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I still believe the post Katrina price hike was a test to see if Americans would pay $3+ per gallon. Once everybody did, I believe it was easy for the suppliers to justify charge more. I'm just glad I live in a small town with a short commute....


Unfortunately it is a combination of China and India's demands as well as speculators that is pushing fuel prices up. It is figured that $20-$30 a barrel is due to speculation. The rest of the rise is due to increased demand world over with most of that coming from China and India.


-- Bryan