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Gasoline price hike biggest since 2009

UPI -- An average U.S. monthly jump of 47 cents a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is the biggest in nearly four years, and much earlier than usual, AAA says.

Retail gas prices have climbed 34 days in a row, the motor club federation said. An average gallon of regular unleaded cost about $3.30 a month ago, but it stood at $3.77 nationwide Wednesday, the club said.

The 47-cent increase translates to a hike of nearly 14 percent -- the most dramatic increase since June 2009.

On Tuesday, when the price increase was 44 cents in 33 days, AAA said the trend was "the longest streak since the price increased 44 cents over 44 days March 22-May 5, 2011."

The largest one-month increase on record was Aug. 5 to Sept. 4, 2005, when prices jumped 75 cents largely because of Hurricane Katrina,

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Submitted Feb 21, 2013 By: aservant

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sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:43:44 PM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Ha ha ha
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,540 Points:746,095 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:17:24 PM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse shame
lesndave Champion Author Texas Posts:3,027 Points:699,205 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:07:12 PM Ignore lesndave Report Abuse Good one, chvytruk!!
jimbeaux53 Champion Author Kansas City Posts:5,074 Points:966,310 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 6:30:35 PM Ignore jimbeaux53 Report Abuse Yeah, 2009 . . . now that was a good year . . . for the bloodsuckers.
HorizonChaser Champion Author Montgomery Posts:1,968 Points:453,635 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 4:57:54 PM Ignore HorizonChaser Report Abuse G
ObieDog Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,956 Points:849,845 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 4:21:52 PM Ignore ObieDog Report Abuse Hate it.
GatorGuy Champion Author Columbia Posts:2,220 Points:1,205,235 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 3:06:16 PM Ignore GatorGuy Report Abuse Nobody could have 'speculated' such a rapid increase...except speculators of course!
Double_Golden Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,555 Points:603,660 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 1:03:18 PM Ignore Double_Golden Report Abuse greedy speculators...
EMoe57 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:4,602 Points:1,013,865 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 12:14:28 PM Ignore EMoe57 Report Abuse But SPECULATORS drive up the price
chvytruk All-Star Author Kentucky Posts:771 Points:377,785 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:17:44 AM Ignore chvytruk Report Abuse You will have no reason to vote repub in 2016, GasHunterIA, because the dems will still have Bendover Boehner's and Mealy-Mouthed McConnell's bunch by their itsy-bitsy teenie-tiny gonads. [Edited by: chvytruk at 2/21/2013 12:21:26 PM EST]
chvytruk All-Star Author Kentucky Posts:771 Points:377,785 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:13:31 AM Ignore chvytruk Report Abuse You'll have better luck herding cats, f4driver.
GasHunterIA All-Star Author Iowa Posts:791 Points:485,045 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:13:31 AM Ignore GasHunterIA Report Abuse Why are Republicans not fighting this in DC? Why should I vote Republicans in 2016?
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,774 Points:847,125 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:09:13 AM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse We need to build more refineries. I still say the military should use the closed down bases to build a couple of refineries for their jet fuel and gas. That would definately bring the oil industry back to reality.
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:14,815 Points:2,598,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:05:01 AM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse The jump of gas prices helps the `oilbarons` and the specdevils but not the consumers and the economy. When will the people rebel and demand control of the greedy groups!!!!!!!!!
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:8,169 Points:1,615,215 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:02:24 AM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse This is disgusting robbery. CONGRESS !!!!! Get off your butts and DO SOMETHING !!!!
DutchTreatMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,300 Points:749,290 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:01:31 AM Ignore DutchTreatMI Report Abuse Not good news for the public.
NightRider Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,384 Points:75,395 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:01:25 AM Ignore NightRider Report Abuse There is no NEED for gas price increases just GREED. If I cut back any more I'll be putting gas back into the pump.
q2 Champion Author Alberta Posts:2,024 Points:378,145 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 11:01:13 AM Ignore q2 Report Abuse greed
Infamoussteve Veteran Author Illinois Posts:476 Points:40,340 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:57:40 AM Ignore Infamoussteve Report Abuse I hope everyone is ready for the collapse of society!
BAJALRRP Veteran Author Tacoma Posts:431 Points:1,261,385 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:56:32 AM Ignore BAJALRRP Report Abuse I'm ready for the anarchy!
Checkitout Rookie Author Louisiana Posts:10 Points:132,075 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:56:32 AM Ignore Checkitout Report Abuse And whats the excuse now?
pricechecker08 Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,861 Points:1,697,775 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:55:57 AM Ignore pricechecker08 Report Abuse greedy bastards
Bigtex09 Champion Author Dallas Posts:4,273 Points:1,156,360 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:55:43 AM Ignore Bigtex09 Report Abuse i am sure that big O's govt has nothing to do with it, just greedy corporations, yea right!
NanookAK Champion Author Anchorage Posts:7,235 Points:1,438,090 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:54:21 AM Ignore NanookAK Report Abuse Greed
