> C'mon, gasoline prices are fixed nation wide, and not a one of them
> controls the actual price.

You know, John, that's what I always thought, and here in Hawaii they only
varied from one side of the island to the other... substantially higher in
kona (tourist side) and lower in hilo... but consistent in each place with
not more than a few cents per gallon variation.  our the prices have always
been about thirty percent higher than the mainland US.  but lately... since
sept 11th that is, prices are all over the place.  hilo prices range from
$1.71 or so up to $1.82.  but in kona, costco is sellinig gas for $1.59 and
right around the block it's $1.85!!!  Go figgah!  All I know is we are
grateful cuz last summer is was well over $2.00 everywhere.

Mick
89 Syncro Westy
Hilo, Hawaii