Texans head across the border to save on gasoline From: dallasnews.com
Tagged: border, drug violence, Mexico, sales, TexasPosted on: June 10th, 2008
With gasoline prices hovering near $4 per gallon, Texans along the U.S.-Mexico border have discovered a cheaper alternative: Mexico.
Mexican service stations all along the border report brisk sales in recent weeks as fuel prices in Texas continue to climb. Even Ciudad Juárez has seen a notable increase in customers from the United States, despite escalating drug violence that includes gunbattles in the streets and several decapitations.
Victor Gonzalez was among those risking their lives for cheaper gasoline Monday. Mr. Gonzalez crossed the border from El Paso in his silver Ford F150 truck with Chip, his cranky Chihuahua, riding next to him.”*
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