GOOD Sheet: Getting Gas

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October 1, 2008 • 10:04 pm PDT
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Where does your money go when you pay for a gallon of gas? How much money are oil companies making? What affects the price of gas in the United States? Why do gas prices vary so much from one country to another? Find the answers in GOOD Sheet no. 004.

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This exploration of gas prices is a collaboration between GOOD and Number 17. GOOD Sheet no. 004 is available in print in Starbucks from October 4-8.

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