I believe the devaluation of the dollar,plus inflation,and some speculation are the reasons for the oil increase.However,gasoline production has remained fairly constant,with increasing demand,and no new refineries in 30 years.The no new refineries is mainly due to environmental constraints.Add to that compananies like Exxon not increasing production in crude and you have a "Perfect Storm".
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