One side effect of high gas prices is increased prices on goods that have to be transported by air or truck. At one time, Diesel fuel was a lot cheaper than gasoline. It could be that way again if government were to act properly in combating inflation. Sure, the cost of money has a definite effect, but what's wrong with controlling the cost of commercial transportation? Let the price of gasoline go where it has to in order to encourage adoption of more efficient automotive systems, but keep a lid on jet fuel and Diesel oil to reduce upward pressure on the prices of everything else.
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