Our gas went up 11 cents in one day - Democratic Underground

shadowknows69

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Mon Aug-29-05 05:04 PM
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Our gas went up 11 cents in one day

how is this not price gouging by the oil companies? Bush could order a freeze on prices but thn several of his buddies could only afford one lear jet next year.

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newswolf56

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Mon Aug-29-05 05:11 PM
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1. Of course it's gouging. Gouging is the essence of capitalism.

Gas prices in the Puget Sound area did likewise: went up at least 10 cents per gallon as soon as it became obvious Katrina would hit New Orleans. Food prices will soon follow.

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LibinMo

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Mon Aug-29-05 05:13 PM
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2. I filled up both our cars yesterday @$2.47/gal

We're both retired & don't drive much. I'll make short shopping trips in husband's Plymouth van and save the gas in my Focus for a trip we have planned the middle of next month, when I'm afraid gas will top $3/gal.

It may be the last one we make for a long time.

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kbm8795

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Mon Aug-29-05 05:15 PM
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3. I filled up last night for $2.47 too. . .

out of fears that gas prices would skyrocket this week in wake of the hurricane.

I only have a Mirage and was at just under 3/4 a tank when filling. . .like 3.6 some gallons and $9.00. I'm on a grad student budget - I can't afford too much of this gouging.

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Imagevision

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Mon Aug-29-05 05:26 PM
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4. $2.47? that's chesp, Gas in Fla. has reached 2.73 before hurricane!

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