Oil prices began to plummet in mid-February due to the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic and economic downturn and bottomed out around April 21. Haines gas prices are still higher than most communities across the region, which has befuddled some Haines residents.
“A barrel of oil costs 12 bucks, but not if you go to Delta Western,” Fred Shields quipped this week.
Mark Sebens questioned when prices are going to come down “to a reasonable amount.”
“It’s…