You think the economy will be better if people run out of gas?
Their not going to run out of gas. Gas price takes disposable income out of the consumer's pocket and affects prices that small business must pay for the cost of doing business. Until prices stabilize, easing the burden on gas is a good move.
I have a chemical engineering degree from the University of Arkansas,
My advice to you young Sloth, once again. Stick to Engineering, leave Econ to those who actually know what they are talking about.