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That should not be puzzling.

Submitted by rstlne on March 10, 2008 - 13:17.

That should not be puzzling. Demand isn't the only factor affecting price. Supply does too. Otherwise, how would you explain that air and water are both even cheaper than gasoline when you need the former to survive? Note however that gasoline is likely to become dearer than some of the other liquids on your list in the future. We've already gone past peak oil production and thus, supply will tighten, causing prices to rise to clear the market.

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