Sapper08 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,054 Points:318,350 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:53:26 AM Ignore Sapper08 Report Abuse And we get FOUR MORE YEARS! Thanks fellow Americans.
sciotosix Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,736 Points:664,115 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:53:18 AM Ignore sciotosix Report Abuse It's all about the money ...
MrPony Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:418 Points:391,150 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:52:52 AM Ignore MrPony Report Abuse Vote for me...I'll save you! - Barack Osama [Edited by: MrPony at 2/21/2013 11:53:18 AM EST]
impactdi Rookie Author Michigan Posts:96 Points:427,905 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:52:39 AM Ignore impactdi Report Abuse 44¢ in 33 days? I see it go up that much in 30 minutes here.
gasper Champion Author Edmonton Posts:4,480 Points:1,367,335 Joined:Mar 2002	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:51:56 AM Ignore gasper Report Abuse I wonder how high fuel prices will reach because of the hold back on cheap Canadian oil? The XL pipeline hold back is the reason why big oil can pick your pocket and the environmentalist helping them and they have Washington in their back pockets.
homespesial All-Star Author Seattle Posts:710 Points:153,245 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:50:45 AM Ignore homespesial Report Abuse interesting
packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:6,435 Points:1,126,640 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:49:40 AM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse yes we seeing an acceleration of the price going up and up.
Smoke3ater Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,277 Points:951,955 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:47:02 AM Ignore Smoke3ater Report Abuse Never happening....f4driver
wmderrick All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:519 Points:468,900 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:46:36 AM Ignore wmderrick Report Abuse Anyone else notice the silence coming from the White House on high gas prices?
f4driver Champion Author Maine Posts:2,520 Points:684,320 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:45:50 AM Ignore f4driver Report Abuse If, and it is a really big "IF", we could just get 75% of the motoring public to STOP buying gas for two or three days, watch the price drop!
MitchelSdReview All-Star Author South Dakota Posts:936 Points:198,970 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:44:20 AM Ignore MitchelSdReview Report Abuse ok
drakeman70 Sophomore Author Vermont Posts:110 Points:41,215 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:43:58 AM Ignore drakeman70 Report Abuse Guess summer vacation plans are going to be cut back again.
hooter Champion Author California Posts:1,025 Points:2,633,230 Joined:Jan 2003	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:43:56 AM Ignore hooter Report Abuse Discouraging news, followed by April 15 grand tax day right around the corner
MitchelSdReview All-Star Author South Dakota Posts:936 Points:198,970 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:43:47 AM Ignore MitchelSdReview Report Abuse Oh happy days. grrr snarl hiss grumble
hooter Champion Author California Posts:1,025 Points:2,633,230 Joined:Jan 2003	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:43:01 AM Ignore hooter Report Abuse Unhapppy days
sdiddydaddy Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,101 Points:394,745 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:42:55 AM Ignore sdiddydaddy Report Abuse @cableman66 - I'm afraid you're right. What's good for the people is good for the people, not the president.
Cachase1 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:11,440 Points:2,378,155 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:42:47 AM Ignore Cachase1 Report Abuse Maybe prices will stop increasing now.
Cableman66 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:2,105 Points:488,970 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:40:45 AM Ignore Cableman66 Report Abuse Sorry Walleye53 he's not interested in your opinion he just wants your email address.
txkrb Champion Author Texas Posts:1,555 Points:636,555 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:39:58 AM Ignore txkrb Report Abuse This is the third year in a row gas prices increased in January and February in 2012 and 2011 gas prices dropped dramatically in APril and May Hope April 2013 follows the pattern
marion1739 All-Star Author Missouri Posts:819 Points:258,410 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:39:25 AM Ignore marion1739 Report Abuse Just add a $10,000.00 campaign donation and your request may be looked at Walleye53
eaglev Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:4,001 Points:937,155 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:39:08 AM Ignore eaglev Report Abuse Welcome to Obamaland
VernonOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,905 Points:735,920 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:38:12 AM Ignore VernonOR Report Abuse And they will be saying the same thing in 2014.
Walleye53 Rookie Author Madison Posts:15 Points:30,625 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:37:34 AM Ignore Walleye53 Report Abuse After reading through all the comments and bitches, would it not be better to send our concerns directly to : emailthepresident.com. Lets all collectively send our opinions directly to Mr.Obama. It has to help, right ?
braves89 Champion Author Chicago Posts:7,638 Points:1,628,535 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:34:34 AM Ignore braves89 Report Abuse not good
VaPider Sophomore Author Richmond Posts:229 Points:97,580 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:34:02 AM Ignore VaPider Report Abuse Prices are jumping around too much here...up 20 cents one day, down 15 cents the next...what?!?!?
thepi All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:745 Points:1,339,565 Joined:Nov 2001	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 10:32:20 AM Ignore thepi Report Abuse Yeah, well thank you for telling us what we know...we're looking at the price sky-rocketing every day!