On the subject of gas prices, in my area 87 octane goes for $2.49 - $2.58 at the cheaper stations. Gas at the marinas is going for $3.01 - $3.50 a gallon.

My Hemi has a 26 gallon tank and requires 89 octane. My Jeep has a 20 gallon tank and runs fine on 87. My Vette has a 20 gallon tank and requires premium. My boat has a 200 gallon gas capacity and burns 87.

If all tanks were empty and had to be filled with the correct octane all at once it would cost roughly a shade under $800. Nice country, America!

Oil companies are recording record profits. Many politicians apparently have "oil stock" in their portfolios. Is this why the average consumer must live with, and suffer in some cases, with the highest gas prices this country has ever experienced?

Higher oil prices means everyone suffers with higher prices on everything while some people get richer. Gee whiz, Mr. Slugo, can't that be investigated?

Bob