Paul MR wrote:
The last time I bought a gallon of mineral spirits (about 18 months ago,
I believe) it cost $2.50. That was very high I thought at the time.
Yesterday in Lowe's, I noticed the cheapest brand was selling for $8.00!
Is there any reason for this other than plain greed and price gouging?
Paul in San Francisco
Looked at the cprice of uel lately? Transporting gallon cas of liquid
ai't cea.

And its not just the fuel to transport the finished produc.

Most generic paint thinners appear to be petroleum derivatives.

Feed stock is expensive.