We have enjoyed low gas prices for a few years now. When gas prices go up dramatically as they have recently, then most people feel the pinch. Saying "Gas Prices are no higher than they've been in the past." suggests the recent past, not 13 years ago which is kind of a moot point to make.
I'm not responsible that you drew the wrong conclusion
My prior posts mentioned the time when Bush was POTUS and included a chart
the past is the past whether it was last month, last year or 13 years ago
the fact the fact is that gas has been higher many times in the past as proven by the chart that I posted