This morning I saw a report on FOX where the reporter was pointing to a sign that showed gas at $5.99. I personally don’t think that was unreasonable considering the circumstances. (Incidentally, the station closed when the news crew arrived which I’m sure thrilled those who had been waiting for hours)
If they were charging $30 or $40 per gallon I might feel differently. HOWEVER, if someone were to offer that much, I certainly wouldn’t fault the station owner for taking it.
Funny, I remember numerous hearings and accusations re: execs when gas was $1.84 under Bush; They treated them like gouging, greedy oil men who got it out of the ground, got R&D, refining and trucks free for transport. No mention of the tax %’s in NYC. As many still wait hours to be told no gas (up to 15 minutes ago), they refuse to drill and stop projects.