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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 1:32:45 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse If you've been in a car in the last month or so, chances are you've seen a gasoline pump- with a rapidly increasing price the last few weeks. While I don't expect prices to fall much, the rate of price increases may slow. Prices have made the biggest two week jumps in Illinois, up a whopping 47-cents per gallon, Michigan, up 46.6-cents per gallon, Indiana, up 42.1-cents per gallon, and Wisconsin, up 38.7-cents per gallon. Also seeing sharp increases: Utah, up 34.9-cents per gallon Idaho, up 31.3-cents per gallon Alaska, up 30.4-cents per gallon California, up 30-cents per gallon Oregon, up 28.7-cents per gallon Washington, up 28.3-cents per gallon There are losers (the above mentioned... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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If you've been in a car in the last month or so, chances are you've seen a gasoline pump- with a rapidly increasing price the last few weeks. While I don't expect prices to fall much, the rate of price increases may slow.

Prices have made the biggest two week jumps in Illinois, up a whopping 47-cents per gallon, Michigan, up 46.6-cents per gallon, Indiana, up 42.1-cents per gallon, and Wisconsin, up 38.7-cents per gallon.

Also seeing sharp increases:
Utah, up 34.9-cents per gallon
Idaho, up 31.3-cents per gallon
Alaska, up 30.4-cents per gallon
California, up 30-cents per gallon
Oregon, up 28.7-cents per gallon
Washington, up 28.3-cents per gallon

There are losers (the above mentioned...

