$4 is where people finally change their driving behaviors

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From November to April, U.S. drivers have cut back 30 billion miles compared with the previous year. This year alone, driving has declined by 20 billion miles.

"We're burning less fuel as energy costs change driving patterns," Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters said in a statement.I've been wondering how high gas prices would have to go

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I remember deregulation in, oh, 1977 or so. The price of gas rose and people DROVE LESS...BOUGHT LITTLE CARS.

So as gas crept above $2, I kept wondering when people would again DRIVE LESS AND BUY LITTLE CARS. Yes, the answer to that question is $4/gallon.

BTW, when are we going to stop paying "and nine-tenths of a dollar". Can we finally end that pretense?

I have friends with boats and campers (my exhusband specifically) who could very cheaply replace his tow vehicle. I guess I'll give him a call.