Even Before the Unrest in the Middle East, Higher Gas Prices Were Projected

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Price BreakdownThe price of gasoline is comprised of four components that can be influenced by a variety of factors. Assuming a price of $3.11 per gallon, here in an approximation of where your money goes, according to the department of energy in December of 2010:

• $2.11 - Crude oil production
• 44 cents - Taxes
• 25 cents - Marketing & distribution
• 31 cents - Refining

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