Prices rose 4 cents today (in San Diego), and that is not unusual lately. There is profit-taking; no one can avoid that conclusion.

No one likes sending a check to San Diego (Qualcomm's headquarters).

Motorists might see prices stabilize over the next week or two, but that could only be a temporary pause.

Since then we have seen a gradual increase until prices are now equal to a month ago.

House prices in San Diego have risen much more rapidly then in the U.S.. But, I think we can explain housing prices in most places, and if they're explainable that means we don't have a bubble.

Motorists might seen prices stabilize over the next week or two, but that could only be a temporary pause. Upward pressure on gas prices will increase in February due to reduced production as refineries rush to finish the changeover from producing winter grade to summer grade fuel before the March 1 deadline.