I also believe that government regulations on most all our products is causing a rise in the cost of producing goods. Labor laws also have an effect. Unfortunately, that's why so many companies are outsourcing their production overseas. I understand that we need some regulations to protect us and the environment but I do think the EPA, etc. take it to the extreme. I'm old enough to see that we have had a dramatic increase in regulations just over the last 10 years or so. I would LOL but it really isn't funny as I'm one of those who live on a fixed income!