Makes you wonder what the cost of gas is in Barrow; right next to the wells...
There are no wells in Barrow. The nearest oilfield is about 200 miles to the SE. There is no refinery north of Fairbanks. There are no roads to Barrow. Fuel must be flown in (emergencies only) or barged in during the summer and stored.
Ergo, fuel is EXPEN$IVE in Barrow$$$ Same with food, building materials, etc., etc.
I've been to Barrow. If the universe has an anus, its in Barrow...