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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Gas prices have been rising rapidly (currently $3.80 US / $1.29 CA avg). At what price level will you be forced to make significant changes in your driving habits? That has already happened $4.50 US / $1.55 CA $5.00 US / $1.70 CA $5.50 US / $1.85 CA $6.00 US / $2.00 CA $6.50 US / $2.20 CA Over $6.50 US / $2.20 CA Gas price will not cause me to change my habits Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Gas prices have been rising rapidly (currently $3.80 US / $1.29 CA avg). At what price level will you be forced to make significant changes in your driving habits?
That has already happened
$4.50 US / $1.55 CA
$5.00 US / $1.70 CA
$5.50 US / $1.85 CA
$6.00 US / $2.00 CA
$6.50 US / $2.20 CA
Over $6.50 US / $2.20 CA
Gas price will not cause me to change my habits

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achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 10:23:47 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse That has already happened
LISAADRIANA Rookie Author Salem Posts:13 Points:320 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 3:33:19 PM Ignore LISAADRIANA Report Abuse seem to be driving more this year
gizmojoe Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:172 Points:257,260 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 7:19:10 PM Ignore gizmojoe Report Abuse Gas prices have already affected my driving.
Ferdman17 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,298 Points:376,485 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 2:33:12 PM Ignore Ferdman17 Report Abuse $5.00 US / $1.70 CA
fhnorth Sophomore Author Nevada Posts:129 Points:26,590 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 7:02:26 PM Ignore fhnorth Report Abuse That has already happened
fhnorth Sophomore Author Nevada Posts:129 Points:26,590 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 7:02:15 PM Ignore fhnorth Report Abuse That has already happened
gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,677 Points:390,370 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:42:36 PM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse It has already happened. All unnecessary trips are gone. Several chores are concentrated in one trip. Have been doing that for several years now.
skinsfan125 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,557 Points:284,450 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 5:46:56 PM Ignore skinsfan125 Report Abuse I started a few years back. I started consolodating trips, keep quick starts and stops to a limit, and i maintain my vehicle on a regular basis. So it probably wouldnt matter much.
s90201 Rookie Author Long Island Posts:57 Points:17,215 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 6:18:22 PM Ignore s90201 Report Abuse $5 and I'm not driving anymore
lreichman Rookie Author Kansas City Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2012 1:02:58 AM Ignore lreichman Report Abuse I think $5.00 and higher for a gallon of regular gas would be pushing the limit, but I live in the Mid West!
Effincrazy Rookie Author Iowa Posts:54 Points:59,295 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2012 10:58:41 AM Ignore Effincrazy Report Abuse That happenned some time ago.
gasscout_1 Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:334 Points:111,440 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2012 5:51:12 PM Ignore gasscout_1 Report Abuse 4.50 I'll buy a scooter.
tz2001 Veteran Author Virginia Posts:268 Points:318,905 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2012 9:12:09 AM Ignore tz2001 Report Abuse I know walk 5 miles to work and back, uphill both ways.
1brendle Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:1,789 Points:133,675 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2012 10:00:01 PM Ignore 1brendle Report Abuse That happened at $3 a gallon, I remember when you could fill a tank for under $5. As long as people don't make a change, it will continue to go up. We'll be spending more for gas than for groceries eventually.
ranger1169 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,977 Points:513,890 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 8:50:07 PM Ignore ranger1169 Report Abuse I can't make changes
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,448 Points:1,168,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 7:57:41 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse I WON'T
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 3:49:04 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse Not yet!
papa56NC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:725 Points:142,760 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 2:41:42 AM Ignore papa56NC Report Abuse Habits can be changed.
swordfish0007 Rookie Author San Diego Posts:7 Points:620 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 7:32:51 AM Ignore swordfish0007 Report Abuse Gas prices have already affected my driving.
ouch12 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:2 Points:5,190 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2012 9:46:22 AM Ignore ouch12 Report Abuse When I am going to do an errand over town I try to check out which station offers the best price and hope by the time I get there the price isn't changed. I wont make a sole trip to a station tough; fill-up is combined with a needed trip across town.
bulldog317 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:2 Points:800 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2012 7:13:38 AM Ignore bulldog317 Report Abuse we can't go to far, have to save the gas for work.
