I think people miss a lot of facts regarding the recent sky high jump in oil-and gasoline prices.
First. Nothing has changed in the last year ,no major oil pipes have got damaged and no major oil refinery has suffered a major accident to warrant a rise so production is not a issue.
The rise in cost is just speculators making a quick buck.
Yes places such as india and china are growing and need more oil but opec has always managed to limit production and it can be increased any time.
Of course 1 day we will run out of oil but thats a long way off.
The main issue is this in my mind
Goverments make over 30 percent + in taxes in north america and im sure in europe also so they voice concern but really do nothing as they love the extra income.
If countries really wanted to help thier citizens they would subsidise public transport build new mass transit metro systems and could do a huge amount of things to help solve this problem somewhat.
Conclusion for me ?
Goverments doesnt really give a fuck its all extra $$$$$ and just make you think they care
