Gasoline prices hit 2-year high

[marmar]

Most Canadian commuters woke up Friday morning to find the Grinch had pumped up gasoline prices.

At $1.26 per litre, Labrador City had the highest prices. The average Canadian price is now about $1.12. Alberta boasts the lowest prices, with Red Deer residents paying 93 cents per litre.

The price of crude oil, which topped $91 a barrel on Thursday, is blamed for the increase. But analysts say speculation, not strong demand or dwindling supplies, is behind the hike. ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/12/24/con-gas-prices.html#ixzz193uxIV9H

[Angry Dragon]

1. Where I live yesterday it was $2.89

today it is $3.04
15 cents in one day

[CurtEastPoint]

2. Atlanta this week: $3 unleaded reg; in PHX now and price lower

And the West has always had higher prices.
Totally artificially manipulated. As always.

[Broken_Hero]

3. 2.79 in SW Missouri,

its been this price for at least two/three weeks.

[Duckhunter935]

4. remember to round up

that pesky .9

[Warpy]

5. $2.87 here in the high desert in NM

and usually 15 cents higher outside the city.

Brought to you by your friendly hedge fund billionaires.

[lpbk2713]

6. I filled up last week at $2.96.

When I was out this afternoon I noticed most signs were in the $3.05 range.