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Tuesday, April 4, 2006

Gas Prices Rise; Americans Keep Driving


Gasoline prices have surged by 36 cents a gallon in the Washington area over the past month, according to the AAA auto club, with the beginning of the peak driving season less than two months away. . . . High gasoline prices have had only a modest impact on the driving habits of American motorists, who have done relatively little to moderate their gasoline consumption. (Washington Post, Tuesday)

De-regulate! De-subsidize! De-tax!

FEE Timely Classic
High Gasoline Prices Are Your Fault? It Just Ain't So! by Roy E. Cordato