There always seems to be two sides to every story and that is what we are going to talk about today. The bad news is that the economy is taking one on the chin, with the mortgage debacle, the economic doldrums and the increase in unemployment numbers. With that said, there is a bright spot with the cost of gasoline. In the past year we have seen gas prices go from over $4 a gallon, now down to around the $2.75 mark. I know eventually it will more than likely go back up, but for now let's be happy with the direction that those prices have recently gone. Click here tosee what the prices are around your neighborhood. Hope this helps in choosing your route to work and back.