Gasoline prices have plummeted in recent weeks as people started staying at home to help fight the spread of the coronavirus just as Saudi Arabia and Russia increased oil production. The nationwide average hit $2.17 per gallon on Friday, and Gas Buddy analyst Patrick De Haan thinks it may fall as low as $1.49 in the coming weeks. While that may be a useful amount to have around for generators, power tools and emergencies, it really won’t put much of a dent in your annual motor vehicle fuel budget. Over time, a combination of oxidation, the evaporation of volatile organic compounds and water absorption make gas and diesel fuels less combustible. Villa adds that putting a date on the container will help you avoid any misfires when you finally do get around to using it.

Source: Fox News March 20, 2020 17:26 UTC