What are you going to do about the dramatic increase in gasoline prices?

Question

Assuming that prices could go to $5.00 or higher how are you going to address the crisis?

Answer 1

I'll still be forced to buy it, and I will.

I'll try and cut down on the amount of trips I take and combine my errands when I am out. Conserve as much as I can.

Answer 2

"Address the crisis"? You watch way too much TV. Unless your job involves french fries and a timer, it's not a crisis, nor is it dramatic. It's normal. Where were you when the price of my house went from $150,000 when I sold it in 2001 to the $500,000 that it sold for in 2006? Probably trying to sell your house for a profit. You are one of the more short-sighted hypocrites on the planet. It's only OK to get a return on investment if it's your return and your investment, but if someone else makes a profit, well for God's sake let's call in the government and tax it back from them. You know how I deal with increased prices on products? I work a couple of hours of overtime, and if I can, I use less of that product. Think about that next time you spend 4 dollars on a cup of coffee that could have got you to work and back a couple of more times instead of being peed down the toilet two hours after you get to work.

Answer 3

Become rich, make lotsa $ and you don't have to worry about prices of stuff. if u work for $ this will always be your situation. if $ work for you then u'll never care what are gas prices.

Answer 4

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I hope you're open to a creative solution to high gas prices. Look at this car:
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The Phoenix electric pickup truck - this completely gas-free vehicle, using new, advanced Altairnano batteries - can:

-Travel up to 250 miles per charge
-Carry 5 passengers plus cargo at 95mph.
-Charges batteries in as little as TEN MINUTES.
-Has batteries that last 250,000 miles (never need replacement.)
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It is being manufactured right now for fleet customers like PG&E. If sales go well, it will be made available to individuals next year. Cost is $45,000 for hand-built cars, and this cost will fall considerably when factory production becomes feasible.
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The electricity cost to drive an EV is only 1 to 2 cents per mile. I know this because I drive an electric car. Keep an eye on the Phoenix. And if you want to 'get your feet wet' in an EV without spending lots of money, it's possible to get an EV for as little as $5000. Here's a link:
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Then you can SMILE as you drive past gas stations (like I do.)
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Answer 5

there is nothing we can do...we are gas dependent. we have to go to work. I'll ask for a raise, cause it will cost me more at the pump and the grocery store.

I will have to cut my grass once a month, do less driving. So I want be able to visit distant family. Know where I can get a deal on a horse and buggie?

Answer 6

Same way I always have. Skip the trip and use the alternative mode of transportation (Lots of driving friends from place to place and have them pay) Capitalism works baby...

Answer 7

Reduce my vehicles weight, low resistant tires and reduce the speed as far as I am concerned they should rediuce the speed limits.

Answer 8

Drive a little less, watch my speed and use my bike more.