Gout Foods to Avoid. 1  Organ meats (liver, kidney, sweetbreads). 2  High-fructose-sweetened foods or sodas. 3  Alcohol: No more than 2 ounces of liquor, 8 ounces of wine, or 16 ounces of beer per day in males. No more than half of that in women.
The current downward swing in oil prices has raised a similar specter of low oil prices for a prolonged period. So far, this year oil prices have dropped by more than 57% from last year's prices. However, the decline may be temporary. According to analysts, oil prices will rise back up again in 2017.
This will result in 2-2.5% annual rate. increases over the next 10 years. â¢ Fuel costs - Fuel costs (e.g., natural gas) are projected to double by 2020, which. translates to a 1.5-2% annual increase in average retail electricity prices. â¢ Climate change - The approval of 33% Renewable Portfolio Standard in California. will likely increase average electricity rates 2-2.5% annually until 2020. Today's energy markets are more volatile than ever.