May 17th, 2007
Our Wallet Might Not Agree, But Expensive Gas is Good For Us
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The wife came in this morning, amazed at the cost of the latest trip to the gas pump: almost $55 to fill up our minivan’s not-particularly-large tank. While the vehicle doesn’t get phenomenal mileage, we’re content not to wander far from home, so a tank will last us awhile. Oh, and least it’s no Escalade. Nevertheless, Ouch!
I’m probably one of the very few, but whenever I see the gas prices go up dramatically like they have been lately, a part of me feels more than a little hope. Not that us gluttonous drivers will finally get a clue, because, apparently we just don’t get it. But that greener alternatives might finally see some serious investments as the higher costs associated with their development get a little cheaper, compared to the cost of more mainstream energy sources.
Sean - I agree with you wholeheartedly. I’ve pretty much always driven the speed limit - even if I was running late. When the price of gas started going up, I slowed down. I sure you can imagine the response I got from all the “Escaladers” flying past me. Yes, you would think that they’d get a clue - ha-ha-ha. Gas is $3.59/gal. regular where we live and I’m with you - maybe (cross your fingers) that if and when gas gets to $5.00 - there might be some change. I think this might have to be a grass-roots thing as I don’t have the confidence that our congress will enact anything, despite all their posturing and outrage.
I agree too! I don’t drive, never have and we don’t own a car. I really hope people will learn to live more carefully, travel less. I also hope that investment is made in genuinely environmentally friendly alternative fuels.