Gasoline prices went up again about a month ago

Now in my local area, gas is $3.25 a gallon. You can't tell me it's because of supply and demand. Places have been open for at least 6 months now, yet, gas is on the rise. By december I'm willing to bet price of gasoline will be $3.50 if not more.

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SW-User

There are seasonal blends of gas. I know everyone wants to think that the government manipulates the price.🙄.

It’s not exclusively a domestic issue.

Also, how much does a 2x4 cost at Home Depot?

twiigss · M

@SW-User Depends on what kind of 2x4. 2x4x6, 2x4x8 pressure treated, 2x4x10, 2x4x12, 2x4x16? Those are all various prices. A simple 2x4x8 pressure treated is $3.98.

Here's some other prices I saw on the Home Depot website:

WeatherShield 2 in. x 4 in. x 2 ft. Premium Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Lumber
Model# 274324 $1.67

WeatherShield 2 in. x 4 in. x 4 ft. Premium Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Lumber
Model# 274324 $3.27

WeatherShield 2 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. #2 Prime Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Lumber
Model# 291224 $5.17

SW-User

The point being..lumber is expensive..because of pent up demand in housing..@twiigss

twiigss · M

@SW-User Before the whole virus thing started, gas was $2.69. During the shutdown gas prices dropped to about $2.40 here locally. Even when things were opening back up, gas was back at $2.69, but continued normal fluctuations, between $2.69 and $2.74. But then, about 2 or 3 months later, it went to something like $2.89, then $2.96, $3.05, and it's been climbing steadily ever since. It hasn't fluctuated lower, it's only been rising.

SW-User

@twiigss The Saudi’s have agreed to increase production next month and going forward.
It is what it is.🤷🏻‍♂️