Americans will remain frugal as gas prices fall, experts say

By Sandy Shore - The Associated Press DENVER -- Prices at the pump are dropping fast, and gas could fall below $3 a gallon in a matter of weeks, if not sooner. Does that mean Americans will return to their heedless, gas-guzzling ways? Experts say no because most drivers assume the dip in prices will be short-lived, and motorists have adjusted their habits accordingly. "We've been through almost eight years of continuously rising gasoline prices," AAA spokesman Geoff Sundstrom said. "Any notion that this is a temporary thing has pretty well been erased." ONLINE Find the cheapest gas in town and gas-saving tips on the Business page at MyrtleBeachOnline.com. New technologies are emerging fast, with electric cars expected to hit the market in a couple years. The question is no longer when gas prices will fall, but when will the... [read full story]