Comments on: Crude Oil Price Spike Drags Florida Gas Prices To New 2021 Highs

By: Norah

Norah — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:59:05 +0000

Gas was $2.00 per gallon. We were self sufficient. After January 20, 2021 our government shut down a lot of oil wells and the Canadian pipeline. Now we are back to purchasing oil from OPEC. It will get higher.

By: SueB

SueB — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:02:57 +0000

OPEC made the decision to cut down supply causing gas to go up. Plus biden shut down our pipe line. biden is in the terriorist pockets plus his son. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, with the signing of an agreement in September 1960 by five countries namely Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. They were to become the Founder Members of the Organization. See their web site OPEC.org

By: Niknak50

Niknak50 — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 23:34:32 +0000

My post said “one” of the factors, not the factor or the main factor. Just one.

By: Josh Jones

Josh Jones — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:37:11 +0000

Nice try, but no dice. Gas prices are up because of increased demand – we are driving more. Also, the hurricanes disrupted oil production/refining. And OPEC continues to restrict its production.

The trucker shortage has been brewing for years, mostly because of wages. But the pandemic has had an effect too. Many truckers are not vaccinated; some get Covid and can’t drive. And then there’s a 14 day period they have to quarantine. Some are quitting because they refuse to get vaxxed, but it’s not the main reason for the shortage.

By: Big Jim

Big Jim — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:46:45 +0000

Gee, wasn’t it just a bit ago that we were oil independent and a net exporter? What happened? Let’s go, Brandon!

By: Niknak50

Niknak50 — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:04:57 +0000

One of the factors in higher gas prices and shortages of things is the number of truck drivers that have quit over mandatory vaccinations. Overall, I think vaccinations have had some effect, but it should be an individual choice. So all you Karens out there, enjoy your higher gas prices.