May 20th, 2008
According to reports in other media, Southern Skyways has cut its Bridgeport, W.V.-Myrtle Beach, S.C. route and its Charleston, W.V.-Orlando route. In both cases, it’s due to high fuel prices. Rockford’s routes are still on the Web site, and there’s no sense they’re in trouble. However, the airport director in Charleston seems to indicate Rockford’s Myrtle Beach route may stop in Charleston on the way in and out. No confirmation on that, though, and we’re checking on it. Watch BusinessRockford.com for an update later today.
May 20th, 2008
It’s been almost a week since Rockford gas stations hit $3.95, and still no movement. Yet, oil prices continue to go up, so something’s gotta give soon. If you see $4 regular unleaded, let me know at 815-987-1343 or tbona@rrstar.com. Also, let me know if high gas prices have made you change your Memorial Day travel plans.
Now on to the prices (data courtesy of AAA’s fuelgaugereport.com):
Gasoline: Rockford increased two tenths of a cent to $3.91 a gallon for the metro area, back to an all-time record. We remain sixth in the state, as other metro areas barely moved. The state average rose a tenth of a cent today, remaining at $3.98 a gallon and a tenth of a cent shy of that record. The national average rose almost a cent to a record $3.80 a gallon. Illinois has the fourth-highest gas prices in the nation.
Diesel: All prices here are records. Rockford increased almost three cents to $4.61 a gallon today, while the state average rose half a cent to $4.59 a gallon. We still have the second highest diesel prices in the state. The national average increased about two cents to $4.54 a gallon. Illinois still has the 15th-highest prices in the country.
