Unfortunately, once prices go up on fabric- the LQS most likely will not drop their prices. Since they are the middlemen in the process, it is suggested by distributors that they mark up their fabric by double. Some shops don't do that - that is why we see prices from $8.70(The Old Country Store- Intercourse PA) - $11.25 (at my LQS-YIKES!!!) a yard for the same fabrics. The shops who buy more bolts of fabric get a break on multiple purchases and they can pass along those savings. If they move a lot of fabric, they can charge less- just a numbers situation. I know gas costs will have an effect on the overall cost but I think it will only make me go shopping in my stash.