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Patience serves Iran & Israel best; ditto for American consumers

GasBuddy Blog -- Whether there’s good news or bad news, either way it seems to work against American consumers where oil and gasoline prices are concerned. All we can do is provide context that will do one of three things: A) inform sufficiently so that patience prevails; B) incur contempt and frustration; or C) inspire indifference. We’re shooting for (A) to help everyone roll with the punches.

Earlier this year when the U.S. economy was anemic at best, NYMEX crude reached $107 per barrel and the average price of gasoline in the U.S. hit $3.90 per gallon. Price levels were blamed on U.S. fuel regulations mandating “summer blend” gas by May 1, and, consistent saber rattling from Iran and Israel.

We watched as fuel prices steadily climbed...

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Submitted Sep 05, 2012 By: PD

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pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:2,075 Points:302,490 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 1:03:06 AM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse I hate manipulation
garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:401,215 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 12:06:36 PM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse Canada closed Iran embassy and booted Iranian diplomats today.
jtravis711 Sophomore Author Orange County Posts:174 Points:214,615 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2012 12:10:48 PM Ignore jtravis711 Report Abuse Hey pepinoNC, please due me ahuge favor and tell me when Romney stated we would go to war or attack Iran. I am a Vietnt and my youngest son has several tours of duty in Iraq and Afgan. we don't take the TALK of attacks or war lighty in this household!!So back up up what you posted here!
jtravis711 Sophomore Author Orange County Posts:174 Points:214,615 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2012 11:58:22 AM Ignore jtravis711 Report Abuse I totally agree with mabrams184. Romneys policy and plans can get us on the right track and I beleive he's a man that gets things done.
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garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:401,215 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2012 9:49:24 AM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse Israel has a God that keeps promises.
isem Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,066 Points:450,885 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2012 6:14:03 AM Ignore isem Report Abuse Déjà vu
bikerWI Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:1,551 Points:904,170 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2012 6:09:27 AM Ignore bikerWI Report Abuse Less demand will drop those prices.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:576,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2012 6:09:23 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse I'm losing it(patience) from this
PhilMils Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,322 Points:1,190,435 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2012 6:08:33 AM Ignore PhilMils Report Abuse PD does tends to ramble without actually getting anywhere and without giving a full picture. Maybe he should give up blogging.
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jci25946 Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,402 Points:967,265 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2012 6:05:01 AM Ignore jci25946 Report Abuse No matter what the news, it will be spun to be a reason to raise prices!!
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tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,598 Points:2,373,210 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2012 5:47:03 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Patience with Big Oil, Big Government, 'coming out of the closet' Chucky, Speculators, Banks, Israel, Iran and when its over there is nothing left 'cept a mushroom cloud, nuclear winter and white flakes coming down out of the sky. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, has a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
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