Skyrocketing gasoline prices

This morning, I noticed that my local BP station has raised prices again, the third time ten days. I never buy gas there except as an emergency as it's a pricey station at the best of times, largely because of their location (on the beltway) and county taxes. Still, about ten days ago, the lowest grade of gas was $1.359 $2.359. By mid-week it was $1.559 $2.559. This morning, it was $1.759 $2.759.
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Skyrocketing gasoline prices

This morning, I noticed that my local BP station has raised prices again, the third time ten days. I never buy gas there except as an emergency as it's a pricey station at the best of times, largely because of their location (on the beltway) and county taxes. Still, about ten days ago, the lowest grade of gas was $1.359 $2.359. By mid-week it was $1.559 $2.559. This morning, it was $1.759 $2.759.
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