Our gas went up 11 cents in one day

[shadowknows69]

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.

[newswolf56]

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.

[LibinMo]

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.

[kbm8795]

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.

[Imagevision]

4. $2.47? that's chesp, Gas in Fla. has reached 2.73 before hurricane!