A Relief at the pump!

TMX

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May 24, 2005
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I could not believe my eyes when I read this article on the NY Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/02/b.../02cnd-oil.html

For the second time in its 20-year history, the 26-nation I.E.A. said it would provide up to 2 million barrels of oil and gasoline a day for 30 days to ease the supply shortage in the United States caused by Hurricane Katrina.

Gasoline futures prices for October delivery, which had bounded past $2.60 a gallon earlier this week, fell 9.4 percent, or 22.53 cents, to <b>$2.1837</b> a gallon on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Crude oil for October delivery fell $1.90, or 2.7 percent, to $67.57 a barrel.

I mean is that what I think it is? $2.18 A GALLON!? Hopefully the price drop hits as fast as the price hike, because there will be much rejoicing.
 
Note that the prices on the Mercantile Exchange are for wholesale, not retail.

Tack on an extra $.40-50 at least and you'll have your retail price.