Many Americans are cutting back on everyday expenses as gas prices soar due to President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, now approaching the 10-week mark. About 44 percent of Americans said they’re driving less due to high gas prices, while 42 percent said they’ve slashed household expenses, according to a Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll. In addition, the poll revealed that 34 percent have altered travel or vacation plans. Americans are changing their behaviors as national average gas prices hit $4.43 per gallon Saturday, according to the AAA motor club. This time last year, the national average was just $3.15 per gallon. Patrick de Haan, a petroleum analyst for GasBuddy, said Saturday’s average price marked a sobering new record. “The national average price of gasoline has never been higher on the second day in May than it is today,” he wrote on X.
I yearn for public transportation. Best I can do is drive 7 miles to a park and ride, and then ride a bus for 4 miles to work. Not exactly an alternative.
Me too! I try almost every day to choose [what little available] public transpiration options. But in nearly every case, it’s going to take twice as long as driving, and cost more than twice what my electric car costs to operate. And that’s not even factoring in the final mile problem, which is often a deal breaker unto itself.
I live in a medium California city with some public transit, but it’s still car/suburb centric.