“We cannot change the world market,” said Robert Malone, chairman and president of BP America Inc. “Today’s high prices are linked to the failure both here and abroad to increase supplies, renewables and conservation.”

Wow, even more reason to look for other energy sources. Oh, wait, we already have some. We just choose to not utilize them properly. Again, I’m unimpressed with the governments dealings on our energy and economic issues.

At least this levels us with most other countries and their petrol prices. Oh, wait, you still pay nearly $8 in Sweden. Never mind.