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Global gas prices might make you grateful

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Everyone's got an opinion when it comes to gas prices. Here in the U.S., where the average price for a gallon of regular gas has now reached $3.90,--and still climbing-- the onerous price burden falls squarely on the motoring public. And, most of us believe we're already paying enough.

Last month U.S. Secretary of Energy Stephen Chu recently said the nation's goal is not to reduce gasoline prices but to reduce the overall dependency on oil. He reasoned that if gasoline's cost becomes prohibitive, we'll be forced to seek energy from sources other than petroleum.

In 2008 he told the Wall Street Journal: "Somehow we have to figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe."

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Submitted Apr 03, 2012 By: PD

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ggg452 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:1,550 Points:327,825 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 8:18:58 AM Ignore ggg452 Report Abuse How does Stephen Chu get to work every day?
stonecold5005 All-Star Author Waco Posts:817 Points:20,240 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 8:03:10 AM Ignore stonecold5005 Report Abuse ok
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,332 Points:1,477,010 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2012 7:13:23 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse but with all the oil we have it should be even cheaper
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2012 5:50:58 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse If there were viable alternatives out there at an affordable rate (either purchase of initial equipment or continuing maintenance of performance), then more people would go off oil. But the prohibitive costs are not making it easy to get off the oil teat.
CapriceWagon All-Star Author Washington Posts:929 Points:475,520 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 10:35:19 AM Ignore CapriceWagon Report Abuse Stephen Chu can take it up the tailpipe, people need to be allowed to make their own decisions without the government picking winners and losers with incentives and tax breaks.
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,115 Points:290,865 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 10:23:54 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse k
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,332 Points:1,477,010 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 7:38:43 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse over priced everywhere
farmboyTN Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,249 Points:445,950 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 4:27:59 AM Ignore farmboyTN Report Abuse Jumped here .20 in one place in one day.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 4:01:10 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse gasm: you will see lots of that on this board.
Canucktree Champion Author Alberta Posts:4,876 Points:1,016,625 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 7:08:58 AM Ignore Canucktree Report Abuse Just jumped 0.18 a gallon here the other night!
gasmask78 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,258 Points:442,340 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 1:01:35 AM Ignore gasmask78 Report Abuse last post is quite moronic...in my opinion. Many countries pay MUCH more than we do per gallon of gas.
Reishman Veteran Author Illinois Posts:384 Points:513,615 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 9:59:22 PM Ignore Reishman Report Abuse Global prices are a scam.
gknee09 All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:980 Points:820,065 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 9:52:17 PM Ignore gknee09 Report Abuse . . is this in touch with the American people?
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:6,054 Points:1,666,300 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:54:33 PM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse They are cheaper here, but we still need more drilling for energy independence.
FunMyster All-Star Author Indiana Posts:907 Points:73,215 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 7:54:16 PM Ignore FunMyster Report Abuse All those European taxes were still not enough to cover their entitlements that are bankrupting them.
Ticobird Champion Author Huntsville Posts:3,210 Points:1,112,015 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 6:47:42 PM Ignore Ticobird Report Abuse Comparing gas prices around the U.S. is difficult enough and the various state and local taxes are rarely mentioned. Trying to compare gas prices around the world is a waste of time. There are just too many variables.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,879 Points:3,125,955 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 5:03:10 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Global gasprices????? No US gasprices, drill baby drill!!!!!!!
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,071 Points:2,315,430 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 2:56:50 PM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse "U.S. Secretary of Energy Stephen Chu recently said the nation's goal is not to reduce gasoline prices but to reduce the overall dependency on oil" .....................this is the type of thinking that the Obamatard has brought to our country. Remember this idiocy when the National Ejection (oops, I meant election) takes place.
JimL1 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:8,201 Points:1,238,645 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 2:33:07 PM Ignore JimL1 Report Abuse Judging by his statements to the WSJ, apparently U.S. Secretary of Energy Stephen Chu thinks that part of his job is to piss off the American people so that his boss will not be reelected.
zaq001 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,955 Points:1,468,850 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 2:25:21 PM Ignore zaq001 Report Abuse Not really
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,115 Points:290,865 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 12:57:41 PM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse K
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:594,810 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 11:15:11 AM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,710 Points:3,103,150 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 9:59:14 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse That is right but only applies to US americans & then not all of them. Here in Toronto gas jumped to 1.405/L (that's $6.39/gal Cdn) in Toronto & that about mid-range of Cdn prices ie. VAncouver is above 1.44/L. Not to far off world prices, though some currency exchanges will make it look good.
JXQW Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,787 Points:683,325 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 9:40:15 AM Ignore JXQW Report Abuse right ...
dad2two Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,525 Points:745,870 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 9:14:52 AM Ignore dad2two Report Abuse Stephen Chu need to start the trend by paying European prices for all of his gas and leave the rest of us alone.
dirtydiesel10 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:1,162 Points:232,360 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 9:05:36 AM Ignore dirtydiesel10 Report Abuse Chu must be in shape riding a bicycle to work or walking his butt off. NOT!!!!
