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Gas prices rattle Americans Friday, May 09, 2008
USA Today -- Record high gas prices are prompting Americans to drive less for the first time in nearly three decades, squeezing family budgets and causing major shifts in driving habits, federal data and a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll show. As prices near — or in some places top — $4 a gallon, most Americans say they are cutting back on other household spending, seriously considering buying more fuel-efficient cars and consolidating their daily errands to save fuel. Americans worry that steep gas costs are here to stay: eight in 10 say they doubt today's high prices are temporary, the poll finds. It's the first time such a large majority sees pricey gas as a long-term problem.
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	Friday, May 09, 2008 USA Today -- Record high gas prices are prompting Americans to drive less for the first time in nearly three decades, squeezing family budgets and causing major shifts in driving habits, federal data and a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll show. As prices near — or in some places top — $4 a gallon, most Americans say they are cutting back on other household spending, seriously considering buying more fuel-efficient cars and consolidating their daily errands to save fuel. Americans worry that steep gas costs are here to stay: eight in 10 say they doubt today's high prices are temporary, the poll finds. It's the first time such a large majority sees pricey gas as a long-term problem. Visit USA Today for full article

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gasforus All-Star Author Michigan Posts:788 Points:534,360 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:57:00 AM	Ignore gasforus Report Abuse
	Tell me it ain't so!!
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:16,350 Points:1,337,020 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:46:01 AM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	Even if the major U.S. oil corporations were allowed to drill every square inch of the U.S., there simply isn't enough projected oil reserves for the U.S. to ever achieve energy independency based upon the current oil-based economy.
urchin6294 Rookie Author Stockton Posts:66 Points:79,715 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:37:51 AM	Ignore urchin6294 Report Abuse
	well, it's good to see supply and demand (and ultimately cost) is working in the USA still
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:16,350 Points:1,337,020 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:36:04 AM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	----------------------------------- Walmart shoppers come DRIVE UP UP Crude prices !! ----------------------------------- Trade deficits lower the value of the dollar and raises the cost of gas ----------------------------------- Walmart alone creates a trade deficit that approaches the oil trade deficit. We should manufacture most goods here in the USA. This would also reduce the fuel wasted in extra transportation cost. ----------------------------------- Another form of destroy USA. We can be our own worse enemy, our own personal GREED. ----------------------------------- The Walmart effect is a major reason why we are in this fuel crunch. Send our jobs and money to china make them rich and up the demand for fuel. ----------------------------------- We reduce our demand but china and india increase at a far greater rate. ----------------------------------- Anyone that buys walmart JUNK and thinks it is the same quality needs to do more thinking. ----------------------------------- They have also driven DOWN the Quality of almost all products in the name of profits. -----------------------------------
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:16,350 Points:1,337,020 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:34:48 AM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	----------------------------------- Because of Republican policies- ----------------------------------- Inflation-Adjusted mid point Wages are 1/3rd what they were in 1980. The Rich Republicans at the top are 1-2000 times richer at the expense of the middle class and poor. ----------------------------------- They do not need bush's tax cut, they just hire illegal aliens and cut the wages for the middle class. -----------------------------------
courier400 Champion Author Kansas Posts:5,848 Points:1,404,400 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:34:09 AM	Ignore courier400 Report Abuse
	rockinrog, yep and its getting worse, my relatives in North Battelford SK are just as bad off,they are just pulling through, too
Gassie1 Champion Author Akron Posts:3,366 Points:375,710 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:28:06 AM	Ignore Gassie1 Report Abuse
	Walk when you can.
HDUltra03 Champion Author Oregon Posts:5,956 Points:885,450 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:25:49 AM	Ignore HDUltra03 Report Abuse
	Whoever is buying fuel for America at these prices IS involved with driving the prices up world wide.
rockinrog Veteran Author Ontario Posts:373 Points:515,625 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:25:26 AM	Ignore rockinrog Report Abuse
	The sad part is that Americans are getting a triple whammy. High gas/oil prices Higher food prices and worst of all, high debt per person. There was a news story on CNN the other day that says Americans owe 850 Billion dollars on there credit cards. USA Population approx 300 million Therefore every man, woman and child owes $2,833.00 at interest rates from 8-30%. I think this problem is worse that higher gas prices. Live within your means people!!!! Good luck on getting out of these tough times because it's going to get worse.
