Texas in 2020: A Gas (Price) Odyssey
Ah, 2020. A year that shall forever be etched in our memories, for better or for worse (mostly worse). But hey, at least gas prices in Texas were a laugh riot! Buckle up, y'all, because we're about to take a hilarious trip down memory lane, gallon by glorious gallon.
From High Rollers to Grocery Money Savers
We started the year off like true Texas oil tycoons. Gas prices were hovering around $2.30 a gallon, which practically had us spraying champagne all over our lifted trucks (don't worry, they were socially distanced champagne showers). We were living the dream, folks. The American dream, the Texas dream – the dream of being able to fill up your F-150 without flinching.
But then, WHAM! The world went into lockdown, and suddenly, nobody needed gas anymore. Remember that brief, beautiful period where you could practically waltz through rush hour? Yeah, those were the days. Gas prices plummeted faster than a rodeo clown after a bull sees red, dropping to a hilarious $1.50 a gallon by May.
The Great Gas Price Rollercoaster
Now, you might think rock-bottom gas prices would be a cause for celebration. And you'd be right... for about a week. Because then, the price started doing the Macarena. Up one month, down the next. It was enough to give a person whiplash. By December, prices had settled around $1.90 a gallon, which, while not a fire sale, wasn't exactly setting our wallets on fire either.
The Takeaway: A Lesson in Transience
So, what did we learn from this wild ride through Texas gas prices in 2020? Well, a few things:
- Enjoy the good times, because they might not last.
- Gas prices can be more unpredictable than a Texas thunderstorm.
- Maybe invest in a bicycle? (Okay, maybe not, but it's a thought.)
But hey, at least we can all look back and chuckle at the absurdity of it all. After all, who knew that a global pandemic would turn filling up your gas tank into a rollercoaster ride? In the grand scheme of 2020's events, this might seem trivial. But hey, sometimes, a little lightheartedness is all you need to get through the crazy.
