Reflections: The surge in rising gas prices 21 Articles

by Francis Jock

We're all familiar with the story of the city mouse and the country mouse, two cousins that live different lives, one in the country and one in the city. Each one surviving the challenges of the day with their own form of ...read more

by Dustin Gilbert

There's nothing more important in today's current events than the economy. It is our way of life and it directly affects our culture. If people can't make enough money to pay for gas and then go buy a CD, then the music in...read more

by Gary C. Gibson

I predicted 100 plus dollars per barrel more than a year ago, and that after the Republican convention prices would drop, we shall see. Americans now compete with the entire world for oil and jobs following the end of the ...read more

by Paul Simoes

Why are oil prices so high? Traditionally oil behaves like any other commodity with large price swings in times of shortage and oversupply. However I am not going to run down the history of price fluctuations of crude oil ...read more

by Jeff Burke

Oil as the primary fuel for transportation has become impractical for modern civilization. It is expensive, dirty, and in the mid-east has become the major financial strength of terrorist organizations. We're running out o...read more

by Ajani Mgo

The role of high government taxes on oil has been largely overlooked by those looking to cast blame for rising gas prices. Financial Times, Thomas Catan writes, "Governments are increasing taxes on oil companies and polit...read more

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by Charles Prichard

Introduction Americans are not getting it. They fail to realize and fully admit the lifestyle that glorifies electric conveniences, gizmos and the automobile is destroying all life that is hereby known. Excessive human...read more

by Domestic Avalanche

Gas Prices Soaring, Politicians Warring. Gas prices are soaring. New Jersey has one of the lowest prices in the nation and it was around $3.59 a couple of days ago. On the same day, just across the state border, it was ...read more

by Robert Cunha

Today Oil prices rose over $11, and $17 over the last 2 days; the highest 2-day jump in history. Last week congress called in the oil executives and complained to them about the rising oil prices, and the record profits. ...read more

by Guy Stroup

Gas Prices Rise in War. The gas price was calculated to rise by the Bush Administration. The largest user in the world of petroleum fuel is the U.S. Government and sending our armed forces into war the administration Quadr...read more

by Mark Cherpak

Unbelievable Price Tag: Within the past few months, the steady climb in the never-ending saga of the gas price is simply overwhelming! As of this point of time, the universal price is a staggering $4.00 per gallon and...read more

by Dave Kemp

I manage a convenience store, so am affected by the rising gas prices from both sides of the pump. Honestly, it is easier to be the customer being gouged than it is to be the retailer being gouged. What do I mean? Con...read more

by Chris Parker

Mr. Harper; Before I begin, I would like you to know that a copy of this letter has also been sent to my local representatives of the NDP, Liberal and Conservative parties, along with the local newspapers. Also,...read more

by Steven Booth

Three bucks a gallon.....three bucks a gallon......3.08 to be exact. Now I know I pursued the wrong degree out of college. The oil companies are making tons and tons of money and laughing their heads off as they gouge us a...read more

by Greg Slack

REFLECTIONS: THE SURGE IN RISING GAS PRICES. When I hear Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and the rest of the conservative media telling me that the oil companies are not to blame for the costs of fuel, I want to scream at the ...read more

by J. McCoy

Well, here I go again. I am still on the soap box about gas prices. A lot has been said and a lot has been reported and as I gather this information, some (what I would consider) basic ideas truths and falsehoods have emer...read more

by Wally Pentari

We are a nation of gasoline junkies! Automobiles have become so much a part of our culture, that it would be nearly impossible to operate effectively within society without one. Second only to our love of gasoline, is ou...read more

by Eliza Ferree

I know back in August/September the gas was on the rise, so much in fact I bought a bike. If I recall correctly, the news reported that the gas would get up to $5 by the time June came around. However, we all saw the price...read more

by hoopee

Last year, our country was hit with the Highest gas prices ever. This was during an election so of course there was speculation that it was politically motivated. However, the oil companies, politicians, etc all stated t...read more

by L.T.Far

Gas for a Nation of Fools No doubt big oil companies are gouging the public, there unbelievable profits tell that story clearly. This Nation was founded on "Greed" and that is what propels it along to certain collapse....read more