As seen today in Caddo Valley, Ark.

Reg. unleaded was $3.46. In December, 2002, regular unleaded was $1.17 in Arkansas, so the price has tripled in 64 months. If it triples again in the next 64 months, regular unleaded will be in $10.38 per gallon in 2013. Maybe by that time a majority of the general public will begin viewing high speed rail and other travel options as serious and feasible alternatives.