Talk of the Nation Show About Gas Price Increases

Wow, Talk of the Nation is covering the increase in gas prices.

Talk of the Nation, August 22, 2005 · As gas prices continue set new records, Talk of the Nationlooks at the point at which prices will truly impact the way people drive and make purchases. Also, we offer a lesson on the science -- and science fiction -- of gas consumption, including whether coasting downhill in neutral saves gas or how much gas it takes run air-conditioning.

Guests:

Tom Klosa, chief oil analyst for the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS); known as "Pump Daddy"

John McDowall, president of McDowall Co., a full-service contracting company

Bruce Wrenn, marketing professor at Indiana University in South Bend

John Nielson, master certified auto technician for the American Automobile Association

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They're like, sometimes the gas price goes up twice in one day! Ha!

Thanks to Dr. Mess for the headsup on the California Gas Prices website. He told me that the gas that is used for boating is up to $4.00 per gallon. Good- boating is bad in so many ways- from pollution to drinking and boating to lack of exercise...