.00/gallon. This summer RVers are planning on traveling. Some are going to enjoy short trips on their region while others are planning on nationwide or even international travel. Regardless of the amount of travel RVers should watch for summer incentives available that will decrease trip costs like the fee free weekends offered by national parks. 2010 RV travel isn't being limited by high gas prices. RVers love the open road just as much as they always have. Class A motorhomes, Class C RVs, lightweight travel trailers...any RV can be the home away from home that makes a trip into an ultimate vacation. |
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