Paulafm Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:3 Points:810 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2012 6:32:43 AM Ignore Paulafm Report Abuse Gas prices have already affected me. I quit my part time job because I was paying more in gas prices then it was to travel to work.
Silverado4185 Rookie Author Pensacola Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 1:35:29 PM Ignore Silverado4185 Report Abuse Fuel shouldn't cost more than half of a $300-$400 car payment.
sjlynch Rookie Author Oklahoma City Posts:4 Points:1,315 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 6:41:26 AM Ignore sjlynch Report Abuse I already have changed habits
MOPARTECH Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:8 Points:1,075 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2012 8:05:26 PM Ignore MOPARTECH Report Abuse this has already caused me to combine trips
Road4Runner Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:170 Points:13,380 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 7:19:21 AM Ignore Road4Runner Report Abuse Ontario prices have been rapidly on the rise for fuel and this senior lady has made significant changes to her will I drive or not. The high prices have definitely brought a new level of awareness that is causing me to get involved here on the gas buddy site to help with other gas buddies, banding together walking more, driving less campaign .. the fuel pricing will be impacted by our combined effort to effect positive change with the market pricing index. HAPPY EASTER BLESSINGS to all GAS BUDDIES out there.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,448 Points:1,168,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 7:06:57 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse NONE
renee6 Rookie Author Kansas Posts:59 Points:70,815 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 6:49:46 AM Ignore renee6 Report Abuse we have been making adjustments for quite awhile.
vtroger Veteran Author Vermont Posts:284 Points:562,720 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 6:45:24 AM Ignore vtroger Report Abuse If I have a 15 gallon tank and the price increases by $1, then filling up costs me an additional $15. If I fill up weekly, this is an additional $60 out of pocket every month for the very same amount from a year earlier. Since we are totally dependent on gas, I have to pay it. If I eat out once less per month, then my monthly expenses stay the same.
bensmanda Rookie Author Alabama Posts:2 Points:2,840 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 6:38:04 PM Ignore bensmanda Report Abuse We rarely go anywhere and we carpool more. We also have gotten to where what can be ordered and sent through the mail will be. Rather than drive we try to use any other means of getting something somewhere as we can find. We have changed significantly already. If it goes any higher I am going to invest in a horse and ride it around where possible. [Edited by: bensmanda at 4/4/2012 9:40:02 PM EST]
willijack Rookie Author Toronto Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 9:33:37 AM Ignore willijack Report Abuse I have already modified my habits. I make fewer 'miscellaneous' trips.
mvidmar Rookie Author Omaha Posts:1 Points:3,620 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:15:43 AM Ignore mvidmar Report Abuse A major concern is that representatives of the current administration have made comments of the nature that: the ideal cost per gallon for retail gas would be in the $8-$10 range, because that would drive public demand for alternative energy solutions. I agree, and frankly I'm an alternative energy advocate, but this is the absolute most "brute force" method for getting us to the future. I suspect that prices in this range would do far more harm than good - but it'd be a great excuse for a control-driven government to create and fund (out of what...?) a "Fuel-Coupon" program for the lower classes and disadvantaged... Hmmmm...