Marson Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:169 Points:311,915 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:21:57 AM	Ignore Marson Report Abuse
	It used to be we worked so many days to pay our annual tax bill, soon we will work more days to par our fuel bill.
Towne234 Rookie Author Greensboro Posts:50 Points:16,575 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:21:35 AM	Ignore Towne234 Report Abuse
	What would expect across the United States today?!
DerHahn Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,007 Points:311,020 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:20:52 AM	Ignore DerHahn Report Abuse
	rattles my wallet. the cars stays parked most of the time.
Spitzer Champion Author Charleston Posts:6,367 Points:893,715 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:19:45 AM	Ignore Spitzer Report Abuse
	So what else is new ?
njteech Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,445 Points:970,140 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:19:09 AM	Ignore njteech Report Abuse
	This stinks
capt455 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:35 Points:47,450 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:17:47 AM	Ignore capt455 Report Abuse
	I think steep gas costs are here to stay. There's just too much global demand vs. supply. I also think the high prices will lead to a variety of alternatives before too many years. The success of the Prius shows that we motorists are eager to move toward new technology that consumes less fuel. When a product comes to market that is petroleum free, with price and capabilities similar to a gasoline powered vehicle, I think we'll see a flood of such vehicles from numerous manufacturers. Then we'll see demand really diminished for crude oil based fuels, and the price will come down in the long term. Maybe in 20 years, my corner gas station will offer charging stations, hydrogen, and biodiesel. Perhaps there will be one little gasoline pump there for the few cars still powered by it. (Like my beloved '71 Grandville convertible). Well anyway, just my opinion of how this mess may turn out.....
Cuzilla Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,097 Points:834,670 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:14:58 AM	Ignore Cuzilla Report Abuse
	Less drivers on the road? That's good for me.
The_WB Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,551 Points:302,500 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:12:00 AM	Ignore The_WB Report Abuse
	Stop driving so much
GasMoos Rookie Author Charlotte Posts:53 Points:63,850 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:07:20 AM	Ignore GasMoos Report Abuse
	When we stop blaming our leaders and oil companies, then we might accomplish something. But it's so much easier to blame something else while we clog the roads with SUVs, live 50 miles from where we work, refuse to support mass transit, and shirk individual responsibility. I don't care if gas is $10 a gallon, I'm already prepared for that and more.
hauler43 All-Star Author Oakland Posts:827 Points:1,030,465 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:06:00 AM	Ignore hauler43 Report Abuse
	Nothing is being done about the rising gas prices
weenerdog All-Star Author Detroit Posts:551 Points:112,785 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:05:05 AM	Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse
	I cannot imagine what our country will be like in January 2009 when we've had to spend a year of consistently higher gas prices. What will our christmas spending season be like. $100 gift certificates for a tank of gas?
Masercal All-Star Author Michigan Posts:541 Points:152,885 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 8:02:57 AM	Ignore Masercal Report Abuse
	Our leaders are leading this country into a depression. They should be pushing affordable, renewable energy. But as always they are pushing for more oil to bring us down even further. When will this country wake up and realize oil needs to fade away?
Mazdaman7Q Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,863 Points:603,835 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:57:59 AM	Ignore Mazdaman7Q Report Abuse
	When will the US finally say enough is enough! Get the pocketed Big Oil politicians out of office and pass some laws to protect our economy, protect the citizens?!?
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:16,350 Points:1,337,020 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:54:39 AM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	----------------------------------- Most of us like SPEED - drive like crazy people. You will use about 25% less fuel if you drive 55 instead of 70 If you take a bus instead of planes 75% fuel savings If you take a Train instead of planes 95% fuel savings If goods are transported by Train instead of truck or plane this country could have a vast surplus of fuel !! ----------------------------------- Save Crude Oil Don't fly commercial airplanes. -----------------------------------
winggnutt Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,777 Points:917,130 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:52:13 AM	Ignore winggnutt Report Abuse
	RANKLED IS MORE LIKE IT!
n3his All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:975 Points:728,400 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:49:28 AM	Ignore n3his Report Abuse
	The prices of gasoline is rattling a lot more than just driving
bug27 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,022 Points:987,425 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:49:28 AM	Ignore bug27 Report Abuse
	So?
