[KingM]

The problem with gas prices in America is not that they are too high, it's that they are too low. With taxes on gasoline so much lower in the United States over the past several decades, the result has been that American towns are more spread out than their European or Japanese counterparts, mass transport is underdeveloped outside of certain major cities, and we are more at risk to any supply disruptions or price spikes. Many Americans are simply not on any transportation lines and do not have the option of leaving the car parked when gas prices spike.

In short, we have built our entire civilization around the premise of cheap gasoline.

Most oil experts believe that gas prices are unlikely to come down as oil supplies will remain tight for years. Indeed, with peak oil on the horizon, there is a very real risk that $3.00 will come to represent the new floor for gas prices, and not the ceiling. If so, our task becomes all the more urgent. We must keep a lid on gasoline demand and build an infrastructure that will allow us to survive should petroleum continue to grow more expensive.

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[PolestaR]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('KingM', 'T')he problem with gas prices in America is not that they are too high, it's that they are too low. With taxes on gasoline so much lower in the United States over the past several decades, the result has been that American towns are more spread out than their European or Japanese counterparts, mass transport is underdeveloped outside of certain major cities, and we are more at risk to any supply disruptions or price spikes. Many Americans are simply not on any transportation lines and do not have the option of leaving the car parked when gas prices spike.

In short, we have built our entire civilization around the premise of cheap gasoline.

Most oil experts believe that gas prices are unlikely to come down as oil supplies will remain tight for years. Indeed, with peak oil on the horizon, there is a very real risk that $3.00 will come to represent the new floor for gas prices, and not the ceiling. If so, our task becomes all the more urgent. We must keep a lid on gasoline demand and build an infrastructure that will allow us to survive should petroleum continue to grow more expensive.

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[KingM]

Of course we should have started 60 years ago, but there's no way we can keep going in this direction for decade after decade. Far better to deal with the short-term pain than to assure our own destruction.

[LadyRuby]

I think about 95% of people who understand peak oil would agree that gas prices need to be higher.

[perdition79]

The price of gas should be at least $5 a gallon. Put an end to this suburban hell that America has become. The speed limit should be dropped nationwide to 55 mph to save gas, and carpooling should be encouraged by all levels of government: city, state, and federal.

[rwwff]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('perdition79', 'T')he price of gas should be at least $5 a gallon. Put an end to this suburban hell that America has become. The speed limit should be dropped nationwide to 55 mph to save gas, and carpooling should be encouraged by all levels of government: city, state, and federal.

[MyOtherID]

Yes, prices must go up! I'm for anything that stops this plague of giant vehicles cannoning along the crowded roads of Vegas.

[vision-master]

Yup, hard times a coming. I can feel it in my bones.

[uNkNowN ElEmEnt]

Hows about a link or something?

[Zardoz]

It's back down to just a mere $2.95 in your area? Lucky you!

[uNkNowN ElEmEnt]

Good site for finding local gas prices in Canada. was 113.9 for the past several weeks and is now up to 119.9 120.0. Is this a signal that summer driving is now here?

Holy crap Zardoz, you are paying Canadian prices down there! How do you manage?

[vision-master]

No linky, just noticed the big spike today from $2.75. I'm sure it will drop again, but then climb back even higher. The tend has started. $2.95 is really high for gas here.

Remember, the oil companies are just gouging us. We have enough oil for 100years – no problem.

[mekrob]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'L')ocation: the squishy green thing in the back of your fridge

[uNkNowN ElEmEnt]

Ever feel like you are being jerked around???

Oil prices jujmp on Iranian Leaders threat to supply

Didn't they threaten the exact same thing about two months ago? but the price didn't jump then...

[mrobert]

I just filled up yesterday, paying almost $6/gallon.
Life still tastes good.

Relax ... or switch to something that doesn't uses it's bodymass in gas, for every 100 miles

[Wildwell]

Hmn, 41p a litre $2.95 is. Halcyon days, around 1990 fuel was that price! Currently £1 a litre atm. Your cost of living is much cheaper than ours too, cheapest house where I live is $380,000 and our wages are lower.

[pea-jay]

$2.95? Passed that here 3 weeks ago. Costco edged back down to $2.99. Either way, the stuff is still cheap.

[green_achers]

I filled up yesterday for $2.70. Last week I saw it in Jackson for $2.52. This morning I noticed it was up about a nickel. (That's $.05 for outlanders...)

[ubercynicmeister]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Zardoz', 'I')t's back down to just a mere $2.95 in your area? Lucky you!

[drew]

Not that I think 3 dollar gas is a good thing for you yanks, but OH MY GOD gas is about 4.50 up here and our sky hasn't fallen yet.

Is there a different sky down there??

Seriously, if you yanks had to pay what we do for booze, smokes, and fuel your nation would have a mass coronary or be up in arms the next day.



Drew