pjomin Rookie Author Baton Rouge Posts:2 Points:2,190 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 2:36:22 PM Ignore pjomin Report Abuse My driving habits have already changed. Have an economy car and a 7 passenger vehicle. I only drive the larger vehicle when 5 or more people going. I also live 20 minutes from the closest grocery store. MY choice but I plan very carefully when going to store [Edited by: pjomin at 4/2/2012 5:37:07 PM EST]
ricbkatz Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:61 Points:16,335 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 8:29:44 AM Ignore ricbkatz Report Abuse hard to look for a job
charmer1212 Rookie Author Memphis Posts:65 Points:15,345 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 10:36:49 AM Ignore charmer1212 Report Abuse already have
tymaus Rookie Author Florida Posts:9 Points:2,240 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 10:01:45 AM Ignore tymaus Report Abuse I have already switched to my scooter for around town...it gets 100 miles to the gallon...lol
harrie1968 Rookie Author Albuquerque Posts:1 Points:520 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2012 4:14:03 PM Ignore harrie1968 Report Abuse Since gas prices are increasing instead of decreasing, I've started utilizing our Railrunner shuttle to and from work but off course, I drive about 40miles to work so its starting to help me with saving $$$ and its not too bad since the shuttle gets me here in less then 45mins, plus less wear and tear on my car. :)
buyinahorse Rookie Author Maryland Posts:35 Points:75,975 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2012 9:42:56 AM Ignore buyinahorse Report Abuse When it hits $4 a gallon, I'll change to a motorcycle for my work commute of 70 miles daily. Not very safe, but what else can be done? Ya gotta work.
Keukahawk Rookie Author Maine Posts:3 Points:210 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 3:02:32 PM Ignore Keukahawk Report Abuse After reading the various postings, it is very clear, that most of Us do NOT know or understand the mechanics of Capitalism and gasoline pricing. We import more petroleum products from Canada than any other Country. We are the ones responsible for the sharp, rapid increases, by accepting what the various News Media and Government Employees are telling us, no questions asked!
LJ0810 Rookie Author Louisville Posts:39 Points:69,590 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 8:39:45 AM Ignore LJ0810 Report Abuse I have already made changes to driving habits. Try to combine all trips into one.
sugarbearAR Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:11 Points:4,520 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 6:49:56 PM Ignore sugarbearAR Report Abuse when gas hits 4.00 a gal i'll park 3 hotshot trucks layoff 3 drivers if my customer want allow me to add the difference to the trip cost-- i still say we aren't affected by the iranian problem--the gov. just wants us to think so...their linning their pockets at our cost. that's all i got to say,now!!
420manCA Rookie Author Oakland Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 1:02:22 AM Ignore 420manCA Report Abuse current gas prices are the only good thing about having old classic v8's that don't run!,of course if we just out lawed speculating on oil prices for starters, prices would drop enough to at least fix if not fill the tank of those old v8's!!!!
eibli Rookie Author San Francisco Posts:26 Points:35,120 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:21:58 PM Ignore eibli Report Abuse $6.00 US - I'll give hyper-miling a more serious thought and invest in a mpg gauge.
gatekeepertwo Veteran Author Wilmington Posts:389 Points:187,120 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 8:33:06 PM Ignore gatekeepertwo Report Abuse The government energy chief Mr. Chu stated the strategy was to get prices to go up to $8 a gallon. This is obviously to force the public to embrace alternatives against our will. [Edited by: gatekeepertwo at 3/24/2012 11:42:23 PM EST]
mshriver1 Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:4 Points:280 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 6:38:49 PM Ignore mshriver1 Report Abuse Its not just the thirty percent increase in gas since Jan first. Tack on thirty percent to your utilities, other fuel, and food too. It is mind boggling that the media says the economy is better. I am making what I made twenty years ago paying 2012 prices at the pump and grocery store.
mshriver1 Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:4 Points:280 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 6:32:50 PM Ignore mshriver1 Report Abuse mothballed the SUV and bought a Honda Civic
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,871 Points:2,464,125 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 6:01:05 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə i had to start cutting back when it hit $3.40! now midgrade (our cheapest) is almost 30¢ more! ə
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,059 Points:1,513,400 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 3:49:45 PM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse . . That has already happened
kitkat58 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:9 Points:1,440 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 3:49:24 PM Ignore kitkat58 Report Abuse yes. it has already happened. It is way to high but I know it's going to get higher..Whos getting rich this time/
fishnutWA Rookie Author Seattle Posts:3 Points:1,135 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 3:26:30 PM Ignore fishnutWA Report Abuse Already has happened