As British authority crumbled in the colonies, the Continental Congress effectively took over as the de facto national government, thereby exceeding the initial authority granted to it by the individual colonial governments.
the national average price of gas in september was $ 2 34 per gallon which was the lowest monthly average since february 2015 by comparison the average price of gas in september 2014 was $ 3 39 per gallon
Gas stations often have between two and six pumps, and 20-30 hoses. Turnover of petrol varies however a moderately sized station will pump between 325-350,000 litres per month of fuel with an average cost of 8c per litre.