There is no gas shortage...

Yeah, I think you got it right. It is a multi faceted issue, but refining capacity, weak dollar and speculating is causing the price run. On CNBC this morning the expert was saying exactly that. And he said that $130 - $150 is not out of the question. "We are in uncharted waters" he said.

At least this will drive the Demand for alternative energies. Especially since we have the technology TODAY to replace most uses of petrol.