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24/7 Wall Street -- Did your recent trip to the gas station feel like it took a higher toll than normal on your wallet? It probably wasn’t your imagination. Average gasoline prices in the United States increased by 5.1 percent, or 17 cents a gallon, during July, according to the AAA July 2012 Monthly Gas Price Report. This was the first monthly increase since March. It was also the highest increase in prices for the month of July since at least 2000 -- the first year AAA began recording prices.

“Higher global oil prices and increased demand for gasoline during the busy summer driving season were the primary factors that sent pump prices higher in July,” AAA spokesman Avery Ash said in a statement. AAA went on to note than an increase in gas prices was due to “rising crude and ethanol prices,

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Submitted Aug 06, 2012 By: PrepHermit

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bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,805 Points:639,350 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 9:56:42 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Prices fluctuate across the country from coast to coast; hard to understand why.
DerHahn Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,698 Points:2,112,185 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 7:40:25 PM Ignore DerHahn Report Abuse hit 3.99 last week yet oil prices aren't anywhere near $148 this time around and wholesale gas prices certainly don't call for it. still think the stations are only making pennies on the gallon?
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,534 Points:745,720 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 5:02:06 PM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse what a wordy article.
Wierbe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,742 Points:1,116,715 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 1:31:29 PM Ignore Wierbe Report Abuse Looks like an article where someone was paid per word.
voyagerkim All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:620 Points:171,185 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 1:18:41 PM Ignore voyagerkim Report Abuse Yep, #4!!!
hibsaw Champion Author Mississippi Posts:8,027 Points:1,679,040 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:57:15 PM Ignore hibsaw Report Abuse What a bunch of bologna. The only reason for the high crude and gasoline prices is speculation.
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,059 Points:1,445,400 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:55:45 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse It always seems to be the same states year after year, with California and Hawaii at the top.
Runninmt61 Rookie Author Champaign Posts:92 Points:46,950 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:55:38 PM Ignore Runninmt61 Report Abuse OK, At least somebody understands what I'm saying!!
GOBUTLER Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,425 Points:387,585 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:46:55 PM Ignore GOBUTLER Report Abuse Ok
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,509 Points:2,833,365 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:45:09 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse "Where in Il. did they go? I live here our gas price is 3.94-3.95 for what seems forever! How long ago was this written?" Consider yourself lucky because it is rare to find a station selling gas below $4.00 a gallon in the Chicago area. Most are $4.15 to $4.29. The last week saw a 44 cent increase.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,509 Points:2,833,365 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:42:01 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse "When Obama faked the Oath of Office gas prices were $1.79 per gallon nation wide!! Look at what you are paying for EVERYTHING today!! Numbers Don't Lie!" You are right. Numbers don't lie, they just distort the truth. Gas was $4.12 a gallon in 2008. The Great Recession of 2008 caused an economic collapse and a decline in oil demand. This caused gas prices to drop to $1.79. Maybe gas prices will go back to $1.79 but be prepared to face the economic consequences.
LegoVasavouchi Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:1,659 Points:114,390 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:38:48 PM Ignore LegoVasavouchi Report Abuse Fascinating.
Einstein47 Champion Author Utah Posts:11,283 Points:2,112,135 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:36:48 PM Ignore Einstein47 Report Abuse AAA is just stupid - they really don't know anything then to spew the old rhetoric
Runninmt61 Rookie Author Champaign Posts:92 Points:46,950 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:36:43 PM Ignore Runninmt61 Report Abuse Where in Il. did they go? I live here our gas price is 3.94-3.95 for what seems forever! How long ago was this written?
papakoca All-Star Author Texas Posts:649 Points:528,785 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:36:12 PM Ignore papakoca Report Abuse Well, who's really surprised here?
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,509 Points:2,833,365 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:34:56 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse "If you factor out the Great Lakes region which has been affected short-term by refinery problems and the pipeline leak in Wisconsin, I wonder how valid these numbers really are. Certainly needs more in-depth analysis than this article provides." The Great Lakes factor added 3 cents to the national average for a gallon of gas. [Edited by: gvan at 8/6/2012 3:35:20 PM EST]
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:411,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:34:37 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Hate to break it to you, @KathySipsGas, but the price that any politician "wants" is irrelevant. It's the price we have that is what matters. Get over this fantasy of going back to $2.00/gal gas. Those days are over. We burned that oil already. The oil that's left costs between $50 and $80 barrel just to get it out of the ground. That means $3.00 to $4.00/gal gas is here to stay. You can complain all you want but that doesn't change geology. The oil we have left is deep underground and is also deep under water. Big Oil is using technology that rivals NASA to get at this oil and we all know that NASA-level technology is never cheap.
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,844 Points:1,353,825 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:34:06 PM Ignore comprof Report Abuse Up in North Houston areas by some 30 cents in last 4 weeks.
chuckhermann All-Star Author New York Posts:952 Points:497,900 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:33:46 PM Ignore chuckhermann Report Abuse Supply and demand. No surprise in a capitalist society.
The_DR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,770 Points:582,140 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:33:44 PM Ignore The_DR Report Abuse Hang loose Hawaii! Shaka!
gils Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,691 Points:642,625 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:33:35 PM Ignore gils Report Abuse ok
packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:6,435 Points:1,126,640 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:33:16 PM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse When we do not have income taxes, the Washington State government need funding where they can get it. But California get hit with every tax imagine able.
AriesMMD Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,476 Points:409,190 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:30:21 PM Ignore AriesMMD Report Abuse This looks familiar to an article that was out around two months ago, again, thanks for the good news
