Political discussion is not allowed on SoWal. So please don't take this as a political statement.
The total lack of any visionary energy policy by Washington and the lack of an agressive pursuance of development of fossil fuel resources until such time that "green energy" becomes abundant, will cause gas prices to remain as they are or increase. Were we to develop our own natural resources and access those of our neighbor to the North, we could easily see gas below $3 a gallon. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out and T. Boone Pickins is correct when he touts development of America's energy resources.
You are a good and old friend Andy A. And we appreciate you so much. Political discussion is OK. As long as kindness and good manners are part of the discussion.