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Why are gas prices so high?

Caught short in a woeful lack of alternative fuel sources, Americans have come to discover what Europeans have already come to know about oil imports. Gas (or petrol) ain't cheap.

Recently, the cost of gas at U.S. stations has been see-sawing from $2 to a record $5 + a gallon. So it's good to know where to find the cheapest gas prices in your neighborhood — which according to the experts may vary by as much as 20% within a single zip code.

Meanwhile, for those lucky enough to live near the southern border, Mexico gas prices are running about half of what it costs in the U.S. to fill 'er up.

Around the Web, check out top online guides with the latest reviews and updates on where you can locate the best price of gas in the U.S.A. and worldwide, along with feature articles offering money saving tips on getting the best bang for your buck at the pump ...

Where to find cheap gas by location:

GasBuddy.com - Use the clickable map to find the cheapest gas prices by U.S. state or Canadian province, with quick looks at the top ten lowest gas prices by state or city. Also includes useful buying and fuel-saving tips.

Gas Prices - Find the Lowest Prices Near You at Mapquest - The popular direction finder also provides visual clues to the cheapest prices in town. Enter a street intersection, city, state or zip code to locate them on the map.

GPW - Similar to the Mapquest interface, with price data (supplied by members nationwide) appearing on local maps according to location.

Gas Prices MSNAuto - Enter your U.S. zip code and zoom in on what local gas stations are charging in your area.

Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update - "Official energy statistics" from the U.S. government with the latest overview of retail gas and highway diesel prices by region, along with hotline phone numbers to call for the latest updates.

Gas Prices - More U.S. statistics on typical gas prices with a resource directory to more information by state.

AA Roadwatch: European Petrol Prices - The latest prices per litre by Euro or the local currency throughout Europe, Ireland and the U.K.

MotorMouth - Fuel Prices and Petrol Prices Australia - Use the clickable map to find the latest prices in the Sunshine Coast, Sydney, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

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