The Detroit News.
Fuel consumption increases drastically with increased speed.
Share your comments. But this year is simple supply and demand. We are coming to a summer with the lowest inventories of gas in five years and the highest demand for gas in five years. Consumers shouldn't expect relief via the federal government, either. Then-candidate George W. Bush sharply criticized President Clinton's opening of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve last year, a move that temporarily brought down the price of gas.