The evil oil companies are at it again. The price of a gallon of gas has jumped by more than 30 cents in the past month. The gasoline gougers are busy reaping windfall profits.

It's time for a congressional investigation! New legislation must be introduced! The administration must confront corporate thieves!

No, wait. That all happened last summer. Customers blamed gas-station owners and oil producers alike. Politicians moved from somnolence to frenzy at record speed. Officeholders and candidates alike campaigned to stem energy costs.