Calif. gas prices jump by up to 20 cents overnight

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

1% to 2% is spinning. Under 1.5% is more accurate, and not enough to sustain the economy.

And yet, it sure beats an economy that is contracting at a 9% clip.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

And yet, it sure beats an economy that is contracting at a 9% clip.

Not out of the swamp yet. We are still hip deep in alligators.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Feinstein-wants-investigation-of-Calif-gas-prices-3924470.php

Sen. Dianne Feinstein wants investigation of California gas prices

CHRISTOPHER WEBER, Associated Press

Updated 7:19 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sen. Dianne Feinstein has called for a federal investigation into gas prices in California because she doesn't think they are related to supply and demand.

Californians are paying an average of $4.668 a gallon, the highest price in the nation. Many motorists are paying over $5.

Feinstein says that paying hundreds of dollars every time you fill your tank is unthinkable. For the second time in the last few months, the California Democrat has sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking for an immediate probe.

She also asked in August when gas was 45 cents cheaper.

Gov. Jerry Brown over the weekend ordered state smog regulators to allow winter-blend gas to be sold three weeks early in the state.

Experts are predicting prices will climb to $4.85 before coming down.

Edited October 8, 2012 by Bad_Daddy

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

The workforce is the smallest it has been since Obama took office.

Yes, and it will continue to shrink as it has for over more than a decade now after peaking in the late 90's. It's what happens when the 55+ crowd grows larger (having jumped up 5% of total population) while the share of prime working age population of those 35-44 years old has dropped some 4%. As the baby boomers age towards retirement, this imbalance will grow and the labor force participation rate will continue to decline. It's a trend that's been a long time coming.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

If you're not in support of investing in alternative energy, you're part of the problem. And by support, I mean which candidates locally and nationally that have or will vote for based on their views on energy.

If you're not demanding your congressman/woman to end all fossil fuel subsidies, you're part of the problem.

If you insist on driving a large vehicle when a smaller, more efficient vehicle would do, you're part of the problem.

If you're not carpooling to work when possible, you're part of the problem.

The days of abundant, cheap oil are over.

[^_^ 5,021]

ok yeah im part of the problem.

what u gonna do about it, beeeeeyotch!!!

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

If you're not in support of investing in alternative energy, you're part of the problem. And by support, I mean which candidates locally and nationally that have or will vote for based on their views on energy.

If you're not demanding your congressman/woman to end all fossil fuel subsidies, you're part of the problem.

If you insist on driving a large vehicle when a smaller, more efficient vehicle would do, you're part of the problem.

If you're not carpooling to work when possible, you're part of the problem.

The days of abundant, cheap oil are over.

Meanwhile back on planet earth.....

[one...two...tree 2,762]

It's like a meth addict b!tching about the high cost of pseudofed.

[Ban Hammer 13,658]

dropped 20 cents here.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

dropped 20 cents here.

Didn't go up overnight, and I was happy to find a place selling top tier regular for $4.579

Some places on Interstate 5 are selling regular at almost $6/gallon. The price should ease back down in a couple of weeks back down around $4.20/gallon.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

A great reason to ride my 1963 Lambretta motor scooter to work.

Blue skies, sunshine, 79 degrees, and 140 miles to the gallon!

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I almost feel bad for Californians being hit with those high gas prices.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

If you're not in support of investing in alternative energy, you're part of the problem. And by support, I mean which candidates locally and nationally that have or will vote for based on their views on energy.

If you're not demanding your congressman/woman to end all fossil fuel subsidies, you're part of the problem.

If you insist on driving a large vehicle when a smaller, more efficient vehicle would do, you're part of the problem.

If you're not carpooling to work when possible, you're part of the problem.

The days of abundant, cheap oil are over.

I am part of the problem.

It's like a meth addict b!tching about the high cost of pseudofed.

I have my employers credit card for my gas!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I have my employers credit card for my gas!

I thought that if you had your employer paying for your travel, like if you were going on trips paid for with airmiles gained from travelling on business, you were somehow not actually winning at life. Is using your employer's credit card for your gas different?

*ponders*

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

It certainly does mean that, but don't worry, procuring 4,567 masters degree (but not a professional degree or phd) will sort that out