In Response to Rebecca Post

If this trend continues, what kinds of things will you do in order to cut back on the money you spend weekly on gas? Do you think that people will change their lifestyles to save money?


There are many things that one can do in order to cut back on gas. We currently go to college and there are many other ways to get around other than driving. For example you could bike, walk, ride a skateboard or longboard, rollerblade, etc. Personally I would start walking to class instead of driving to campus. As far as taking trips, I would take the train. I am from Boston and have taken the train to and from the city my whole life. 
I think that some people will change their lifestyles. Those that can afford to spend money on gas, such as the upper middle class to upper class will continue to spend. Those people who need to watch their spending, such as us college kids will probably be more conservative with our money.