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Gas prices increase when the demand increases compared to the supply, or when the cost of oil increases (due to demand, or if raised arbitrarily by the producers).
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What was the cause for gas prices to increase?
it had something to do with taxes
Why does the government allow gas prices to rise even as the oil companies profits increase They are raping us and your government does not care Why?
Higher gas prices, more tax money.
Impact of increase in fuel prices?
The increase in gas prices has an impact on everything, literally. Company's that ship merchandise, receive merchandise, provide services, etc, have to account for the increase expense of gas in order to "move" their products. The increase in gas price is an increase in expense for the company, in order to compensate for this increase in expense, the company must raise their prices to still be able to meet Sales and Profit Margins. This increase in expense is past on to us by higher food cost, higher shipping cost, higher cost in anything a consumer purchases.
lowest gas prices?
lowest gas prices ? lowest gas prices for southern illinois ?
What were gas prices in 2009?
the gas prices in 2009 were about 3.20
Is the president going to change the gas prices?
Since when did the president control the gas prices? The President can't control the gas prices. The only way the gas prices will go down is when gas companies can buy the gas for less.
What effect has the Iraq war had on US gas prices?
It's caused prices to rise significantly. The U.S. military uses a ton of gas every day to run its vehicles, and the added demand on gas has caused an increase of fuel costs. That coupled with the devaluation of the dollar, are probably the major causes of increased gas prices. Time published an article in 2003 that attributed a 30 cent rise in gas prices because the government bought an incredible amount for "reserve."
Which best explains an increase in the number of hybrid's sold?
The best explanation for for the increase in the number of hybrids sold would be the increase in fuel prices. As gas and oil prices began to rise during the global financial crisis, many people decided to buy cars which were more fuel efficient.
Do prices increase during a depression?
it will increase
How do rising gas prices affect teenagers?
The rising gas prices will affect teenages just as the rising gas prices affect everyone.
What was not a consequence of the plague anti-semitism decline in trade increase in food prices increase in the price of labor?
Increase in food prices
Gas Prices 1992?
In 1992 gas prices are just $1.19 to $1.30
