The New York Times wrote this story about how gas may be $4 per gallon this spring. This so frightens me. The good thing about doing no-buy month is that I have been more thoughtful about my travels. I walk to the grocery store, if I have time. I walk to the bank. But we all know, South Florida isn’t the most pedestrian-friendly place. To fill up my Honda, it’s about $45. I haven’t moved from my apartment because it’s close to my office, and I don’t want to waste gas. But if gas goes up to $4 I don’t know what I’ll do. As a reporter, I must use my car for work. I get reimbursed about $.35 per mile. I am not in the position to buy a hybrid.
I know the end of the no-buy month is near. But clearly, I will have to turn this into a no-buy life.
Does this potential gas increase concern anyone?
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I am so grateful that about 10 years ago my husband talked me into a diesel VW Jetta that gets 40 miles to the gallon — whether it has diesel or biodiesel in the tank. We live in the country so it is hitting us. We are driving less and planning our trips. No more 1-stop errands. It’s gotta be 3 or it waits. Congratulations on getting through the month.
Lou on February 28, 2008 at 10:34 am. -
It more than concerns me, it scares me. I drive a car with a V-6 engine. Not to mention, my school is more than 30 mins from the house and when working for yourself and being involved in so much there is a lot of travelling. This is an area where being frugal is ALMOST impossible!
Mashaun Simon on February 28, 2008 at 12:18 pm. -
Not worried. It bugs me a bit because gasoline should not cost so much except for this awful war. But I can’t give up my car. I’ll give up something else.
SouthernGirl on February 29, 2008 at 8:39 am.
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