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Yeah it's definitely getting ridiculous.
I myself drive a 94 Honda Accord that I keep impeccably maintained so that it has the highest fuel economy possible. I wouldn't drive an SUV for many reasons, gas guzzling being one of them.
When I first started driving gas was around .99 or so. I drove a tiny little car and could fill up my tank for around 10 bucks or so. Now that I have a slightly larger car and gas is more $$$$ it takes at least $25 or so to get the job done. I now spend around $100/ month for gas.
I'm not sure about which conspiracy theory I agree with (if any) but I think that this hike in gas prices couldn't have come at a worse time, financially and politically. Some of those not so in the know will blame Bush (I don't like him, but to blame him for gas prices is incorrect). Our economy is not what you'd call in tip-top shape right now, and many people are feeling a strain on their budget just to pay for gas. Not to mention prices of other things rise, because the transport of goods has to be paid for somehow.
I myself try to do my part and however little that helps, at least I'll feel good about it.
ETA: I would really hope more places would look into better public transport. If I lived in a larger city w/ a decent transport system, I'd definitely sell my car.
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