Why Are Gas Prices So High and What You Can Do?

by MARK MYERS

Why are gas prices so high? The simple answer is supply and demand. Supply is not increasing due to global pressure for fossil fuels as fast as demand is increasing. Unfortunately the time of cheap oil and gas are leaving us forever.

America has refused to produce and refine more oil. The reasons are up to speculation. It is clearly understood that oil drilling and new refineries will have an environmental impact; however the impact on the "white snow pollywog" has to be balanced with the cost to our economy. Many Americans feel the pain every time they go to the gas pumps. This is senseless. America has the resources to reduce its dependence on foreign oil, but will not use them.

What can you do about high gas prices? Call every state and federal politician you can find a phone number for. Make them explain exactly why are gas prices so high. Ask them why the US hasn't built a new refinery in 30 years. Ask them why they don't support drilling in ANWR. Short of putting up an oil rig in your yard, this is the only thing you can do to affect supply.

So, why are gas prices so high? This is what you really can do all by yourself to make an impact on demand. However, you will have to leave your comfort zone. There was a time not so long ago that driving an automobile required more than just turning a key and going. You had to adjust the choke for instance. You didn't have cruise. You had to check the oil every week. You had to change your own flat.

What does that have to do with high gas prices? Just trying to get you prepared for how you can save 30% to 80% on the fuel your car uses. You can wait for alternative energy cars that are mass produced in 15 to 30 years, and keep paying ridiculous prices for gas, or you can do something NOW.

Alternative energy is not new. The world has been using power from nature since time began. Think sailboat, water mill, wind mill, hot springs, wood, whale blubber, oil, horses, oxen, and fire. As a means of transportation these all leave something to be desired, especially when you already own a car.

It is now possible to burn hydrogen gas obtained from water, on an as needed basis, mix it with gasoline, ignite it in your engine, and increase your efficiency. You can build a device from common materials for under $60 that will accomplish this. It will take you an afternoon with simple tools to build, and under an hour to install it. The rub is, you will have to maintain it, which will probably take up to 30 minutes per month. Are you willing to give up your time to save $1 to $1.50 on every gallon of gas you buy?

Why are gas prices so high? They don't have to be.

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