gas prices
The latest news on gas prices
Americans are likely to see cost hikes on everything from cell phone bills to orange juice this year.
The United States will not be able to offset the rise in foreign demand for oil; it must adapt instead.
Pain at the pump could mean pain at the polls for President Obama.
Interfering with trade to influence prices is a slippery slope.
Though U.S. demand is low, gas prices are on the rise due to booming exports to Brazil, China, and India
Tensions with Iran and increased global demand could push prices higher.
Other lowlights for the year include Obama's offshore drilling plan and the attack on fracking.
Less money spent at the pump means more to spend at the mall.
Peaking in December, gas prices could "spring ahead" to over $4 come 2012.
The gas industry promises to "do it right," but there is no such thing.
