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to amazed wrote on Apr 13, 2007 3:46 PM:

" Its always about Israel, isn't it? Put America first for a change. "

Politicians wrote on Apr 13, 2007 3:33 PM:

" Politicians do not produce oil. The only thing they do is obstruct production for various reasons. Some good some bad. Gas prices at 3.00 a gallon adjusted for inflation is considerably less then prices of 1.75 and 2.50 that we saw during the last democratic administrations. Blame the President, Blame the Station owners, later this summer you can blame the farmers for high food prices. Just remember, when you look in any parking lot in this town, 50% of the vehicles are SUVs or trucks. 90% of those have only one occupant. I wonder when people will feel the shame of this lack of regard for our country and our environment. "

Carney wrote on Apr 13, 2007 3:11 PM:

" But you CAN still smoke while you drive... "

Waffle of Justice wrote on Apr 13, 2007 2:53 PM:

" To: Waffle of Justice wrote on April 13, 2007 11:13 AM:... I have actually read an article from the Pantagraph a little more then 2 years ago where they interviewed a man filling up his Hummer saying gas was too expensive. With all the self absorbed people in Bloomington/Normal a comment like that from BN Republican is not surprising in the least. "

Amazed wrote on Apr 13, 2007 2:17 PM:

" That GW is being blamed for gas price increases. Our reliance on foreign oil goes back well before his time. He has tried initiatives to lower our dependence on foreign oil. However, to do so, we need to develop other fuels such as bio-diesel, etc. In the meantime, we need to drill here and have refineries here. However, the tree huggers won't allow it. As for others blaming Bush's stance on Iran, I forgot it is his fault that a person who wishes to eliminate Israel and the west was elected President and threatens peace. People really need to wake up. "

Dan from LeRoy wrote on Apr 13, 2007 12:50 PM:

" I report area gas prices for the News Gazette online. It is ironic that when the gas prices go up in Champaign-Urbana they are down in Bloomington-Normal and visa versa. Check for yourself. "

to:Nancy Pelosi has... wrote on Apr 13, 2007 11:28 AM:

" I would say something, but your not worthy. "

To: Waffle of Justice wrote on Apr 13, 2007 11:13 AM:

" I do believe "BN Republican" was using a bit of sarcasm to prove a point. And I got the "joke" right away. Good one! "

To "LB says Get Real!" wrote on Apr 13, 2007 10:09 AM:

" So you're saying we should be willing to accept the same prices Europeans pay? I disagree. We "lazy spoon-fed Amerians" (who are more productive than Europeans) don't have to settle for European wages and standards of living. For the same reason, we shouldn't have to accept their gas prices. You don't have to ask government to mandate more efficient cars to reduce demand of oil. By simply increasing the supply (more drilling), prices will go down. "

Whiner wrote on Apr 13, 2007 9:46 AM:

" Gas is $3.69 on the left coast. Still driving 80 mph on Interstates. More traffic than ever. Stay home. "

BushLeaguer wrote on Apr 13, 2007 9:36 AM:

" Drilling for fear it makes the job simple, born on third thinks he got a triple!!!!!! "

to LB says Get Real! wrote on Apr 13, 2007 8:57 AM:

" For the record, when Europeans pay $6+ gallon for gas, its mostly tax. The tax goes to fund evil socialist programs like health care, universal college educations, and decent public transportation. If our gas prices ever get that high, we should be grateful that it is going into the pocket of an oil exec, rather than into evil socialist programs that might improve the United States. "

to CHICAGO wrote on Apr 13, 2007 8:55 AM:

" It took about 2 or 3 months before prices to start going back up. When gas hit $1.92/gallon, the Democrats had already won. Still, it wouldn't surprise me if the oil companies were trying to help their Republican friends, but they couldn't make it too obvious. "

BN Cynic wrote on Apr 13, 2007 8:54 AM:

" Actually, if Bush wanted to help lower the price of gas, he could stop saber rattling with Iran. Oil investors and speculators are worried that crazy 'ol George will try to "liberate" Iran. When a nation is "liberated", its oil production drops to nothing. From Econ 101, what happens when the supply drops but the demand remains the same? The price goes up! The speculators are betting that we'll be liberating Iran soon, so we have high prices. "

Michael wrote on Apr 13, 2007 8:20 AM:

" Nothing is going to change until, we the people demand more efficient gas millage from our auto makers. The oil companies are subsidised by our goverment right now, handed millinons if not billions of dollars a year to keep gas prices artificialy low. Look across the atlantic and see what they pay and you understand why the all drive tiny little cars. they can't afford to drive ther H2's over there. while your at it compare gasoline to milk, there is only so much oil in the ground but plenty of cows yet they cost about the same per gallon! "

Waffle of Justice wrote on Apr 13, 2007 8:11 AM:

" BN Republican wrote on April 12, 2007 8:01 PM:"I can't wait until it costs $200 to fill the tank of my Hummer H2... If you drive a Hummer and complain about gas prices maybe you should look inward for the solution to your problem. "

Clinton wrote on Apr 13, 2007 7:57 AM:

" It's still down in Clinton! "

moonie wrote on Apr 13, 2007 7:20 AM:

" the electic company dont hold a candle to the way the gas companies are raping the american people "

Big Man wrote on Apr 13, 2007 7:06 AM:

" While "Zorro" made some valid arguments, I think Bloomington-Normal retailers are guilty of collusion. About two years ago this area had the lowest gas prices in the state. As a frequent in-state traveler, I was always relieved to know that gas would less expensive when I returned home. During Super Bowl weekend I was in the Chicago area and gas in the south suburbs was less than B-N. Gas in the city was about three to five cents more. WTF? "

