[beeler]

Quit buying gas and the shortage will turn into a surplus real quick. The fact is the American people aren't even close to slowing down consumption, regardless of the prices. Until that happens, nothing will change. Like most of our problems today, you can lay the blame squarely and collectively on the American people themselves.

[thackney]

The fact is the American people aren't even close to slowing down consumption, regardless of the prices.

That is not a fact, nor true. Changes are being made. Have you made no changes in how you view fuel consumption as you did two years ago? Will fuel economy be a bigger part of your decision to purchase your next car?

I created the following chart from the data at Energy Information Administration, U.S. Gasoline Supplied. The blue is the actual amount, the purple is a running average to make trends easier to see. Even with our growing economy, demand has diminished. I combine more trips and plan my week better than I used to; don't you do the same?