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Were Gas Prices Intentionally Suppressed Before the 2006 Election?

By mikethemadbiologist on January 31, 2007.

Not that it seems to help. But, by way of Gadflyer.com, I came across this table which lists national weekly gas prices.

2006 is the only year from 1993-2006 where gas prices dropped in the first week of November and then rose dramatically (one percent per week). Every other year prices either flat-lined or continued to decrease. Just something to think about...

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By Troublesome Frog (not verified) on 01 Feb 2007 #permalink

intensionally i think gas prices should stay at around 1.95. If gas stays around that price range then i think it will solve a little bit of our problems in our economy today. I might be at a young age but i think the gas should be at a reasonable price for everyone icluding the president. SO KEEP PRICES DOWN

intensionally i think gas prices should stay at around 1.95. If gas stays around that price range then i think it will solve a little bit of our problems in our economy today. I might be at a young age but i think the gas should be at a reasonable price for everyone icluding the president. SO KEEP PRICES DOWN