ExxonMobil posted record profits

[Betty]

Where does it end then? What is to stop them from charge $5 a gallon? $10 a gallon. Sure - everyone may buy more fuel effecient cars, but for the forseeable future, we're all dependent on oil.

After all, they'd just be doing their job - making a profit for their investors.

I think that things like oil, electricity, water - things that are considered to be basic requirements to live a modern life if our country, ought to have a certain amount of regulation to insure that consumers aren't needlessly gouged. I expect them to make a profit. But what is to stop them from just charging more? I'd have to pay it - or quit my job and find one within walking/biking/bus distance. Not a lot of choice there. Or move I suppose.

Just sucks to have to spend $55-$65 a week on gas for myself only - not to mention the other car we drive too.

When I was in high school (late 80's) - putting in $10 filled the tank, or pretty near. It would be $20 with my tank size now. That's a pretty dramatic increase in price compared to other things. Okay - maybe not - houses comes to mind.

But darn it. It's too damn much!