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Pain in the tank: Gas prices highest since 2008

Associated Press -- Motorists are paying the highest prices for gas since October 2008. Retail gasoline prices rose on Thursday on an expected increase in demand and as more expensive spring and summer blends of gasoline make their way to the pumps.

The nationwide average hit $2.799 per gallon, a penny higher than Wednesday, according to AAA, Wright Express and Oil Price Information Service.

Prices have now jumped 18.9 cents in the past month and are 87.9 cents higher than year-ago levels. Back on Oct. 23, 2008 prices averaged $2.8215 per gallon.

The Energy Department and many industry experts expect prices to top $3 this spring

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Submitted Mar 21, 2010 By: tickledpink73

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Jeeputtputt All-Star Author Cincinnati Posts:523 Points:143,675 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 9:24:52 PM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse wardancerr, those greedy pockets are bottomless. bruceha2000, I would like to do a few weekend trips, it's been way too long since I could afford the gas(retired 20 yrs.ago, disability) sure looking like it ain't gonna happen..Have you thot of living in Europe, you should.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,967 Points:772,250 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 9:23:33 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse As long as the price of gas keeps going up and up for the summer season, the more I begin to think about using alternative transportation when traveling to avoid driving the automobile.
bruceha2000 Champion Author Vermont Posts:1,106 Points:526,665 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 9:11:37 PM Ignore bruceha2000 Report Abuse Still way too low. The Europeans pay more than twice what we pay. Don't see many gas hogs over there and they have good public transportation everywhere.
Insp0999 All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:707 Points:266,010 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 9:09:31 PM Ignore Insp0999 Report Abuse These prices are not justified.
Candy7244 Sophomore Author Oklahoma City Posts:127 Points:46,525 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 9:07:56 PM Ignore Candy7244 Report Abuse It is unreal of the prices we have to pay now. We aslo get very bad gas now too.
TheSnowstorm Champion Author Montreal Posts:4,273 Points:967,980 Joined:June 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 9:05:50 PM Ignore TheSnowstorm Report Abuse And the official start to summer is just under three months away.
ricker8 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,206 Points:446,415 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 9:00:50 PM Ignore ricker8 Report Abuse will go higher no doubt
wardancerr Veteran Author Tucson Posts:309 Points:85,305 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:59:33 PM Ignore wardancerr Report Abuse Not enough pockets filled yet
bobsalwaysmt Champion Author Long Island Posts:2,338 Points:151,565 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:57:26 PM Ignore bobsalwaysmt Report Abuse Manipulation and Speculation
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,621 Points:641,765 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:55:26 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Gas should be about $1.30 now. These current high prices will prevent the economy from rebounding any time soon.
HDRJR Veteran Author Boise Posts:328 Points:103,075 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:55:08 PM Ignore HDRJR Report Abuse already riding my motorcycle again [Edited by: HDRJR at 3/21/2010 9:55:19 PM EST]
nimpy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,982 Points:864,395 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:54:14 PM Ignore nimpy Report Abuse We are paying way to much
ILANGE9 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,334 Points:583,905 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:52:36 PM Ignore ILANGE9 Report Abuse We need an energy policy, not healthcare overhaul. No reason for these high prices.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:17,880 Points:1,328,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:52:25 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse salgood, Face reality, quit hiding from the truth!
AJKPA Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,531 Points:550,505 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:50:35 PM Ignore AJKPA Report Abuse regulate!!!
AJKPA Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,531 Points:550,505 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:50:09 PM Ignore AJKPA Report Abuse to many darn excuses
AJKPA Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,531 Points:550,505 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:49:54 PM Ignore AJKPA Report Abuse here is what i think BULL SHI*
AJKPA Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,531 Points:550,505 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:49:28 PM Ignore AJKPA Report Abuse and why in the worls would you need winter blend in Florida
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,565 Points:1,310,310 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:49:12 PM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse Instead of predicting pricing, the Energy Dept. should be working to keep speculators from escalating prices.
AJKPA Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,531 Points:550,505 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:49:07 PM Ignore AJKPA Report Abuse they always say its more expensive no matter if its summer blend or winter blend
salgood Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:411 Points:150,600 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:45:54 PM Ignore salgood Report Abuse Tomok, I think your glass is half empty. I prefer to think of mine as half full - I DO think we have kept prices from going higher by conserving and keeping an eye on the ball!
rollma2 All-Star Author Montreal Posts:529 Points:130,380 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:44:29 PM Ignore rollma2 Report Abuse what else?
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:17,880 Points:1,328,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:41:14 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse It does not help when big oil and the refiners are creating false shortages by producing less fuel and raising the fuel prices at the pump. Driving less, using less fuel has no affect and conservation does not work. Those speculators will keep fuel prices up - because they can. No comments from sneakies666 needed.
Mr.Dirt Champion Author Albany Posts:4,798 Points:1,766,860 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:31:25 PM Ignore Mr.Dirt Report Abuse they need profits greed
DerHahn Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,909 Points:1,109,935 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:20:30 PM Ignore DerHahn Report Abuse just wait until memorial day or july 4th when they really jack things up
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,094 Points:465,750 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:02:46 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse Oil prices and gas prices have been disconnected for a long time. Gas prices rise even oil prices fall. Free market economy in this country is a misguided myth.
herbie49 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:5 Points:10,550 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:23:20 PM Ignore herbie49 Report Abuse it's only $82 per barrel for oil today. What will we be paying for gas when it gets back to $148 per barrel?? $2/liter in Canada or $7 per gallon in the USA???