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Gas prices shoot up again

Contra Costa Times -- With gas prices climbing again, Elisa Roche of San Pedro has to be creative about how she gets around town.

"We try to combine trips," she said. "We stay more local and we do most of our stuff in the vicinity."

But she's not happy about it.

"It totally sucks," she said.

Roche certainly isn't the only one feeling pain at the pump.

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline rose 18 cents over the past two weeks, with a gallon of mid-grade gas averaging $3.84 and premium $3.96.

It's even worse in California, where prices are near or over the $4-per-gallon mark. In the Los Angeles area, the average price of self-serve regular gas Monday was $3.95 per gallon, 10.3 cents more than last week, 25 cents higher than last month, and 17 cents higher than this time last year, according to

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rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,676 Points:689,675 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:19:42 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse So what else is new?
A2J Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,205 Points:628,700 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:50:01 PM Ignore A2J Report Abuse still raising
iagdboy Champion Author Albany Posts:1,296 Points:522,605 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 6:22:18 PM Ignore iagdboy Report Abuse again
dieselfiendSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,261 Points:870,605 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 4:24:52 PM Ignore dieselfiendSC Report Abuse Every time gas prices rise we get these kinds of stories.
1OILMAN Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,153 Points:181,140 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 4:20:02 PM Ignore 1OILMAN Report Abuse Don't worry folks. You will be getting some of that Obama money to cover that increase. Free money, housing, food and healthcare. Gas can't be far behind. Don't cost nothing and you don't even have to work for it. All you have to do is vote for it. The other 50% will pay for it. What happens when that other 50% becomes part of the original 50%?
sciotosix Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,884 Points:692,850 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:00:10 AM Ignore sciotosix Report Abuse No kidding.
werich44 Champion Author California Posts:1,994 Points:495,530 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:39:11 AM Ignore werich44 Report Abuse Between King Obama, bought and paid for politicians, big oil and those wonderful speculators what chance does America have?
Wierbe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,887 Points:1,145,840 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:36:07 AM Ignore Wierbe Report Abuse Crude is down, Retail is up. Please explain (and don't blame it on distribution - the BigOil companies control that).
cheap59 Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,240 Points:982,520 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 8:23:30 AM Ignore cheap59 Report Abuse $3.98/99 here and hoping it goes down. At $93 a barrel there is no reason for it to be so high.
85XJ Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,733 Points:1,304,770 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 8:16:56 AM Ignore 85XJ Report Abuse Flirting with $4/gallon here, so I can about imagine what prices are doing on the West coast. :(
itzagasgasgas1 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:4,109 Points:1,625,995 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 8:14:55 AM Ignore itzagasgasgas1 Report Abuse Bleepin' fertilizer.
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,403 Points:1,585,640 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 8:13:13 AM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse Stay home for once....
sljbc475 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,355 Points:899,100 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:43:49 AM Ignore sljbc475 Report Abuse GasBuddy is definitely helpful when prices are climbing or falling during economic times like these.
sabre75 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,663 Points:340,795 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:40:41 AM Ignore sabre75 Report Abuse When will it stop?
HoosierDaddyKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,332 Points:309,160 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:39:23 AM Ignore HoosierDaddyKY Report Abuse Time to go back to the original 'horseless carriage' - a mule!
EMoe57 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:4,748 Points:1,042,540 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:38:34 AM Ignore EMoe57 Report Abuse It totally sucks
WES03 Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,975 Points:1,290,520 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:37:19 AM Ignore WES03 Report Abuse ...and yet the drive-thru lines remain long.
BEngr Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,846 Points:1,606,740 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:36:49 AM Ignore BEngr Report Abuse They are ripping us off, you haven't saw a gas station run out of gas? That means there is all kinds of gas and it is an excuse to raise the price.
MeiThink Veteran Author Mississippi Posts:356 Points:66,065 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:36:31 AM Ignore MeiThink Report Abuse I wouldn't be surprised to see gas hit $6... $7... $8.00/gallon before we know it! Time to bust out that bicycle/skateboard again!!
Drill4Petro Champion Author Illinois Posts:4,221 Points:1,041,910 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:36:28 AM Ignore Drill4Petro Report Abuse Gas prices averaged $1.83 when George Bush and his Big Oil buddies left office.
studebaker1940 Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,648 Points:712,305 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:36:08 AM Ignore studebaker1940 Report Abuse Surpirise, surprise, surprise. Get ready for $5 per gallon
novarce Sophomore Author Orlando Posts:173 Points:131,760 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:36:05 AM Ignore novarce Report Abuse HIGH GASOLINE PRICES = MORE BANKRUPTCY, MORE FORECLOSURE, MORE UNEMPLOYMENT, MORE EMPTY POCKETS. WHO SAID THAT THE RECESSION CAME TO AN END?
SmokeFan14 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,135 Points:1,108,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:34:43 AM Ignore SmokeFan14 Report Abuse Whatever!
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,117 Points:1,807,025 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:33:14 AM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse I am so glade to come back and finish my vacation travel. Now I can do more to drive less and use other transportation (bicycle) in this area which I live.
