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Is what it is. I've never understood why this one staple/commodity creates so much emotion compared to things like produce almost doubling at times for the exact same reason (hurricanes wipe out oranges in Florida and the inventory is gone).
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For many people, buying gas is part of the cost of living -- much like how people complain when their rent goes up. Not everyone has access to public transportation or the ability to walk/bike to work. If orange prices double, people have the choice to buy apples or grapefruit instead. If gas prices go up, everyone is forced to pay them as there's no alternative.
Since I don't own a vehicle, I watch this issue unfold with a small sense of amusement. I know this doesn't apply to everyone, but I think anyone who owns a large SUV when a smaller vehicle would suit their needs just as well has no right to complain about the price of gas. In Europe, where gasoline prices are much higher, the population has adapted and for the most part drive smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. North Americans should follow that example.