NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Gasoline prices, already above $3 a gallon in some states, could charge higher this summer and hit $4 a gallon in some locations, according to one industry expert.

Pump prices were supposed to peak below $3 a gallon this May, then drop off before the summer driving season got into full swing, according to the Energy Department's price forecast.

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Well, we're not even out of April yet, and the nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded regular has hit $2.87.

http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/26/news...ion=2007042612

 

and this crap dont surprise me a bit either

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Despite falling oil prices that hobbled the competition, Exxon Mobil posted higher first-quarter profit Thursday that topped Wall Street estimates, relying on robust refining and chemical earnings to make even more money on lower revenue

http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/26/news...ion=2007042612

 

Big oil takin to the man

 

Been that way for quite some time North of the border...

 

if ya cant beat em join em..invest in big oil............ I have, last year made 56% on my money and the year before 52%............not doin as well this year 21% but I have a ton of wiggle room now atleast

 

Yep....

 

i was talkin to a trucker the other day and he said as soon as it hits $4 everywhere the trucks r shuting down........just a rumor though

 

why do they jerk us around so much? why do prices go up and down?

why not just put it at 5.00 a gallon and leave it there for a few years.

 

How about $1.50....

 

i would sit pray for the #'s to stop goin up while filling if gas was $5 a gallon