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:6,208 Points:1,697,005 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:33:03 AM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse So much for our recovery.
Garston Champion Author Maine Posts:2,421 Points:473,765 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:32:47 AM Ignore Garston Report Abuse ok
Bus936 Champion Author Lexington Posts:16,579 Points:3,246,730 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:32:46 AM Ignore Bus936 Report Abuse There goes the economy once again as it affects everything that we basically buy.
thirty8paces Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,621 Points:1,128,680 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:32:35 AM Ignore thirty8paces Report Abuse Just doesn't seem to stop. Can't wait till heating oil season.
taxiken Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:6,080 Points:1,573,475 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:31:27 AM Ignore taxiken Report Abuse No shit.
Jizme Champion Author Lincoln Posts:10,015 Points:2,932,480 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:31:13 AM Ignore Jizme Report Abuse Lets all say thanks to the refinery in California and lets not forget about the pipeline leak in Michigan for the increase in fuel prices.
2parrots Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,697 Points:372,265 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:31:12 AM Ignore 2parrots Report Abuse Up ,Up & away with no end in "sight"
jim48656 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:666 Points:239,760 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:31:08 AM Ignore jim48656 Report Abuse Shoot up? It never went down!
UncaLar Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,936 Points:410,925 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:30:54 AM Ignore UncaLar Report Abuse there's a skip in this record.
AJeepLife All-Star Author Ottawa Posts:676 Points:348,835 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:30:40 AM Ignore AJeepLife Report Abuse I am very happy we upgraded the Jeep to the newer engine type- much better on gas. Gas will always be a thorn in the side of drivers- but I like to drive (and to rant a little here on the forums) but mostly to drive. I am not giving into the thieves in suits (oil execs and politicians) but I am accepting my own responibility for the amount of Gas I use- and let this be notice to the thieves I mentioned earlier- you will not get my money easy. I am not using your creidt cards, or loyalty programs or anything. the cheapest gas that's my choice. In Canada almost all the gas is the same- there is no 'quality' issues or differences- so price be king. I be happy- profiteers be damned! To all our gasbuddies- enjoy the last few weeks of summer. Drive safe!
DaisysMomNC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:959 Points:200,850 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:30:35 AM Ignore DaisysMomNC Report Abuse same ol' same ol'
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,401 Points:1,902,585 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:30:16 AM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse We knew it was coming
KelHinyee Sophomore Author Columbus Posts:170 Points:205,320 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:29:15 AM Ignore KelHinyee Report Abuse What else is new??!!
SSchmidty Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,487 Points:1,803,630 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:29:08 AM Ignore SSchmidty Report Abuse What "shoot up"? ... prices in norther easter counties of IL habe led the nation for the year ... $4.25/gal appears to the popular pricing now.
WestMichigan Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,564 Points:576,690 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:28:03 AM Ignore WestMichigan Report Abuse No end in sight [Edited by: WestMichigan at 8/14/2012 8:29:05 AM EST]
fieldt Champion Author Lansing Posts:4,050 Points:754,825 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:27:56 AM Ignore fieldt Report Abuse The hits just keep on coming.
MarAzul Champion Author London Posts:3,888 Points:702,910 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:27:42 AM Ignore MarAzul Report Abuse Again yes.
SUV2009 Champion Author Orlando Posts:4,488 Points:1,165,240 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:27:27 AM Ignore SUV2009 Report Abuse Okay we all are upset.
RaginCajun68 All-Star Author Fort Worth Posts:860 Points:210,610 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:26:17 AM Ignore RaginCajun68 Report Abuse I agree with treehood.
ok603 All-Star Author Boston Posts:960 Points:584,225 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:25:59 AM Ignore ok603 Report Abuse Walking more everyday
savannahoaks Champion Author Rockford Posts:2,832 Points:661,960 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:25:56 AM Ignore savannahoaks Report Abuse It is over $4/gal in northern IL but it is only news if it happens in the LA area.
treehood Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,179 Points:423,485 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:25:27 AM Ignore treehood Report Abuse Gas prices go up and they go down, just not as quickly. My food goes up and doesn't go down while the portions gets smaller. My government expenses just go up so they can regulate and restrict. But we react and change behavior in order to survive. We buy less, conserve more, new products enter the market, giving us different options. We like to gripe and complain but it really isn't such a bad world for Americans. There's a LOT of places I'd rather not be. We complain about gas prices but at least we have gas.
tamanite Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:24,097 Points:2,064,250 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:25:08 AM Ignore tamanite Report Abuse At this rate only the very rich or very young will be able to vote. Dust off the bicycles.
MilestoneMotors All-Star Author Allentown Posts:605 Points:390,345 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:24:43 AM Ignore MilestoneMotors Report Abuse Recycled info.
ihateroute8 Champion Author Akron Posts:5,612 Points:1,243,560 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:24:15 AM Ignore ihateroute8 Report Abuse Gas prices can never be controlled or affordable again with the growing world market and demand for it.
Tegger Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,259 Points:1,673,085 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 7:22:14 AM Ignore Tegger Report Abuse And up, and up...