Why is gas prices keep going up?

Question

Why is gas prices keep going up?

Answer 1

it's supply and demand, too little gas, too many drivers, and getting worse every year.

Answer 2

Because the cost per barrel of oil keeps going up. And as long as oil goes up so will gas..

Answer 3

Why are...

Answer 4

Because the oil companies are raising there prices, so however much the gas companies have to pay, that's as much as we will have to pay!!!

It sucks!!!

Answer 5

Increased demand and speculation have driven the cost of oil up in the market. It costs gas stations more and they pass  it on to you.

Answer 6

Because the oil CEOs want more and more and more $$$

Answer 7

Because Bush is still breathing

Answer 8

because they are

Answer 9

The price started going up because few reason.  It was the summer so the demand will be up.  But mostly because the USA economy is weak (weak economy = weak dollar).

But most of recent price rise (from about $100 to $140) are all because of WALL STREET SPECULATORS (wall street greed).

good Luck...

Answer 10

Ask a guy in the oil field, oil is not running out. Foreign countries are making money and loving it! The U.S. shouldn't  really depend on other countries but whatever?