A few months ago, when the price of gasoline rose dramatically, there was a great outcry from the masses… so much that Congress jumped into the middle of it. Prices dropped back down.
Up to now I have believed the pundits when they stammer on about supply and demand, etc. But once again, just as vacation time rolls around, prices have jumped. Here’s an article from the Santa Monica Mirror that will certainly make your conspiracy radar jump. And another from the Salem News. And yet another from the Arizona Daily Star. I could go on. Google is my friend.
All I know is that it cost my wife $35 to fill her tank in her small economy car. I’m living in the heart of oil country. You can’t throw a rock in this town without hitting an oil exec and we are paying $2.95 per gallon. My feelings for the oil industry are approaching my level of ire for Microshaft. UPDATE: As of May 13, gas is now $3.09.
But then I guess I shouldn’t bite the hand that feeds me (he shakes his head in slight frustration).
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