There is so much bad information based on bad information from 20 years ago in this thread.
Quick, someone answer me this. When was the last time a refinery was opened in the US?
a: Corpus Christi Tx 1983. I'm glad demand, government regulation, and environmentalism hasn't changed since then or else we'd see an increase in the cost of fuel.
Extra Credit bonus point: I suppose the fact that you have an infinite demand and a finite resource doesn't mean anyhthing either. We should all get gas at a dollar a barrel. Fuck this gallon stuff.