I think they all were sitting around one day and decided we wasted to much money on fast food, and all the stuff we really don't need, electronics, cell phones, computers ect and said "HAY! WE could get some of that money and line our own pockets if we raise our costs! They can afford it and we could get RICH!".. So it is happening! Everybody wants their piece of the pie and are out to get it from us.