Posted on 04/26/2005 11:17:40 AM PDT by MikeEdwards
"Help! I can’t afford to fill my tank anymore!" This is becoming the cry of the American driver and the rising costs of fuel are distressing every facet of our economy. With prices soaring at our pumps, choosing between a gallon of petrol and a gallon of milk is fast becoming a household’s budget dilemma. When it comes to deciding whether we want to drive a gas-guzzler or buy a carton of milk- the milk will win every time. Gas just doesn’t soak up the flavor of our Coco Krispies the way milk does.
Certainly, overall, America’s gas prices are much less than those of Europe… but we’re spoiled and used to having our gas guzzling SUV’s and monster 4x4’s. The problem with the rising costs of our energy sources isn’t just about what drizzles down our auto tanks and burns carbon crap into our air- its how the pricing of energy begins to inflict pain in almost every venue of our lives.
Those big semi-trucks that deliver our groceries to our local supermarket are feeling the gasoline pinch too, this is being reflected at our stores by the daily increase of necessities and food items. The basics such as clothing, food, cooling and heating of our homes are headed for trouble. Inflation has been rising for about a year now, and as of yet we aren’t headed down the path of the 1970’s, but if action and relief aren’t administered to help deter the rising costs of fuel, we could be headed towards an ugly summer and a dreadful year. . . . .
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There is a new refinery going in someplace in the US, heard on the news this morning, but missed the location, the company, and everything else. Maybe it will come up again.
Build more refineries and tanks and drill ANWR.
Well you know, after the essentials are paid for - the cell phone bill, internet bill, cable bill and eating out 4 times a week - there's just not much money left over for discretionary items...
Obviously you drive for a living, travel for a living, or just plain live very very far from work.
Which is it?
These high gas prices make me glad I decided to live in the actual city of Baltimore (close to my work). Not only can I wake up relatively late and still make work on time, I save a lot on gas! (I honestly haven't noticed an impact on my budget).
Now, of course other than that, I have to pay very high real estate taxes, I have to put up with Martin O'Malley, I have to be practically the only conservative on my block, etc.
Ah, what the heck though. I prefer to look at the half full portion of the glass.
What's your time reference for this price increase? The start of the Bush Presidency?
If memory serves me right (a little Iron Chef lingo there for ya), there are 55 different blends required by law. That is more than 1 per state.
I put about 24,000 miles on my truck per year. Most of my driving comes from the 2 days per week I have to drive to Nashville (my boss and I ride in the company car the other 3).
I was in a drug store about a month ago, and struck up a conversation with a little girl in line behind me. She asked me where I live, and I told her, "Oh, just a couple of blocks from here." She said, "Me too; it's not so bad." I asked her what she meant, and she said "the walk." She went on to explain that she and her mom walked whenever they could in order to save money on gas.
"Those big semi-trucks" don't run on "gasoline."
The quoted portion above is also a comma splice.
Gasoline is just about the only item for which we discuss price without factoring for inflation.
When inflation is factored in, gas cost $2.80 (1.30 before inflation) in the early 80's, a time when the average American's income was about half what it is now. And a time when a new Toyota Corolla was about $6,000.
The cost of the car has increased by 200% or better. Why are we not upset by that but go ballistic when gas costs 65% more than 30 years ago?
"K.L. Marsala"? Love your chicken!
"Gas is still cheaper than bottled water."
My water payments don't go to Saudi Arabia.
That gets tough when everything is nearly 20 miles away with the exception of the little country store with prices that are nearly double what they are in town.
Is there any more to your post? Did you leave something off?
I do 70 MPH in my minivan on the way to work. Sure your not riding a scooter?
I know, its a typo. You meant mpg.
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