If you feel like you’re paying more to fill up this week, you aren’t imagining it. The conflict in the Middle East has officially hit the "Oil Phase," and the numbers coming off the ticker are starting to look like a crisis. Here is the breakdown of why gas prices are spiking and what the world is doing to stop the bleeding. 1. The $100 Barrier has Shattered For the first time in over three years, oil prices have officially surged past $100 per barrel . At the peak of the panic this week, Brent crude hit nearly $120 , driven by one simple fear: the total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Because 20% of the world’s oil passes through that one narrow waterway, the moment Iran threatened it, the markets went into a tailspin. 2. Pain at the Pump: By the Numbers This isn't just a "Wall Street" problem; it's a "Main Street" problem. The U.S. Average: Nationwide gas prices have jumped roughly 27 cents in a single week , hitting an average of $3.58 per gal...
Today the fourth and final themed item was released by Mafia Wars "My Little Friend" with 51 arrack. This pretty much sums up the total of four items released by the game. A total of four items were released and for those of you who missed it here is the complete list. 1. Deal Gone Bad 2. Tony Montana Suit 3. House Cat 4. My Little Friend This is pretty much it and we'll be waiting to see which mafia type Hollywood movie they choose next. It is fair to expect Mafia Wars to continue with another movie theme as it just makes things more interesting. An original post by Sociolatte