Missourians are being hit hard in their pocketbooks by high gasoline prices. It’s a burden to consumers and our economy everywhere, especially as America fights its way out of the current recession.
I’ve been studying the numbers behind the price that we pay at the pump, and I’ve learned some interesting things that I want to share with you.
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