Unfortunately, the gas, crude and heating
oil (diesel) markets are manipulated by big money (Bear Sterns, Morgan Stanley) now that these commodities are traded on wall street. The demand for gasoline is already down all over the US. However, the demand for diesel is up, especially in Europe and S/America. Refineries are slated to move production from gas to diesel. This will cause stock piles of gasoline to go down, thus driving the market back up. The Europeans and S/Americans are so desperate for diesel, they're paying a premium over the prices on the Merc of 16-25 cents. If the refiners can get it from them, they expect us (the US) to pay it also. Until we build more refineries and start drilling in Anwar, off CA and FL coast, reduce our dependency on others, we're Screwed!!!! What is it going to take for the American people to WAKE UP and see what's happening. Our government just gave the contract to build refueling planes to AIR BUS over Boeing. WTH, the presidential helicopter is foreign built. No manufacturing, call America Online and talk to someone in India or S/Africa. ARRGGHHHH, look, now I need a drink.