1) The document discusses the history of gasoline and natural gas prices in the United States from the 1970s to present day, including various deregulation policies and the impact of crude oil prices. 2) It examines whether gasoline and natural gas prices are currently expensive or affordable when adjusted for inflation and factors like increased crude oil costs. 3) The author concludes that while recent price increases have created winners and losers, deregulated energy prices allow markets to efficiently convey information about supply and demand.