US Drivers Are Heading to Mexico For Cheaper Gas

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Fox News:

As gas prices skyrocket, drivers are looking south of the border for some alternatives to ease the pain at the pump.

But there's growing concern that bargain-seekers could be putting their lives at risk.

The national average for a gallon of gas is hovering around $3.80 right now -- $4.35 in California, according to AAA, and some analysts think it'll keep climbing as we head into summer.

So it's no wonder in cities along the border -- people are driving into Mexico to fill up their tanks -- where the price for a gallon of gas is around a $1.50 less.

"I do work with a lot of people who do go across the border for gas and other stuff, but they're risking their lives. There's no way I would do it," said Elizabeth Perdoza, a driver from El Paso.

And that's one worry. The U.S. State Department has issued travel alerts because of drug cartel violence.

"It just goes to show how much Americans believe in low gas prices and how far they're willing to go,” said Patrick Dehaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com.

The reason it's so cheap is because the Mexican government regulates prices.

"The economy relies on cheaper gasoline, because residents can't afford the higher cost,” Dehaan said.

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"They durk ur drivers!"

[pollyannaish]

Well. That's one way to solve an illegal immigration problem I guess.

[Rokke]

Maybe Obama sent his daughter down there to find a solution to our gas prices.

[clearvision]

Maybe Obama sent his daughter down there to find a solution to our gas prices.

LOL

[nickydog]

Brian Williams said on the NBC news tonight (I know, I KNOW....) that Malia was in Mexico on a school sponsored service trip. He said it with a straight face, too.