This article says bluntly to "Get used to it". While the article shares much of the same stuff we have read before the chart at the bottom is what I found interesting. Here is that chart: Notice the jump up in "Refinery costs and profits", "Crude oil costs" and "State, local and federal taxes" The darn gas station operator has been taking it on the chin just like us according to the chart. Full article: Say goodbye to $2 gas