Current Gas PricesSince I came to the United States in 2005, I've noticed that people never cease to criticize current gas prices. In a sense, I understand why. If current gas prices are excessively high then of course it has a negative impact on the economy. The United States is a vast country that relies heavily on transportation. Indeed, if there were no commodities driven into Manhattan, it would run out of them very quickly. However, part of me finds this incessant complaining about current gas prices irritating. People love to grumble about the cost of a gallon of fuel. Yet when the Bush Administration invades Iraq in the effort to secure the source of oil there, old George is suddenly the most evil world leader since Adolph Hitler. I wish people would make up their minds and avoid contradicting themselves. I'm also of the opinion that Americans should consider themselves lucky. If you think current gas prices are high in the United States, check out gas prices in Britain. At the time of writing, it costs around $8.80 for just one gallon of gas.