Prices Hit $4 Mark, near record of gas.

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It seems that the drivers of the country will feel more pressure at the pump. According to a survey published Sunday, the average price of the United States gas has reached $4.

According to the Lundberg Survey, the national average for self-service, regular unleaded gas was $ 4 per gallon on May 6. It is 11.98 cents more than the 22 April, Reuters reports.

If this all sounds as already seen, it is because we have already heard of even discouraging news in April when gas hit $3.84 per gallon.

The most expensive gas in the nation are in Chicago, at $4.50 per gallon of unleaded. Folks in Tucson have easier, this gas is cheapest only $ 3.62.

But prices have not yet exceed the record level of $4.11 set July 11, 2008. And we would not get there.

"We may see a drop of a dime or before the day of remembrance", Trilby Lundberg, editor of the investigation, told CNN.

Can be evidence of a decline in prices in the wholesale market where prices are already low – 21 cents per gallon of gasoline without mark and 14 cents per gallon for gas brand.

There are some factors, however, which could push prices back up. Application in developing countries, as well as the weakening of the dollar caused the increase in crude oil prices. Also, the loss of production of the Libya played a role in the increase in the price.

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Crude oil prices fluctuated Monday, after the announcement of President Obama that U.S. Navy SEALs killed Chief of al-Qaeda Osama bin Laden. Prices initially fell, then increased, and falls again, landing at a minimum of four days: $113 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

The U.S. Department of Energy reported late Monday that the price of gasoline at the pump on average $3.96 per gallon across the country, until a little more than 8 cents from a week ago. Prices hit $4 per gallon or more in 12 States and the District of Columbia. AAA and other observers said market they expect $4 to become the standard throughout the country later this week.

Oil expert Andrew Lipow, speaking with ABC News, said the price of crude oil fell by two dollars immediately after announcement of the President, and then, in mid-morning, had climbed 50 cents. He attributed the initial fall to concerns that al-Qaeda could stage reprisal.

Lipow, President of Lipow Associates in Houston oil, said he expects the effect of the death of Osama bin Laden to be essentially positive. "It is the good news that the threat of a terrorist action against production facilities, refining and transportation of petroleum in the world today seems to be reduced," he said. In the longer term, he thinks that it will be little step of relationship between bin Laden dead or that consumers pay at the pump.

Stock markets world rallies, although to the United States, the & S P 500 finished down 2.39 points, a drop of 0.18%. The disappearance of bin Laden, said Lipow, gives the world "one less thing to worry about." Markets are rallying and people say that they see better times come. With great optimism, however, comes increased demand for oil. World demand is at the level of the document. We see a huge growth in demand in China. After this, in India, Saudi Arabia and the Brazil. As demand for oil in the United States may be stagnant, the rest of the world must more. ?

Also putting upward pressure on prices, he said, is the fact that the Libya, ravaged by civil war, for the time being suspended oil production. The country exports its crude, mainly in Europe, not to the United States. But Libyan crude, made in petrol in Europe, is then exported to the U.S. eastern seaboard. Indirectly, said Lipow, "we receive 10 percent of our essence of Libya." Their oil will continue to be on the market for some time. "In the meantime, he said, many oil producers North Africa and Middle East regions remain in turmoil.

Lipow predicted gasoline peak at $4 per gallon over the next few weeks, and then work its way slowly to the low price. Except in the case of more unrest in the production of the nations, "end of the year could get off of 25 cents per gallon - but you really need turmoil of today to resolve."

Increase in fuel prices lead to new air transport costs

Feel as if you have been nickled and grayed to death by the airlines? If so, get ready for even more new taxes.

"I think that there is nothing which is disabled in the industry of air transport, the table," said Rick Seaney of farecompare.com of travel Web site and a contributor ABCNews.com.

The search for ways to increase revenues, the airline issued a variety of new fees last year, including the sales on food, drinks, pillows, blankets, and entertainment that were previously free. The result is a price tag for a flight which is often much higher than the cost single ticket.

Keep, eh? Well, there is no chance any time soon.

"The main news is there is actually charge your seating assignment," said Seaney. "I think that four families will begin to pay anywhere from $ 10 to $ 16 to start gathering their seats".

Only the elite or business and first class passengers would be exempt from the cost of proposed airline seat assignment.

"What they do you probably, is allow you to have free only if you want to book it in the last 24 hours." But if you want that it preconfirmed you need to pay a fee, Seaney said.

Fresh fuel profligate are behind the latest series of fees additional. The high price of oil are fire through the industry profit margins. American Airlines, United, Continental, Delta are among the carriers taking into account the new various expenses.

They include charging customers to customize their trip. In the future, you can perhaps get fancy food and Champagne economy class - if you pay a supplement. Pricing of the lines of security and travel concierge services are also envisaged.

Airlines prefer complex fresh additional fare hikes, although the industry has already announced increases in six national tariffs this year.

"When airlines start too high ticket prices people smoking just purchase,"Seaney told ABC News.""

"They want to differentiate their products to make it more difficult for consumers to compare apples with apples on total travel costs."

Jet Blue and Southwest no additional fees for checked baggage. But other airlines. If the expenses are added by some airlines, but not others, it makes it more difficult for consumers to make comparisons.

Seaney said when you book a trip, make sure that you understand the total voyage costs, which includes all fees and taxes. And flexibility.

"Airlines like people who need to go on a certain day at a time", he said, and passengers will always pay more than the bargain hunters.