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gasbud4 Champion Author San Jose Posts:10,712 Points:1,643,390 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 8, 2012 1:31:16 AM Ignore gasbud4 Report Abuse According to GasBuddy's Historical Price Charts, prices in California have gone up about 57 cents between February 5th and March 5th, not 30 cents. It would have been preferable for the prices to go up only 30 cents.
nervous Sophomore Author Ventura Posts:221 Points:4,545 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 5:43:24 PM Ignore nervous Report Abuse At the rate of increases in gasoline, it still could be $6 a gal. for Memorial Weekend. Still no quick fixes by the White House and Administration. Thieve switched from economical issues to social issues.
WalRus49 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,090 Points:871,790 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:18:30 AM Ignore WalRus49 Report Abuse Just more organized mayhem and pillage............
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,795 Points:1,549,775 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 6:30:37 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse Good analysis.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,507 Points:1,513,005 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 1:16:33 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse YeahBut - - still increasing without limit. Take that to a fourth floor math class.
DisMusBeDaPlaz Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,425 Points:570,345 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:55:01 AM Ignore DisMusBeDaPlaz Report Abuse Still to creepy!
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,496 Points:2,105,690 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:45:37 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse My guess is that pump prices will surpass the $4/gallon cost come April 1st.
sjambok Champion Author Nashville Posts:10,283 Points:2,113,450 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:27:59 AM Ignore sjambok Report Abuse Isn't that just ducky.
frostyWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,339 Points:519,235 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:25:45 AM Ignore frostyWV Report Abuse nobody is winning, except big oil.
divebomber Champion Author Nebraska Posts:6,093 Points:1,815,200 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:24:52 AM Ignore divebomber Report Abuse IN TUCSON ARIZONA FROM 4 FEB TO 4 MARCH I HAVE WITNESSED A 60 CENT/GALLON INCREASE AT THE SAME STATION AND ONE OF THE LOWEST IN THE AREA!
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,027 Points:2,473,620 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:24:52 AM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse Guess I'm supposed to feel good 'bout livin' N the ATL...
KnoxGasPriceSpy Champion Author Knoxville Posts:140,886 Points:922,745 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:20:56 AM Ignore KnoxGasPriceSpy Report Abuse really ?
umitb Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,692 Points:846,365 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:20:03 AM Ignore umitb Report Abuse ok
LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,495 Points:2,320,920 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:18:26 AM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse It looks like Michigan is one of the fastest risers. Too bad!
B_550i All-Star Author Seattle Posts:720 Points:192,945 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:18:19 AM Ignore B_550i Report Abuse Jerks
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,214 Points:874,980 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:17:06 AM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Energy Secretary Chu has said within the last week that he wants gasoline prices even higher so than alternative energy will be more attractive. Be sure and vote the Dems back in.
jdevlin All-Star Author Ontario Posts:798 Points:1,381,470 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:16:22 AM Ignore jdevlin Report Abuse Our fuel will often jump10-12 cents a litre. That's equal to 40 cents gallon.
jrschl Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,982 Points:683,990 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:13:48 AM Ignore jrschl Report Abuse I'll believe it when I see it.
JesseJack52 All-Star Author Virginia Beach Posts:628 Points:127,835 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:13:21 AM Ignore JesseJack52 Report Abuse That much in 2 months blame those dumb Republicans
Gary65 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,703 Points:785,595 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:12:48 AM Ignore Gary65 Report Abuse Such a rip off.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:12:21 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Nasty.
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,669 Points:2,362,895 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:11:22 AM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse It is all about profits now, does not matter who is President.
Billbop Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,782 Points:1,449,940 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:11:18 AM Ignore Billbop Report Abuse Proving once again, the oil monopolies can keep prices up despite we are in a glut to the point they are closing 4 refineries on the East coast, we are exporting gas and in fact it is our biggest export, and the Keystone pipeline which will be used to export even more. Right now the glut of gas and the fact we are at a decade low in usage here proves the rule of "supply and demand" isn't the rule at all with monopolies...
02SilverStroke Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,016 Points:1,346,855 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:10:19 AM Ignore 02SilverStroke Report Abuse The prices need to drop. Of course if they drop alot Obama will probably be reelected.
heartbroken2010 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,359 Points:900,460 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:09:49 AM Ignore heartbroken2010 Report Abuse well , i dont see gas prices going down until the summer , sad.
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:9,564 Points:1,864,820 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:07:41 AM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse The U.S. economy and the world economy will be taking a hit for this.
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,970 Points:835,630 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:06:57 AM Ignore regout Report Abuse They want our money and they gone a get it.
lolobond All-Star Author New Orleans Posts:724 Points:621,435 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:05:58 AM Ignore lolobond Report Abuse Why crudes prices are high? Guess oil companies greed
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,866 Points:1,615,135 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:05:44 AM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse “Virginia, up 10.1-cents per gallon” We’ve been on the ‘winning’ side of that average, with local prices being up 8¢ at one station and just 3¢ at the other in the past two weeks.
ejbuckeyes Veteran Author Columbus Posts:316 Points:64,845 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:05:14 AM Ignore ejbuckeyes Report Abuse Thanks for posting
LQQKGAS Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,678 Points:1,198,820 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:05:05 AM Ignore LQQKGAS Report Abuse Oil company getting you used to $4 for a while before the shock of $5 or $6.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,535 Points:1,672,510 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 12:03:29 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Makes no sense how the prices increase around the country.
bif65 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,023 Points:195,880 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:59:21 PM Ignore bif65 Report Abuse ok
LegoVasavouchi Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:1,659 Points:114,390 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:57:27 PM Ignore LegoVasavouchi Report Abuse Fascinating.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:558,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:52:47 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Sure would be nice if they did slow a bit maybe alot :-)
LQQKGAS Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,678 Points:1,198,820 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:47:06 PM Ignore LQQKGAS Report Abuse Stratigic reserve is for wartime emergency only!!!
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,334 Points:1,534,725 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:43:26 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse They don't care.
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,720 Points:670,350 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:38:24 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Let the strategic reserves flow!
jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:38:15 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse It's still going up.
drunkhabib Champion Author North Carolina Posts:20,679 Points:2,968,845 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:35:44 PM Ignore drunkhabib Report Abuse weak dollar is killing us
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,660 Points:1,214,530 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:31:54 PM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse There goes the vacation drive...
ROSYMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,028 Points:370,550 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:29:16 PM Ignore ROSYMI Report Abuse spring break everybody
outlaw329 Champion Author Austin Posts:7,631 Points:1,377,330 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:25:10 PM Ignore outlaw329 Report Abuse The only thing I have seen are sharp increases!
allstar3 Sophomore Author Baton Rouge Posts:136 Points:72,450 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:25:03 PM Ignore allstar3 Report Abuse Whatever. We'll see if it keeps going up, or finally goes down soon.
LQQKGAS Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,678 Points:1,198,820 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:23:17 PM Ignore LQQKGAS Report Abuse Gas was .33¢ when Nixon was pres. Diesel was .11¢
jorod55 Champion Author California Posts:1,485 Points:434,425 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:23:15 PM Ignore jorod55 Report Abuse I'd like to know where in Calif. gas only went up 30 cents in the last 2 weeks. 60+ cents here and over $1.25 in the last 6 weeks. Talk about a load of crap. If they (the article writers) are going to post averages please explain how you arrive at your data. Its sure nothing like what we are seeing around here in the bay area.
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,160 Points:1,886,595 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:21:53 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse It is just temporary
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,982 Points:1,278,925 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:21:33 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse I believe it will drop soon.
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,979 Points:1,772,745 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:19:41 PM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse The steady declining dollar is the problem
SquawBear Champion Author Fresno Posts:6,881 Points:1,144,925 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 11:18:55 PM Ignore SquawBear Report Abuse We are in Hawaii right now. The prices are very high here, too.