Gasoline prices are slipping to pre-war levels as Middle Eastern countries boost production and Allied Forces score successes.

Gasoline stations are reporting the lowest gasoline prices since the Aug. 2 Iraqui invasion of oil-rich Kuwait.

The 7-Eleven Food Store, 930 Annie Glidden Rd., lists a price of $1.10 a gallon of 87 octane. Store managers say they hope the trend of falling pump prices continues.

On the eve of the war, prices jumped from $1.19 to $1.29 per gallon at 7-Eleven.

Steve Daggers, spokesman for the AAA-Chicago motor club, said the falling gas prices are a result of a healthy United Sttes gasoline supply. Since the war broke out, other oil producing nations and companies have increased their production, Daggers said.

“Right now, supplies are readily available with prices going down and the pattern will continue, as long as the Allied Forces continue to be successful,” he said.

Also, demand for gasoline is down, because less people drive during winter months, Daggers said. He said he estimates that prices will continue to drop until the spring, when more people will start driving again.

This might be good for anyone deciding to go somewhere for Spring Break. With lower gasoline prices across the country, driving will be less expensive.