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The media always has to report in a way that gives the doomsday-est perspective: When gas prices go up, the reporting is endless on how devastating it is to consumers. When gasoline prices fall, the devastation to producers is what is highlighted.
It's like anything else, though: If you have something you want to sell, its GREAT if demand is high and prices are up... unless you are the person wanting to buy. And vice versa...
What the hell, today, I am the consumer, and it makes me very happy to spend less on gasoline, and have more money left for OTHER purchases. And I'm betting that this rings true for about 99.9% of the U.S. population, of which far less than .1% are actual oil barons who reap greater rewards from higher prices.
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