I think you mistook my meaning.
Gas prices being higher is what I commented on being "planned". Chu is this administration secretary of energy. He did make that comment before the administration took over and fuel prices are more then double now since he made that comment.

If your good with higher prices for everything you buy as a result of this....fine. I'm not. I burn next to no fuel compared to avg American and it has had a huge effect in my cost of living and supporting my family.