WebGabe Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,349 Points:492,620 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:58:18 AM Ignore WebGabe Report Abuse The're not tax breaks. They're write-offs, like every other company gets.
91Hilux Champion Author New Haven Posts:2,142 Points:677,470 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:57:11 AM Ignore 91Hilux Report Abuse A) we're not in those other countries and earning their cost of living to adjust to those prices. B) When you look at the prices that consumers of other oil EXPORTING nations pay (Russia, Venezuela, Nigeria...), we're paying the most and have been for years! http://www.hybridsuv.com/news/world-gas-prices C) All the while we're paying the most per gallon, the oil companies are exporting surplus stock overseas to get a better profit and still receiving tax breaks! (Obama is trying to remove the tax subsidies, but Congress is fighting him.)
OldMoses All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:742 Points:55,595 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:53:58 AM Ignore OldMoses Report Abuse Mr Chu states a goal of bringing America's gasoline prices to European levels so that we will be "forced" to seek alternative sources of energy. But have high fuel costs in the Czech Republic, Greece, Sweden, & France et al resulted in the actual development of alternative sources? And if so, why aren"t we utilizing those developments here?
hibsaw Champion Author Mississippi Posts:8,022 Points:1,677,965 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:53:11 AM Ignore hibsaw Report Abuse Wages keep going down. Gasoline prices keep going up. That hurts.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:52:54 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse What in the hell is happening? It is bad enough we have an oil industry which seems intent on ripping us off at the pump. Now we have politicians who clearly are not acting in OUR best interests.
mikesr100 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,873 Points:1,076,735 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:52:24 AM Ignore mikesr100 Report Abuse Obummer thinks He is King! He is supposed to SERVE ALL OF THE PEOPLE! Not just get reelected? Thank You Mr. Chu for being Honest!
jiml1965 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:3,020 Points:687,325 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:51:46 AM Ignore jiml1965 Report Abuse thanks for this
emernal Champion Author St. Louis Posts:6,922 Points:2,010,070 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:50:51 AM Ignore emernal Report Abuse Even if we pump more in the US prices will continue to rise. We need to develop alternative fuels and efficient transit options. China passed the US as the largest consumer of energy in summer of 2010.
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:31,950 Points:2,163,095 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:45:58 AM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse This is how the government cares for us, by sc***ing us to death. They want to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe. My God, that translates to roughly about $7 a gallon if not more. It's obvious that Mr Obama and Mr Chu don't have to worry about paying to fill up their vehicles because WE are paying for it. Then again, even if they did have to pay for it, they're part of the 1% bracket, so they can afford it. WE CAN'T. NOBAMA 2012
dale243 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:972 Points:675,700 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:45:54 AM Ignore dale243 Report Abuse Greatful, but still more than I am used to paying.
pricechecker08 Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,856 Points:1,696,700 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:45:09 AM Ignore pricechecker08 Report Abuse He is just a plain stupid ass.Maybe he should get out of the second grad and work for a living instead of living off the tax payers.
firemunkee Veteran Author Maryland Posts:408 Points:56,450 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:44:05 AM Ignore firemunkee Report Abuse true. overall we are pretty spoiled.
Black Wagon Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,291 Points:1,798,770 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:44:04 AM Ignore Black Wagon Report Abuse BOTH POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS NEED TO BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE SAME REASON!
madison8359 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:8,979 Points:1,589,295 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:43:59 AM Ignore madison8359 Report Abuse I guess this is more of the new economics.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,156 Points:1,927,455 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:43:09 AM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse North Americans don't appreciate how lucky we are, even with the recent gas price spikes.
slvrdo_dsprdo Champion Author Nashville Posts:4,681 Points:909,990 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:41:57 AM Ignore slvrdo_dsprdo Report Abuse Come on, I saw this yesterday. I'm still not grateful.
tml721 Champion Author Columbus Posts:12,590 Points:2,385,550 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:41:42 AM Ignore tml721 Report Abuse NO I still want prices back to 1.50 a gal or lower!!
ampinoy13 Champion Author Oregon Posts:36,601 Points:2,647,355 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:41:40 AM Ignore ampinoy13 Report Abuse To those who say they don't care about what people in other countries pay for fuel, I say apparently you DO NOT travel to other countries and DO NOT know anyone in our nation's military. During my adult life I have been in five European countries, three East Asian nations, Hong Kong, the US and Canada. I have a son in the Air Force who has been stationed in two Asian countries, Germany and three Middle East nations. I remain keenly aware of the price of fuel in other nations as they have a direct effect on the lifestyles of both my son and I.
RangerTrainer Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,438 Points:605,445 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:40:57 AM Ignore RangerTrainer Report Abuse Still hurts
lightbulbman2008 Champion Author Worcester Posts:413,521 Points:1,583,635 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:40:25 AM Ignore lightbulbman2008 Report Abuse posted article beforehand...
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:9,652 Points:2,615,630 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:40:16 AM Ignore Don20 Report Abuse Last month U.S. Secretary of Energy Stephen Chu recently said the nation's goal is not to reduce gasoline prices but to reduce the overall dependency on oil. He reasoned that if gasoline's cost becomes prohibitive, we'll be forced to seek energy from sources other than petroleum. That sounds like a dumb liberal. How do they think people that have to buy gas to get to work, and will pay half their pay on gas.. No common since.. [Edited by: Don20 at 4/4/2012 10:42:07 AM EST]
KWM2011 Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,451 Points:351,950 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:40:10 AM Ignore KWM2011 Report Abuse They are already heading that way.
manbig13 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,431 Points:556,725 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:38:04 AM Ignore manbig13 Report Abuse yeah and does the US get the best cars...nope, the UK does
egd Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,077 Points:2,116,250 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:36:57 AM Ignore egd Report Abuse the Refiners are selling and exporting into the global market where the profits are greater, they are the ones making the decision, we need alternative energies and transportation now