One thing no one has brought up (surprisingly) is the monetary exchange rate
change over the last few years.

Our American dollar buys a lot less than it did just a few years ago.
Factor *that* in, and gas may be cheaper than it's ever been.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
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