How is today's gas prices effecting you?
361140
I am from the south also and do not think it has anything to do with the hurricanes.Its just that political and business are being greedy filling their own wallets, and the heck with everyone else. Just like in the 70's gas went sky high and they had oil stored away. Pretty soon there is going to be two groups of people the rich and the poor, no inbetween. Right now you have people selling things just to get money for gas to get back and forth to work. So between the gas prices,elec bills and everyday things we need to live who is getting richer? Most of us are up the creek without a paddle. All we can do is take a really good look at who we but into office next election.
481296
I read a report about 6 months ago that said gas prices would have to exceed $6.00 per gallon before it would even change our personal driving habits.  I believe this and I also believe the first 2 answers you got.  If the price gets high enough, will figure out something better.
99309
Unfortunately the actions of a few effect us all.  For instance the pre pay at a gas station.  I asked one attendant why and she told me bacause of the drive offs.  That's just one example.
445516
As of yesterday it jumped 13 cents in 24 hours making it 2.69 in Florida, it makes me sick because they are just playing with us, there is no legitimate reason for these prices. The worst part of it is they say it will reach 3.50 per gallon by this summer and when that happens I will have to quit my job because it will cost me 35.00 a week just to drive to and from work, no place else just to and from work.I work part time just for extra spending cash ,my husbands job supports the household , so what's the point in my keeping the job, can't afford the gas to go any where and spend it.
438516
It is ridiculous,  and I am scared about it.  The gas prices drive up the prices of all other products because, the products have to be driven to the stores in trucks run with gasoline.  So, not only do we end up paying more for gas, but for everything else as well.\nNow, I suppose for the upper and probably mid-level middle class this isn't that huge of a deal, but if you are mostly paycheck to paycheck, like my family, this can really hurt.\nOf course the rich get richer....that's just the way it goes.\nAnd what bugs me is that there isn't even a good reason for this gas spike...it is just speculation in the market driving up the price....\nWhere is our president when we need him?  He is NOT here for the majority of citizens in this country.  He has an agenda that goes against helping his own country, and that is pathetic.
195356
T'cha! Jesus can come to me! Have you SEEN the gas prices lately?!
127889
Lowest I've seen in the past two days was $2.14.  Highest was $2.37.  \n\nMost interesting about this, for me, was the difference between the neighborhoods.  The pumps are more expensive where the people have the least money...
642201
Making the fuel price going to high to keep on driving... :(
613084
◙ the only way to get gas prices to go down is for everyone to stop paying them. you can't blame them for their high prices. you can only blame yourself for paying them.\n\n◙ here in east moline illinois gas is $2.53 :)
1093497
Wherever you least expect to run into them (like here for example) but luck is on your side today !\nSo, tell me what's on your mind today !
306644
The gas prices are absolutley ridiculous.  This is captalism at its worst.  I am not saying I am communist, heck no, but our government needs to change its policy ASAP and make laws that restrict huge, unfair profits for corporations that are making money selling an essential consumer product.  Laws must be made, people NEED gasoline, it isn't an option to most, and it isn't right to have us pay outrageous gas prices, while someone else gets incredibely wealthy.  Unfortunatley, money equals power in this country, and if we don't do something about this we are all going to continue to get screwed over.  Good question!!
307984
you do realize this isn't a question right...i am just jokin! hon, i can so relate. been going thru a crappy time lately too and as a young mom, wife, and college student there is a lack of people to talk to... i hear ya and i know how it feels when u just need a hug or a girl friend. (i sincerly mean a girl who is a friend, who might relate or something...or at least let you gripe and then hang out and take your mind off it!) Had to clear that up since I am a married woman (to a man who works 60 hours a week) :( - but hey i hear ya!! hang in there, i know the points on the license is terrible cause insurance is already high enough...ugh. You better learn your lesson tho woman: no more speeding, regardless! hehe besides with the price of gas, who can afford tickets!! :-) you can add me to your messenger if u wanna :) always happy to chat. hope everything gets better soon!!
1182564
There's a lot of gas price information here:\n\nhttp://www.gas.save-a-ton.com\n\nGood luck. Save Save Save!
436573
Good for you, as you are on the right track.  If everyone decided to take two days off from work, say a thursday and friday and for those two days and the weekend no one drives or uses gas what the impact would be.  OPEC TO THE KNEES begging us to take their crude on the buy one get one free plan.  I have often said the same thing you did but I think billboards and a planned event of 'JUST STOP'.  This would be an event, if it could be pulled off, that would change the manner the oil people do business.  After all, look at what they do to their customers, me and you.  Do you think they would care after 4 continual days of no sales at the pumps??  There has to be more like us and when the number grows to be significant that are willing to perform such a simple task to such a major impacting event we will again be in control.  Where did we lose it, by hanging our heads and bitching every time we fuel.  The station attendant has nothing to do with it so I tell people, if you are going to do nothing about it don't bitch cause I do not want to hear it.  Bless you as I thought I was the only one with that philosophy.  There is hope.
299512
Same ol' shit different day, gas prices are more important then people dieing for no reason.
1132176
it will help pay for gas, enjoy!
1081489
At first yes, I did feel helpless.  I mean I am a single mom and its hard enough making ends meet.  But you learn to make adjustments in other financial aspects to accommodate the rising gas prices. I totally understand where you are coming from, but we have to deal with it right? I guess we don't have to-but what else are we going to do? Just like you said, would we rather be able to provide for our families and end up getting bitten in the but because of the financial struggle or get fired or quit and live off of the state for the rest of our lives? I guess for me, I am way to proud to have to live off of the state the rest of my life, therefore I deal with the rising prices in EVERYTHING.  I hope all works well for you!