[mysterio]

Socialism to the extreme.

Well, if the government does nothing, count on having a lot of dems get elected in 2006 and 2008.

How much do you think that really adds to the price?

Bottlenecking supply seems to raise the price quite effectively each summer. We have limited refining capacity and countless blends required by different areas. We need to fix that.

More socialism!

What is your short term solution?

No, it's going to stop growing at a bullish rate, that is not tanking.

Recession in 2006 if prices stay where they are.

[biblewonk]

What is your short term solution?

There is no need for a short term solution. I tend to hope it stays high so our waste problem takes care of itself.

[Smokin' Joe]

What is your short term solution?

There is no short term solution, only remedies. Remedies (short term political expediency) got us in the mess we are in.

The way 'out' will involve some fundamental changes on an individual basis, but in the end, we will all pay more for fuel.

The equation has changed, there are an increasing number of consumers, and what is more, they are not going away.

Refneries will not be built over night, they take years to construct.

As for government "doing" something, government has been a major contributor to the mess, all we need is for the folks who require a year of study and EIS, etc. to drill on federal land or aome government created buffer area, to muck about more in the process. You would be able to easily DOUBLE what you are paying at the pump.

Drive less, get a smaller lighter vehicle, restructure your debts, and anticipate $3.00 gasoline.