ROCHESTER, NY – Watch for falling prices. It’s not just a Walmart slogan. It applies to the price at the pump.

The price decline continues and experts predict that the trend will continue in the coming weeks.

gas prices

GasBuddy’s head of oil analysis says we can thank seasonal trends. Those trends are likely to continue no matter who wins the presidency. The truth is that the president has little control over what we pay at the pump.

The main ingredient of gas is oil. Oil is a global commodity affected by war, OPEC, climate and global demand. Here in Rochester, the price dropped almost five cents to $3.26 a gallon, 46 cents cheaper than a year ago. Nationally, the average price is $3.05, two cents less than last week.

The cheapest gas in Rochester is $2.85 at BJ’s in Henrietta, Walmart and Costco. News10NBC’s Deanna Dewberry paid $2.99 ​​at Costco last week, even though she knows that, on average, Mondays are the best days to fill up.

table braziers

These tabletop stoves are pretty, but many customers say they are dangerous. They have filed a class action lawsuit. This follows Colesen removing 89,000 from its bonfires a couple of weeks ago. Alcohol fuels them and the alcohol flames can be invisible and shoot out when recharging the device. The CPSC says alcohol can also splash or leak, causing flames to escape from the unit. The stoves were sold at retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and Wayfair.

ford sales

It seems that many people believe that “Built Ford Tough” is more than a slogan. Company leaders announced Monday that October sales of its trucks were up more than 29% from this time last year. And get this, sales of their hybrid vehicles are up more than 38%. Overall, the company reports that sales increased more than 15%. While the folks at Ford Country are celebrating, the numbers aren’t as good as they seem.

You may recall that this time last year the United Automobile Workers Union was on strike, which depressed sales. Last year’s low numbers make this year look much better.

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