‘Gas Tourists’ Head for Mexico
Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 06.25.08 | 10:53 AM ET
It’s simple math for those along the border: The average cost of a gallon in the U.S. has risen above $4, while government subsidies keep prices more than $1 lower in Mexico. It’s been a boom for Mexican gas stations, which have seen a 50 percent surge in sales in border areas from the Gulf of Mexico to Tijuana. The Mexico Tourism Board is even promoting gas tourism, according to the New York Times.
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