suckingfumes Rookie Author London Posts:82 Points:415,130 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:49:24 AM	Ignore suckingfumes Report Abuse
	It's time for people to reconsider their lifestyles(lots of foolish spending habits)and make more practical and economic choices
phatride92 Champion Author Kansas Posts:2,790 Points:750,520 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:45:56 AM	Ignore phatride92 Report Abuse
	old stuff
ankhes Sophomore Author Toronto Posts:124 Points:128,775 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:40:46 AM	Ignore ankhes Report Abuse
	All of these news articles are caught in a loop. Is there not even a single article out there that has some good news for a change?
walker1 Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:146 Points:592,225 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:40:42 AM	Ignore walker1 Report Abuse
	same old crappie news, glad i don't read u s today
UTOrangeMan Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:250 Points:38,525 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:39:17 AM	Ignore UTOrangeMan Report Abuse
	Won't it be great when it costs as much to drive to work as you are getting paid?
Zinnoil Champion Author Illinois Posts:10,691 Points:1,324,895 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:36:33 AM	Ignore Zinnoil Report Abuse
	Rationing after the election seems to be what Congress is intent on allowing.
SpruceGuse2 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:779 Points:677,140 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:34:23 AM	Ignore SpruceGuse2 Report Abuse
	The only thing temporary in life is life itself.
rxman1 Sophomore Author Toledo Posts:160 Points:114,000 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:31:00 AM	Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse
	Don't get run over in the stampede for smaller more mpg cars.
Matts_Pap Veteran Author Pennsylvania Posts:322 Points:65,495 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:29:47 AM	Ignore Matts_Pap Report Abuse
	The price of gas hurts; but the Ethanol fiasco and its effect on food prices is killing us.
jjulson Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:409 Points:173,435 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:29:39 AM	Ignore jjulson Report Abuse
	ok
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:6,125 Points:528,135 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:26:40 AM	Ignore tomok Report Abuse
	'Gas prices rattle Americans' as well they should!
4warned Veteran Author Michigan Posts:260 Points:428,665 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:26:38 AM	Ignore 4warned Report Abuse
	This will drive inflation!
Cachase1 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,165 Points:562,830 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:23:53 AM	Ignore Cachase1 Report Abuse
	I agree, old news.
tags610 Champion Author Lincoln Posts:1,361 Points:329,475 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:20:58 AM	Ignore tags610 Report Abuse
	Old news.
Gellin All-Star Author Michigan Posts:502 Points:933,015 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:20:18 AM	Ignore Gellin Report Abuse
	The next time they jack the price in our area I'm thinking we'll hit the $4/gal mark. Coming even before the Memorial holiday starts.
brutus All-Star Author Alberta Posts:802 Points:748,305 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:17:06 AM	Ignore brutus Report Abuse
	If you drive to the corner Starbucks, you can afford the gas prices. Otherwise you could make coffee at home.
marbljk Sophomore Author Alabama Posts:101 Points:850,575 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:12:07 AM	Ignore marbljk Report Abuse
	Rattling me.
racerdj All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:659 Points:241,310 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:08:58 AM	Ignore racerdj Report Abuse
	I'm holding little hope of lower prices.
Shiff All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:579 Points:262,480 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:02:10 AM	Ignore Shiff Report Abuse
	nothing new
GAWalv Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,080 Points:375,930 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 7:01:41 AM	Ignore GAWalv Report Abuse
	Ouch!
CTTeacher Sophomore Author Waterbury Posts:240 Points:529,300 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 6:56:41 AM	Ignore CTTeacher Report Abuse
	this is news???
EXTREMESNOW Sophomore Author Oregon Posts:233 Points:122,830 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 6:54:15 AM	Ignore EXTREMESNOW Report Abuse
	IT'S BEEN A LONG TERM PROBLEM AND WE KNOW IT WON'T BE GOING AWAY.
meteorologist Champion Author Knoxville Posts:3,841 Points:959,300 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 6:51:15 AM	Ignore meteorologist Report Abuse
	I've been driving less for two years at least.
The_WaTchR Sophomore Author Georgia Posts:235 Points:307,340 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: 5/11/2008 6:51:01 AM	Ignore The_WaTchR Report Abuse
	They said that cutting consumption would help. We did that. They said bio-fuel would help. We did that. What do they want us to do now??

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