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Oil Inflation: It’s Everywhere

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Oil Inflation: It’s Everywhere

By Carl Winfield

Gasoline prices jumped to more than $4 a gallon this spring and consumers are wondering if they'll ever retreat. To make matters worse, petroleum-based products that we use every day, such as plastic bags and diapers, are also rising in price. This will result in even bigger holes in consumers' wallets. Here's a look at some of the major petroleum-based products, how much more they cost now vs. last year, and the companies that make them.


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