I agree with Dave’s assessment of the impact gas prices will have on our society, and that our way of life is based on the concept of mobility. BUT, I do think that this dependence upon fossil fuels to enable this mobility is the cause of too many global problems (climate change, air pollution, petro-political conflicts, etc.). I think the bright side of high gas prices is that it will force us to make some much needed changes to our resource-intensive, inefficient mobile lifestyles. Will it be painful? Probably yes? But it’s unfortunately come down to being forced to react and adjust by economic forces. It would have been less painful if enlightened political leaders would have helped us make these adjustments more gradually many years/decades ago.

James, what most likely happened is that there was a small little two word card next to the price titled “Cash Price” with the credit price in much smaller font under that.

Yes it’s annoying, but it is most likely legal, however not all that common thankfully.

The large oil companies should revamp their old refineries(which are falling apart), and build new ones to handle the growing demand, to bring prices down back to normal (instead of hoarding the profits). They should be ashamed of themselves!