I would not be surprised to see continued price increases at least in the short term. September could be an unpleasant month when it comes to fuel prices.
We often see price increases in January. What's particularly troubling for consumers is that the average price for the first month of 2006 is starting at a much higher level than it did a year ago.
Drivers are now paying an average price that is 27 cents higher than a year ago. And last year was no picnic.
It's not like the government is going to come in and set price controls. (Fuel) is a commodity that's governed by the free market. Gasoline is like anything else; (corporations) will charge what people are willing to pay.
By making price predictions, it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. I don't want to be a part of the problem.