satrn38mpg Champion Author Raleigh Posts:5,057 Points:1,051,090 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:29:48 PM Ignore satrn38mpg Report Abuse up another $.07 here today
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:411,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:28:58 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse The President faked the Oath of Office, @idigau22? Meanwhile, Chief Justice Rehnquist practically high-fived George Dubya on Inauguration Day in 2001 after handing over the election in Bush v. Gore.
KathySipsGas All-Star Author Columbus Posts:859 Points:231,395 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:27:57 PM Ignore KathySipsGas Report Abuse In Al Gore's book from severAl years ago, he wanted $5 per gAl gas. Dont even want to think what outrageous price he wants now. Obama, in an interview while in the Senate, stated that he thought $5 was a "fair" price for the environment. Again, how much has his "fair" price increased in his head over the years. I guess $3.99 doesnt sound so bad compared to those idiots! [Edited by: KathySipsGas at 8/6/2012 3:28:52 PM EST]
tonoplast All-Star Author Lexington Posts:811 Points:445,445 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:26:10 PM Ignore tonoplast Report Abuse SC is lowest for one simple reason. The state tax per gallon is lower than the other states.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:411,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:25:52 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Drill, baby, drill just means more money in Big Oil's pocket as gas prices stay high, @bigdipperMS. There is no shortage of crude oil on the market. Where do you wanna store all of this extra oil from "drill, baby, drill"?
highdesertman Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:2,469 Points:1,715,455 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:25:23 PM Ignore highdesertman Report Abuse If you factor out the Great Lakes region which has been affected short-term by refinery problems and the pipeline leak in Wisconsin, I wonder how valid these numbers really are. Certainly needs more in-depth analysis than this article provides.
barbs24 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,129 Points:2,038,620 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:24:19 PM Ignore barbs24 Report Abuse I drove across 4 states last weekend (GA,SC, NC, VA). SC is always the lowest. Wish I was closer! Sorry to those living in the really high states.
mackconsult Champion Author Portland Posts:5,304 Points:864,030 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:24:06 PM Ignore mackconsult Report Abuse We are one of them
bigdipperMS Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,502 Points:534,725 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:23:20 PM Ignore bigdipperMS Report Abuse Get this administration out of office and DRILL BABY DRILL!!
stephen2155 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,014 Points:655,780 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:20:28 PM Ignore stephen2155 Report Abuse Ok
hallows Champion Author St. Louis Posts:4,683 Points:2,801,695 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:18:42 PM Ignore hallows Report Abuse You are right, too darned high!
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,802 Points:1,283,415 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:18:03 PM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse Come to Canada. We'll outdo any of your high prices!!! :-(
furiousfowl Champion Author Riverside Posts:16,845 Points:2,747,230 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:16:20 PM Ignore furiousfowl Report Abuse CA is back to 3.95 a gallon, grrrrrr
GGAlbo Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,242 Points:1,882,580 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:13:34 PM Ignore GGAlbo Report Abuse Lies!
madison8359 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:9,000 Points:1,591,345 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:12:43 PM Ignore madison8359 Report Abuse Everyone has high prices since we have short memories of under $2 a gallon and are addicted to $3-$4 a gallon.
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,390 Points:3,199,060 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:11:28 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse When Obama faked the Oath of Office gas prices were $1.79 per gallon nation wide!! Look at what you are paying for EVERYTHING today!! Numbers Don't Lie!
walkingtall Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,984 Points:1,118,755 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:09:34 PM Ignore walkingtall Report Abuse States with highest gas prices and i'am not surprised seeing California on top of this list.
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,925 Points:1,753,335 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:05:44 PM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Up and down, up and down, makes the world go around.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:411,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:05:04 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Really @idigau22, you've been paying inflated gas prices in Washington since Jan 2008? I don't know about you but in Jan 2008, gas in New York was $2.20/gal. Sure beat the $4.00/gal we were paying in August of 2008, when George Dubya was still occupying 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
too_darned_high Sophomore Author Indianapolis Posts:211 Points:334,210 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:03:33 PM Ignore too_darned_high Report Abuse The average gas price in Indiana is $3.57??? WHERE? The average price right now is $3.91! Looks to me like NBC got the wrong "bottom line" on that news blurb. If you're in Illinois, don't bother, it's NOT much cheaper across the state line!
blackberryga Sophomore Author Georgia Posts:158 Points:224,245 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:02:42 PM Ignore blackberryga Report Abuse wow!Sure
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:411,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:02:28 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Yeah sure, @Van_Halen and did Romney add "repeal all gas taxes" to the long list of things he promised he would do on Day 1?
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,390 Points:3,199,060 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:01:46 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse Prices in our area never did go down that much! We have been paying over inflated gas prices since Jan. of 2008!! The Economy is in the toilet! Unemployment is at 8.43% The cost of all everyday goods and services are skyrocketing!!! How Is That Whole "Hopie - Changie" Thing Working Out For Ya??? Want more of the same?? You know who to vote for in November!!
silverfox63 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,110 Points:1,609,765 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:01:18 PM Ignore silverfox63 Report Abuse This article is a joke. They have Michigan having an average price of $3.71. Not so, the average price here in Michigan is $3.99. So much for 24/7 Wall Street article being accurate.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:411,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:01:01 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Yeah, well if government stopped give all those tax breaks to Big Oil, they wouldn't need to raise gas taxes to pay for them, @tobin2010.
TuanCanCook Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:11,815 Points:654,590 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 12:00:04 PM Ignore TuanCanCook Report Abuse .....and really gass12?!? Everyone in California makes big bucks?
BIGREDNM Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:3,587 Points:844,810 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2012 11:59:47 AM Ignore BIGREDNM Report Abuse It's all about the GREED.