an instrument of destruction; the choice weapon for multi-billion dollar industries in the USA.
They raise prices several times a day. Sometimes peaking at $100 a gallon.
-Did you go get gas today at the gas station?
-No, it's too expensive. It's about $40 a gallon right now!
-Holy crap! I'd rather spend some money on a male stripper.
-Me too, man. Guys are more fun than going bankrupt.