Oil prices are rising, and so are prices at the gas pump. Some industry observers predict petroleum could hit $100 a barrel by year's end, and that gas at $5 a gallon will follow. Steve Forbes on what's unfolding behind the scenes that’s driving up oil prices and on why the continued increase will be bad for the economy.

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