$4 for gas? It could hit $5 a gallon [View All]

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Source: Columbus Dispatch

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 03:07 AM
By Dan Gearino


After a weekend surge, $4 per gallon gasoline is within sight, and $5 gas doesn't sound nearly as far-fetched as it did a few months ago.

Drivers did double takes yesterday morning when they saw that the price had risen to $3.79 per gallon at many stations across central Ohio. Prices are rising because of the continued unrest in the Middle East and evidence that U.S. demand will increase because of the recovering economy, analysts say.

"You feel ripped off," said Donna Baker, 71, of Hilliard.

She paid $3.53 per gallon during her last fill-up at Sam's Club, and she felt like that was way too much. Now, it looks like a good deal.






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