Price Gouging wrote on Apr 13, 2007 6:59 AM:

" Anyone else sick of the blatant price gouging going on in this town by local gas stations? Every State Farm payweek, the gas prices shoot up. This is a Bloomington/Normal phenomenon only. Surrounding areas are not affected. I would love it if the stations in this town that did that were boycotted. "

LB says Get Real! wrote on Apr 13, 2007 6:48 AM:

" Quit, whining, you know how much gas costs in other countries? Upwards of 8 dollars a gallon. Do you think that if it hit that price around here, we lazy spoon fed Americans would get off our butts and insist the government do something to force the car companies to increase the mileage of our vehicles? They have the technology they choose not to use it. My Dad is 77 he remembers when vehicles still got 40 miles to he gallon. Or, here is an idea quit buying the freaking SUVs. I have a big family and I still drive a car! Do you really need a H2 Hummer? Wake up, your all asleep in your nice little bedroom communities voting for politicians that serve big business and fully support cronyism. Know who you vote for people! "

CHICAGO wrote on Apr 13, 2007 6:35 AM:

" Finally we see some coverage on fuel prices rising. Since the Democrats won the house and senate gas prices started rising immediately (not that the Democrats had anything to do with that) but, when the Republicans had majority control, it was all their fault. The mainstream leftwing media and the Democracts (who are all one big party together) were constantly whining about high fuel prices. Even though they are the party who loves huge taxes and high fuel prices to punish all us great big fat horrible SUV driving Americans! Haven't heard anything about it on the network or cable news channels....You know the ones who hate America too. Alternative fules are very necessary to get us off of foreign oil, but in the mean time exploration off the coasts would be so helpful, but the leftist environmentalist whackos won't let it happen, so.......here we go again with another summer rip-off season. If we are to have lower gas prices this summer our daily imports of gas need to rise and the refineries need to avoid their (planned) fires and glitches to a minimum. "

just a thought wrote on Apr 13, 2007 5:38 AM:

" I used tp call it seasonal pickpocketing except recently for the fact that it's become year round. Demand yes, but an unfunny joke about leverage played by faceless powers that be. Same with electric, natural gas, insurances, communications, television, kids/school all nationwide and throw in taxes in the twin cities. But I wouldn't live anywhere else. "

good ol BUSH! wrote on Apr 13, 2007 5:15 AM:

" lets see oil? the PREZ If you are a oil man then you are going to make gas higher,they say they raise gas because of oil prices, well were the oil price a all time low when the good ol prez came to town a couple of months ago? it was a $1.98 as soon as he got on the plane it went right back up. Gas station owners know what they are doing!!!!!!! GO HILLARY CLINTON!!! "

BN Democrat wrote on Apr 13, 2007 4:43 AM:

" It's Big Oil Bush's fault. (Oh, and I don't want any drilling here in the U.S.) "

Nancy Pelosi has........ wrote on Apr 13, 2007 1:55 AM:

" has nothing to do with the increase in prices. It's Bushie supporters and cronies - the wealthy - the war mongers - those who continue to throw away the money of the taxpayers of this country. Who wants to continue spending on a war with no end? The Republicans. Who are the wealthy in this country? The Republicans. Who HURTS everytime there is a Republican President in this country? THE MIDDLE CLASS AND THE POOR. "

B/N Rip Off wrote on Apr 12, 2007 10:21 PM:

" I drove up to Elgin IL last Sat. and I was quite relieved to see that the price of gasoline to my surprise was less than it was in B/N. "

dirt fan 2 wrote on Apr 12, 2007 9:32 PM:

" bloomington-normal,and peoria seem to play tag with each other on which city can raise its' highest price first. all one has to do,is log on to www.gasbuddy.com,which tell the cheapest,and highest gas prices in the state,and united states . "

next time wrote on Apr 12, 2007 8:48 PM:

" why doesnt everyone vote for a republican again!! LOL LOL "

Zorro wrote on Apr 12, 2007 8:46 PM:

" My friends, gasoline prices are outrageously high because of consumer demand. It is no different than anyother consumer product. As long as the consumer is willing to pay the high prices, there is NO reason for those prices to moderate. We can blame State Farm, GW Bush, oil companies, or the phase of the moon. The bottom line is we must cut consumption over a long period of time, and we seem to be unwilling to do that. Until that happens expect gas prices to rise to a level of what ever the market will bear. It's simple economics, that have been taught in schools for years. Although it would seem that Unit 5, uses a different economic model. "

reader wrote on Apr 12, 2007 8:29 PM:

" I can't wait till it goes to $10-$20 a gallon, it will keep all the rift raft off the streets.Ha Ha "

amazing wrote on Apr 12, 2007 8:01 PM:

" Because North Carolina's gas prices are averaging $2.59 when they should be much higher than Illinois. I say blow up the gas stations and see what happens then. "

BN Republican wrote on Apr 12, 2007 8:01 PM:

" I can't wait until it costs $200 to fill the tank of my Hummer H2. "

Oil prices down wrote on Apr 12, 2007 8:01 PM:

" Oil prices are drifting down, but gas is drifting up. Go figure. "

My fellow Americans wrote on Apr 12, 2007 7:58 PM:

" There is a new posse in town its called Nancy Pelosi and her entourage. "

Again wrote on Apr 12, 2007 7:53 PM:

" The price of peanut butter went up to. "

In the spring wrote on Apr 12, 2007 4:42 PM:

" Not only the flowers grow. "

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