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The energy industry continues to grow, and Texas may be benefiting from the oil and natural gas boom. But as USA Today points out, all of the growth and success doesn't come without a few headaches.

Turmoil in the Middle East is nothing new. Gas prices going up is nothing new. What is new is the possibility that we could be looking at prices at the pump lurking in the neighborhood of $5 a gallon by the summer. And that’s painful.

I just heard a report this morning that says gas prices are expected to drop as much as 50 cents by this summer! Actually maybe as soon as June! This can't come soon enough. Gas is nearly $1.00 higher than it was at the beginning of the year, and the closer it gets to $4.00 per gallon, the less I am spending on other things that help keep the economy healthy. More after the jump.

With the recent military activity in Libya, gas prices are sure to soar.  Here's a few tips on how to get the most out of your fill-up's.  I already knew about a few of them, but a couple of these tips were eye-opening:

No doubt about it, gas prices suck! As summer comes around, they’re probably going to suck more. Gasoline really isn’t the most expensive liquid though. Believe it or not, there are higher priced items out there that you use on a daily basis. Check this out:

WTF! I don't know everything, but I know that this is getting a little scary. How high do you think the prices will go? We're already at $100.00 per barrell for oil. Experts say it's going to get worse. Will the economy survive it? Video after the jump.