There's likely no issue more pressing to the aftermarket then fuel
prices,a topic closely linked with energy costs, world politics,
weather, terrorism and a number of other factors.
All signs point to at least a $3-a-gallon summer, but U.S. motorists
are still driving, despite fluctuations in gas prices. In fact, the
world oil market continues to cater to North America-at least for now.
Regardless of country, oil prices could change virtually overnight. In
fact, just the threat of a possible world-altering event can lead fuel
prices in an upward trajectory. A simulation conducted last year
projected that natural disasters or political problems could cause
fuel prices to jump to more than $5 a gallon.
When you buy a gallon of gas, most of the money goes toward the price
of crude oil, refinery costs and taxes.
About 50% of the cost of gas is determined by crude oil prices; the
percentage comprising refining costs and taxes varies from 15% to 30%
for each, depending on whom you talk to and where you live....
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