Paul Hovnanian P.E. wrote:

> Florent Gilles wrote:
> >
> > le 21/04/2006 16:44, :
> >
> > > what dictates the price tag at the pumps - today?
> >
> > War on Iraq ?
>
> Iran.
>
> Venezuela.
>
> Nigeria.
>
> etc....



Generally, political unrest anywhere, that threatens to disrupt supply.

Oil is an extremely political commodity, especially considering that
much of it comes from regions of the world that are saddled with
extremely bad governments.