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Inquiring minds want to know

Okay, I feel like I should know this, but I don't. Can anyone tell me why gas prices are so bloody high?

Also, how come the price the gas stations post on their signs are always 3 or 4 cents higher than the actual price of gas? I would think they would want to put their best price on the big sign to attract more people.

Thanks!

 

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Anonymous Anonymous Says: 10:17 a.m.  

Apparantly, when you adjust for inflation, gas prices are actually the lowest they've been since the '80s. The breaking point is like $2.95/gallon or something.

But higher prices in recent years are due to increased demand from China and India and the inability of the Middle East, et al, to provide a steady, reliable supply.

I have no idea why the prices are different on the sign than at the pumps. Maybe they don't put provincial tax on the pumps?

-- Steve McQueen

 
 
Blogger marijka Says: 9:31 p.m.  

it's some promotional thing... in front of most gas stations they have a sign that says "3 1/2 cents off!". i've never actually read why or anything.

 

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