A consistent theme in my Morning Links has been the price of gas. It rose above $3 and stayed there all year. In May, it hit the second highest price ever – $3.96. Next year is projected to be no different – expect it to stay over $3. Gas prices being high drove up consumer prices on durable goods, food and travel. One can research it a bit more at EIA.gov if one wishes.There are related reading links at the bottom of the post.
Here is what Gas prices looked like from January to November, 2012:
Related Reading:
No Hope of Change Back: Gas pump Post-It revolt reignites
Dem leader Pelosi blames Wall Street for spike in gas prices
Obama: Gas Prices Low ‘Because the Economy Was on the Verge of Collapse’
The Effect of Obama’s Energy Policies on Gas Prices
Full Circle on Villains: Obama calls for end of oil industry tax breaks
Carney Unsure When Obama’s Policies Will Have Effect On Gas Prices
Gas prices jump 54 cents since Fourth of July holiday
On This Day In History, Gas Prices Have Never Been Higher (Again)
This headline made me think of Bill Whittle’s “Slowly..slowly“: Higher gas prices cause less public anger this time
