According to
https://bitcoinfees.21.co/, it needs 420 satoshis/byte to get fast confirmations.
Anyone know why the fees are going higher and higher? 
Because of Bitcoin Core developers incompetence.
I'll give you that one mate.
But there is a follow up question for that, WHY?
I cannot understand why the developers do not impose an effective solution in coping with that deteriorating issue. That is the reason why many bitcoin users are sick of bitcoin. Too much waiting time and over the top transaction fees. Having a solution to this problem is a must and very needed.