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Gas Guide: Falling Prices a Mixed Blessing and Curse

Find out where to fill up your car's tank in Hauppauge to save money at the pump this summer.

Checking Patch's weekly guide to local gas prices can help you save as much as 80 cents a gallon for 87-octane fuel.

After gasoline prices spiked across Hauppauge and the surrounding areas throughout July, prices are starting to drop for a gallon of 87-octane. Wave gas station at the Townline Road and Route 111 intersection, along with Shell and Sunoco on Motor Parkway have the lowest local prices for a gallon of 87-octane fuel.

CNNMoney reports that motorists can expect to continue watching prices fall, but warns its a mixed blessing and a curse. The lower prices at the pump may reflect a weaker economy rather. However, the savings can also translate into extra spending money - somethign that can stimulate the economy.

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Station Address Regular/87-Octane Premium/93-Octane Fuel 204 Wheeler Road $3.89 $4.13 410 Wheeler Road $4.59 $4.79 Gulf 1460 Veterans Highway, Islandia $3.95 $4.29 Hess 522 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown $3.91 $4.19 615 Smithtown Bypass $3.91 $4.19 Wave 500 Townline Road $3.79 $4.15
360 Wheeler Road $4.59 $4.79 Shell 1331 Motor Parkway $3.87 $4.11 1340 Motor Parkway $3.85 $4.09

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