http://tampa.cbslocal.com/2012/02/22/flo....

Why is gas so much more $$ around disney world?

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TAMPA (CBS Tampa) — Talk about pain at the pump! Some Florida drivers are spending nearly $6 a gallon to fill up their gas tanks.

According to GasBuddy.com, motorists are shelling out $5.89 for a gallon of regular gas at a Shell station in Lake Buena Vista, topping out at $5.99 a gallon for premium. It doesn’t get better at a Suncoast Energy station in Orlando, where drivers are paying $5.79 for a gallon of regular.

“Prices over in the Disney World area are much higher than any other place in Florida,” Jessica Brady, AAA spokeswoman, told CBS Tampa, adding that people regularly complain about gas prices in that area.

The Sunshine State is opening up its wallet, paying an average of $3.67 a gallon of unleaded gas, 12 cents more than the national average. And it’s only expected to go up.

“It doesn’t look like we will have relief at the pump anytime soon,” Brady told CBS Tampa. “I do think we will see prices surpass $4 a gallon. I think we will see that closer to spring time.”

One reason for the high prices is the conflict with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has threatened to disrupt oil shipments through the waterway due to the European Union sanctions leveled against the country over its nuclear program, causing the price of crude to skyrocket. Trading on a barrel of crude today is a little over $106.

Another reason for the high gas prices: positive economic news. The drop in the unemployment rate and improved housing market numbers have caused gas and oil prices to rise.

“I know it frustrates quite a few consumers why positive news will lead to higher prices,” Brady told CBS Tampa. “It really just comes down to speculation.”

A third culprit behind the gas price boom is Greece. The EU’s bailout for the indebted country only adds to the global fuel demand.

And because of these reasons, Brady believes that Florida and the rest of the U.S. could see historical gas prices.

“I think this year we will see much higher highs.”

They charge $6/gal for the same reason a dog licks himself.

You have a large number of people in a hurry to return rental cars. Fish in a barrel.

We are paying 3.10 here in Idaho...wtf

$3.55 here.

high $3.70's here

The Mouse always ****s you in the ass.

**** maybe but > $2/gal. WTF Thats insane

At 4 bucks and above here on Socal. Diesel 4.25/gal

$3.85 central New york

Yweah but Preidt, you could be paying $1.40 for CNG

3.89 in Louisiana

Those prices are not typical. Here in Orlando there are two gas stations just outside the airport who regularly charge 2 to 3 dollars over per gallon. The city had to sue them to get them to post the gas prices on the sign facing the street, not just at the pump. These stations take advantage of tourists who need a quick fill up before returning the rental cars at the airport.

^ exactly what I said above. When I travel for the company I make sure to fill up several miles from the airport.

$4. 07 cash price San Diego California

went up to 3.15 today :) filled the tank yesterday N Idaho

http://www.floridastategasprices.com/

by gasbuddy...

North East Ohio jumped from $3.39 this morning to $3.69 this afternoon. It was $3.19 this time last week.

National map: http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperatur....

Some of it is taxes too.

4.17 this morning in lake county, ca. Sucks.

Los Angeles cheapest premium I found was $4.29/gal.

About $3.80 in Chicago.

Well, something smells here....

Look at this post over on ZH.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/art-cashin....


More importantly look at one of the responses....

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So Europe (read: The World since the economy is now global) just issued Greece a loan to help it keep up with the interest payments they need to make on their previous loans.

Greece will require extreme economic growth to meet the terms of that agreement, let alone pay back the loan.

As we all know, growth requires copious amounts of cheap energy.

If anything were to happen to Greece’s energy supply, all economic hell would break loose.

Well wouldn’t you know it but Europe also has also put an oil embargo on Iran* who just happens to supply Greece with 15% of their cheap oil.

So Greece is being setup to default, hard.

When you know a fighter is going down in the 5th, what do you do with that information if you like money?

Now, look at this long list of big swinging dicks that quietly resigned just before the Greek deal was struck.

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1) Feb. 15, 2012 / World Bank CEO Zoellick resigns

http://business.time.com/?s=World+Ba rchsubmit%3DFind

http://business.time.com/2012/02/15/

2) Feb. 15, 2012 / Anz Bank CFO Australia resigns

http://www.marketwatch.com/Story/story/r.... fle-2012-02-15

http://www.proformative.com/news

3) Feb. 15, 2012 / Nicaragua Central Bank Pres Rosales resigns

http://www.businessweek.com/news/201 th-ortega.html

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-0

4) Feb. 17, 2012 / Credit Suisse Chief Joseph Tan resigns

http://www.businessweek.com/news/201 n-resigns.html

5) Feb. 18, 2012 / GERMAN PRESIDENT Christian Ruff resigns

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/index.ht....

6) Feb. 15, 2012 / Royal Bank of Scotland Australian CEO Stephen Williams resigns

http://blogs.wsj.com/dealjournalaust

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/busi

7) Feb. 13, 2012 / Kuwait Central Bank CEO resigns

http://www.washingtonpost.com/busine OAR_story.html

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-0%85/ abas-says.html

8) Feb. 15, 2012 / Nova Kreditna Banka Maribo CEO resigns

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-0%85/ s-resigns.html

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/ 8DF6K120120215

9) Feb. 15, 2012 / Nova Ljubljanska Banka CEO resigns

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-0%85/ s-resigns.html

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/ 8DF6K120120215

10) Feb. 6, 2012 / Bank of India CEO Chaturvedi resigns

http://www.livemint.com/2012/02/0616 itabh-Cha.html

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/ cle2865955.ece

11) Feb. 10, 2012 / Tamilnad Mercantile Bank CEO resigns

http://www.business-standard.com/ind esigns/464259/

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/

12) Feb. 18, 2012 / GOLDMAN SACHS CEO Blankfein Asked to resign, says No.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0 n_858647.html

Ever been to Greece and seen their work ethic? A perfect vacation in the Med, punctuated by some casual wrench turning.

Dramatic economic increase?

They'd have to find diamonds laying on the ground.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/201....

>$5 in LA for regular?

Hey you are catching us up - over $7.50 a gallon for regular here.