>>Yeah, it kind of looks like '73 and '79 all over again with the gas lines and "No Gas" signs.
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>$4.99! Yipes. I saw the story on the news about Phoenix, but had no idea the prices were that high.
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>Though at $4.99, there may be less of the "No Gas" signs than during the 70s.
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>(Yep, I remember those dreaded lines, and running out of gas while waiting in one, pushing car rest of way...)

Most place are more reasonable about it (at least they're less than $3). I managed to get gas last night for $1.95. I heard the guy charging $4.99 rolled his prices back to $3.47. What a guy!