[BikerJoe]

Seems to me many working people are back to work. But the roads used to be clogged with cars everywhere all the time. Where were they going that they’re not going now?

Discretionary travel is taking a hit. "Is this trip really necessary?" is making a comeback. I know plenty of folks who are doing staycations this year, and some local fraternal organizations are going back to zoom meetings to reduce travel for members.

[libertylover]

Discretionary travel is taking a hit. "Is this trip really necessary?" is making a comeback.

I now only drive my semi-old Jau-u-ar S-Type once a week. It takes premium fuel, which is over $5.00 per gallon and gets 19-20 mpg. On the other hand, my Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen uses regular fuel and gets much better milage, so I usually drive it.

[cgbg]

Yup—this is why inflation can quickly morph into stagflation.