At least you are thinking about changing your habits.
by cujays96 (2022-05-24 21:28:58)

In reply to: Is there any end in sight for these insane gas prices?  posted by mocopdx

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My recent work trips and watching people drive tells me they would rather complain.



Driving as non-discretionary
by wpkirish  (2022-05-25 08:49:58)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Was reading a blog post yesterday by Matthew Yglesias on energy prices. Said history shows us in the short term a $1 increase in gas prices results in a $1 decrease in other spending because people consider driving non-discretionary.

If prices stay high then people shift their behavior.