You hear a lot of these rumors, a lot of speculation by possibly energy trading companies that may stand to gain a profit from that. But it's really hard to say.

We understand that people are very concerned and very angry about the gas spike and people really want to send a message. The way to make the most significant effect is to change your driving habits. Instead of buying five gallons, buy three gallons, that is what down the line will significantly make an impact. If 2 million people buy two gallons less a week it will have a big effect.

We understand the high price of gas can really put a strain on consumers, ... But for many families, a final summer weekend together
isn’t something they’re willing to give up and there are ways
to cut costs and still have a good trip.

Some districts have already started school, and also the record-high gas prices ... have sort of affected travel for this holiday weekend.

Galveston bay area right now, that's in the path of Hurricane Rita, is the home to about 25 percent of refinery capacity of the United States, so there is definitely going to be an increase in gas for us as consumers. Now how much, it's hard to say.

That is the million-dollar question, ... Oil analysts from the beginning of the year have said prices are going to be very volatile for the rest of the year.