On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:50:02 -0800, 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

Nest time you're in the store; price Kerosene. +35 bucks for 5 gal.

:-))