‘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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Michael Yessis is the cofounder and coeditor-in-chief of World Hum.
Mike @ Gas Credit Cards 07.02.08 | 4:52 PM ET
Funny we complains about Mexicans coming to our country for benefits yet we go to their country for benefits of cheap gas.
L Gray 07.26.08 | 4:25 PM ET
Dont forget if you are traveling to mexico even for gas you still need mexican vehicle insurance. You cannot travel to mexico without it.