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Gas prices at record high for this time of year

Detroit Free Press -- Labor Day marks the end of the summer driving season, but motorists hoping for one more big getaway will be in for a big surprise at the gas pump.

According to GasBuddy.com, this weekend's gas prices will be at a record high for this time of year.

AAA reports that the average national gas price is $3.82, 21 cents higher than it was during Labor Day weekend 2011, while Michigan's is $4.06, a whopping 30 cents higher than in 2011. In Detroit, a gallon on average is going for $4.08, up 29 cents from last year.

"The average motorist will be laboring a bit more to pay for gas this Labor Day weekend. When you return to work after the Labor Day holiday it might be a good time to ask your boss for a raise," GasBuddy.com's senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan said in an e-mail.

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Submitted Sep 01, 2012 By: aservant

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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,948 Points:2,113,615 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 10:46:47 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Yeah, and prices are NOT falling with the resumption of refining along the gulf coast (as if that mattered).
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jethro5000 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,862 Points:387,710 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:08:52 PM Ignore jethro5000 Report Abuse and so are food prices, clothes prices, etc.
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TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,731 Points:1,973,725 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 1:26:28 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse No kidding???? Just think back a couple of months when right here in the Topics, they were predicting lower prices for gas then we have had for many Summers. Just proves, NEVER predict something GOOD because the industry will find a way to overcome something that would be in OUR favor!!!
krobp46 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,694 Points:538,170 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 1:24:12 AM Ignore krobp46 Report Abuse This article is really funny, especially since it doesn't also include that the oil companies are enjoying the largest margin of profits during this upswing in gas prices
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TFowler513 Champion Author Memphis Posts:3,824 Points:1,410,510 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 1:12:25 AM Ignore TFowler513 Report Abuse No surprise here and I don't think we will be seeing any relief anytime soon!!!
TFowler513 Champion Author Memphis Posts:3,824 Points:1,410,510 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 1:12:16 AM Ignore TFowler513 Report Abuse No surprise here and I don't think we will be seeing any relief anytime soon!!!
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gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,281 Points:755,290 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 1:01:39 AM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse This year, the price of gas during Labor Day weekend was a no brainer.
Dailyrun Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,962 Points:384,840 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 1:01:15 AM Ignore Dailyrun Report Abuse No surpise.
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,635 Points:1,208,205 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 1:00:29 AM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse Too bad..
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,069 Points:1,099,105 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:59:38 AM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse A perfect storm of problems caused this.
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amearly Champion Author Michigan Posts:12,099 Points:2,463,610 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:56:35 AM Ignore amearly Report Abuse Old News
cloud23465 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,288 Points:1,613,375 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:56:11 AM Ignore cloud23465 Report Abuse Change you can belive in... opps... sorry, my change went into my gas tank...lol
SilliesRock Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,182 Points:1,160,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:55:13 AM Ignore SilliesRock Report Abuse Record prices, fourth year of Obama presidency: at least he kept ONE promise!
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:51:09 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse We would not be reading an article such as this one if U.S. oil industry were playing a fair game.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,698 Points:728,915 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:50:53 AM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse old story
FNB1967 Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,817 Points:762,445 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:48:30 AM Ignore FNB1967 Report Abuse Old news
miiike572 All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:797 Points:522,320 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:48:03 AM Ignore miiike572 Report Abuse It only hurts if you look at how much it costs to fill your gas tank.
jtfftj Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,168 Points:1,245,395 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:47:57 AM Ignore jtfftj Report Abuse Why is this so hard to understand. Oil Companies pay bonuses on increases in sales this year over last. So if the price is down by $1 for 3 months, then it has to be up $1 for 3 months just to break even (no bonus). Up $2 for 2 month, now you're talking. (and of course the $1 can be millions, or billions, or trillions. The principle is the same)
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,290 Points:1,634,920 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:47:33 AM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse BUMMER!
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:45:50 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Even more old news.
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,226 Points:2,251,095 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:45:33 AM Ignore 10k Report Abuse 20.2¢ higher this year in north carolina than last year-how's that hopey-changey thingy working out for ya ??.. [Edited by: 10k at 9/2/2012 12:47:53 AM EST]
jackson661 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,762 Points:1,474,170 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:45:19 AM Ignore jackson661 Report Abuse Makes no sense.
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Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,466 Points:2,099,090 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:43:40 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Prices are right where obama wants them.
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jimpricehunter Sophomore Author Dallas Posts:238 Points:147,180 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:41:26 AM Ignore jimpricehunter Report Abuse Yes, the AVERAGE motorist (laborer) will be laboring a little bit more this holiday to pay for a tankful of gasoline!
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,522 Points:1,855,445 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:38:58 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Just rip off the Labor Day travelers.
rawdog1313 Champion Author Lexington Posts:3,284 Points:1,639,880 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 12:38:10 AM Ignore rawdog1313 Report Abuse Regulate Oil Speculation and this won't happen! If the Party of No would get their hand out of Big Oil's pocket this could happen. Bahahahahahaha!