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Originally posted by CaramonLS@Sep 23 2005, 05:53 PM
Well Its a discussion that has been going on for a long period of time. Should companies have complete autonomy over gas prices, since it is one of the resources which is pretty damned essential to our society. Blanket statements which say "use less, and take the Bus more often", might sound like a good idea but really are not that practical especially for a city like Calgary.

Also to Lurch, to think that True market forces actually exsist on Gas? Its a little obsurd.

There is not unlimited competion, between gas stations - instead several very large companies are the ones that make the rules. Too many barriers to entry into the market exsist, and they have high price tags so not just anyone can jump on board.

No, right now Gas is run like a virtual cartel. Few people actually set the prices, and since the demand for Gas is almost unchanged. Explain more later.

This is very similar to what I am trying to get across... well said.