On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:37:40 GMT, "Bryan" wrote:

The news ticker tape just said that Bay Area (San Francisco) gas prices are
expected to increase by 40 cents per gallon over the next two weeks! What's
the explanation for that? Anyone know some facts?

Perhaps it's to provide for sick leave and pay to the unemployed homeless
flocking to the city to partake in the gay and NAMBLA parades therein.