Breaking down the price of gasoline
Gas is expensive. That's no surprise if you've been filling up your tank, watching the news or reading reports about inflation.
The rising prices we've seen at the tank have made us mad, made us skeptical and have helped fuel speculation that the oil companies are taking advantage of us.
On today's episode, we're after the real story. We break down the price of a gallon of gas into its component parts to answer the question that's been one everyone's minds all year — is anyone raising prices and keeping prices high on purpose to profit more?
Music: Back in the Day, Running Late & Marvellous Vibe
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