Why gas prices are going so high

In a survey among energy traders, these were the most common reasons offered.

1. It's hot.

2 It's cold.

3. Aunt Hettie has gas.

4. Cousin Sylvie has hiccups.

5. The Chinese drive too much.

6. The Americans drive too much.

7. There was a fight outside my favorite strip club last night.

8. My mistress is greedy.

9. My other mistress is even greedier.

10. I used to work for Enron. This stuff gets me high.