Like a plague that does not discriminate by economic class, race or age, soaring gas prices are inflicting pain throughout the U.S. Nine in 10 expecting the ballooning costs to squeeze them financially over the next half year. Why is the USA the only country with high gas prices? Why do the Europeens get cheaper gas? Is there a connection with Iran and Iraq over the price of cheap oil? Even gas in Hong Kong is very cheap. Why is this?