re: This feels like a race to the ceiling re:gas prices.

This should be expected when "green energy" lunatics take over your gov't.
They have revoked oil drilling contracts in certain areas, and they shut down a pipeline that will allow petro to flow into the US.
They want oil prices to increase drastically so "green energy" will appear "Affordable". This is their plan.

If you voted for them, then you own it, and enjoy your high prices.