But the high gas prices lead to higher prices on everything.

But the high gas prices lead to higher prices on everything.
by dvpgm (2022-05-24 19:22:06)

In reply to: If you drive 20,000 miles a year in a four-wheel... posted by Kbyrnes

It's not just personal gas consumption. The cost of diesel is and will continue to rapidly drive up the cost of goods you buy daily as th3 cost to deliver those goods to stores increases. That $133/month turns into $500/month really quickly

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The concept you raise is very reasonable... - Kbyrnes 2022-05-25 09:05:21
Time to increase delivery by rail. - GoldCoastIrish 2022-05-24 19:25:48
- With the sea freight issues more stuff is coming by air - airborneirish 2022-05-25 17:40:00
- Don't we already do that for the most part? - elcortez01 2022-05-24 20:50:28
  - It's being pushed more - normally 35% of Los Angeles/Long - SixShutouts66 2022-05-24 22:01:59
    - I'm surprised it's that low out of a port like LA/Long Beach - elcortez01 2022-05-24 22:07:38
      - Here's the link on rail usage at Los Angeles/:ong Beach - SixShutouts66 2022-05-24 23:01:05
- That really is not that feasible, it sounds great on paper - JEASH 2022-05-24 20:31:06