"Today's Forum is the first in a three-part series this week on the cost of living in the state - is it on the rise? In today's show hosts Johanna Sailor and Gary Ellenbolt examine oil and natural gas prices. They were high before Hurricane Katrina hit, and now thoses costs seem to be soaring. Feaster, Ellenbolt and guests will take a look at the impact on rural vs. urban areas and the influence on costs of other items - they'll also discuss rising costs of natural gas and how it will afffect heating SD homes this winter.