Driving More with These Low Gas Prices??
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I just hope there's some new politicians in our future that understand that "skyrocketing energy prices" are not good for the economy. Just because people like us work for a living does not mean that we should be the easy target for such political monkey business.
Originally Posted By: FowVay
Fuel at $.89/gallon is cheap. Fuel at $2.50 per gallon is not cheap. People have been so brainwashed into believing that fuel is cheap that I can't believe how easy it was to change perceptions. It hasn't been many years since fuel literally jumped $3/gallon overnight.
To answer the question - NO. I drive where I need to go. Fuel prices are up, insurance costs are up, milk, bread, medicine, entertainement, etc... EVERYTHING IS UP! Don't fool yourself.
Right on FowVay!!
Gas prices is "lower than what it was", but not "low". Post of the thread so far.
Fuel at $.89/gallon is cheap. Fuel at $2.50 per gallon is not cheap. People have been so brainwashed into believing that fuel is cheap that I can't believe how easy it was to change perceptions. It hasn't been many years since fuel literally jumped $3/gallon overnight.
To answer the question - NO. I drive where I need to go. Fuel prices are up, insurance costs are up, milk, bread, medicine, entertainement, etc... EVERYTHING IS UP! Don't fool yourself.
Right on FowVay!!
Gas prices is "lower than what it was", but not "low". Post of the thread so far.
Originally Posted By: Turk
So, with these MUCH lower gas prices, are you driving more??
Nope.
Originally Posted By: FowVay
Fuel at $.89/gallon is cheap. Fuel at $2.50 per gallon is not cheap.
Only if you don't factor in inflation. If you do, then your $2.50/gallon benchmark has less of an impact on family budgets than it did in 1910s, 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. 1950s-1990s it was (again, adjusted for inflation) slightly less than $2.50/gallon. However, the current price in many areas is below $2.50/gallon, so in many areas of the country (mine included) we're also below the inflation adjusted price in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
So while your 89 cent per gallon figure is not only cheap, but unrealistically cheap, the $2.50/gallon figure is also historically very "cheap", and certainly nothing to whine about.
So, with these MUCH lower gas prices, are you driving more??
Nope.
Originally Posted By: FowVay
Fuel at $.89/gallon is cheap. Fuel at $2.50 per gallon is not cheap.
Only if you don't factor in inflation. If you do, then your $2.50/gallon benchmark has less of an impact on family budgets than it did in 1910s, 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. 1950s-1990s it was (again, adjusted for inflation) slightly less than $2.50/gallon. However, the current price in many areas is below $2.50/gallon, so in many areas of the country (mine included) we're also below the inflation adjusted price in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
So while your 89 cent per gallon figure is not only cheap, but unrealistically cheap, the $2.50/gallon figure is also historically very "cheap", and certainly nothing to whine about.
Drive the same -- More money in pocket.
Originally Posted By: FowVay
Fuel at $.89/gallon is cheap. Fuel at $2.50 per gallon is not cheap. People have been so brainwashed into believing that fuel is cheap that I can't believe how easy it was to change perceptions. It hasn't been many years since fuel literally jumped $3/gallon overnight.
To answer the question - NO. I drive where I need to go. Fuel prices are up, insurance costs are up, milk, bread, medicine, entertainement, etc... EVERYTHING IS UP! Don't fool yourself.
Yep. True. Food and commodities have skyrocketed, partially due to the unchecked regulatory/lawmaking authority we allow government agencies like FDA and EPA to utilize. Thats a whole other story as to why prices are cheap now though...
Originally Posted By: linkbelt
Drive the same -- More money in pocket.
Yep. Before, I would say that it wasnt a question of driving more or less. I always just budgeted for the high gas prices.
Fuel at $.89/gallon is cheap. Fuel at $2.50 per gallon is not cheap. People have been so brainwashed into believing that fuel is cheap that I can't believe how easy it was to change perceptions. It hasn't been many years since fuel literally jumped $3/gallon overnight.
To answer the question - NO. I drive where I need to go. Fuel prices are up, insurance costs are up, milk, bread, medicine, entertainement, etc... EVERYTHING IS UP! Don't fool yourself.
Yep. True. Food and commodities have skyrocketed, partially due to the unchecked regulatory/lawmaking authority we allow government agencies like FDA and EPA to utilize. Thats a whole other story as to why prices are cheap now though...
Originally Posted By: linkbelt
Drive the same -- More money in pocket.
Yep. Before, I would say that it wasnt a question of driving more or less. I always just budgeted for the high gas prices.
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Nope.
Nope.
When D2 hit $4.68 I realized that it wasn't the brightest idea to drive someplace on every whim. We consilidated our trips, and tried to minimize trips, within reason. Plus as I get older I plain like being home more. It's nice to be home on the weekends, for the whole weekend. And not wasting a few hours just to run to the mall.
Then again my wife and I each rack up 25k/year so we're not the typical drivers!
When D2 hit $4.68 I realized that it wasn't the brightest idea to drive someplace on every whim. We consilidated our trips, and tried to minimize trips, within reason. Plus as I get older I plain like being home more. It's nice to be home on the weekends, for the whole weekend. And not wasting a few hours just to run to the mall.
Then again my wife and I each rack up 25k/year so we're not the typical drivers!
Gas prices are falling but, so are stock prices!
I drive as needed. With gas at $2.25 however, it is WAY more enjoyable to fill up vs the $3.99 it was in 2013.
I haven't really been driving any more, especially considering it's not driving season. I have been minding the amount of driving I've been doing in the thirsty 93-octane needing Jeep less though (it's a decent bit already, considering my total weekly commuting miles are around 40 - 60, but I end up driving ~200 - 250 miles in a week).
Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
I don't care about driving, I care more about boating. If fuel stays cheap I'll be putting a lot of extra hours on the boat this summer.
Last summer it was in the low $4 range at the gas dock, this year I hope its cheaper!
Cheaper gas for the boat will definitely make us happy this summer! We've avoided taking any long trips the last few years due to cost.
Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
I don't care about driving, I care more about boating. If fuel stays cheap I'll be putting a lot of extra hours on the boat this summer.
Last summer it was in the low $4 range at the gas dock, this year I hope its cheaper!
Cheaper gas for the boat will definitely make us happy this summer! We've avoided taking any long trips the last few years due to cost.
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If I were still living in Colorado, or any place with good weather, beautiful scenery, and paved roads, I would be driving more for fun. But here? Not really. I will probably make a day's road trip out to the Gulf Coast during the Xmas break, but otherwise no "cruising" or trips without a goal in mind.
Originally Posted By: Darwin1138
No, The same way as I don't drive less when the prices are high, I don't think that anyone just drive without nowhere to go. The American graffiti era is over.
Well, pretty much all of my Motorcycle riding, is just for the sake of riding. With no particular destination in mind.
No, The same way as I don't drive less when the prices are high, I don't think that anyone just drive without nowhere to go. The American graffiti era is over.
Well, pretty much all of my Motorcycle riding, is just for the sake of riding. With no particular destination in mind.
Nope...sometimes I drive a bit faster...sometimes reaching speeds up to 60-65mph.
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