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Gas prices are changing lives Saturday, May 10, 2008
The Californian -- These days, Adriana Peña of Soledad is getting creative about ways to cope with alarming gas prices. She stopped Friday to fill up her car - a Honda Accord - at the Arco gas station on South Sanborn Road, one of the stations with the cheapest gas prices in Salinas. But the effort doesn't stop there. "I drive to Salinas for everything, since Soledad, where we live, doesn't have much in services," said Peña. "Because gas is so expensive, I try to get all my errands, like doctor's appointments, shopping, done in one day." Peña's lifestyle change correlates to new federal data and a USA Today/Gallup Poll that shows record-breaking gas prices have curbed driving nationwide. That's a first in nearly 30 years.
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	Saturday, May 10, 2008 The Californian -- These days, Adriana Peña of Soledad is getting creative about ways to cope with alarming gas prices. She stopped Friday to fill up her car - a Honda Accord - at the Arco gas station on South Sanborn Road, one of the stations with the cheapest gas prices in Salinas. But the effort doesn't stop there. "I drive to Salinas for everything, since Soledad, where we live, doesn't have much in services," said Peña. "Because gas is so expensive, I try to get all my errands, like doctor's appointments, shopping, done in one day." Peña's lifestyle change correlates to new federal data and a USA Today/Gallup Poll that shows record-breaking gas prices have curbed driving nationwide. That's a first in nearly 30 years. Visit The Californian for full article

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LuckyMum22 Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:8 Points:9,570 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 8:33:35 AM	Ignore LuckyMum22 Report Abuse
	Of course we all need to change how we drive and use fuel. I think that is the real reason for the increase. Wouldn't our world be better in the long run if we weren't so dependent on driving everywhere. It is idealistic at this point that we all could use public transportation or walk/bike to school, work, shops, ect. Our country isn't set up that way. When was the last time anyone walked to a corner store for a loaf of bread at a Mom & Pop store? That world doesn't exist any more for most of us in this country. Our family is thinking of relocating and if we do that is the kind of area we will look for.
NinaGA Sophomore Author Atlanta Posts:143 Points:29,235 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 4:44:41 PM	Ignore NinaGA Report Abuse
	I'd already changed my driving, to combine trips. Now at least 4 errands in one trip or I wait another day. But as we conserve Oil companies will just come up with another excuse to keep the prices going up. We need fuel cells now!!!
zuke519 Rookie Author Georgia Posts:45 Points:11,075 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 1:56:07 PM	Ignore zuke519 Report Abuse
	You bet people - well those of us on the wrong end of that ever widening rich and poor class barrier - are changing their lives because of this BS...speculators...corrupt politicians...increased world demand...narrowing profit margins at the refineries...BS - just propoganda...
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,086 Points:104,675 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 12:15:44 PM	Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse
	aernold vill save kalefornia from that republic of greats
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:17,351 Points:1,394,370 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 12:02:41 PM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	EasyMPG Ontario Message Posted: 5/12/2008 11:32:26 AM "Yes, but the Republic of California is enjoying that 64 cents per gallon in taxes she is paying on the fuel she just pumped." 18.4 cpg does not go to CA it goes to Fed's to repair roads.
EasyMPG Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,983 Points:1,129,785 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 11:32:26 AM	Ignore EasyMPG Report Abuse
	Yes, but the Republic of California is enjoying that 64 cents per gallon in taxes she is paying on the fuel she just pumped.
bowler48226 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:645 Points:214,945 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:45:36 AM	Ignore bowler48226 Report Abuse
	Old news.
ramshot412 Champion Author Riverside Posts:10,964 Points:1,100,575 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:44:11 AM	Ignore ramshot412 Report Abuse
	"I haven't seen any noticeable change in traffic or driving habits" Neither have I...
nyacoub1 Veteran Author Chicago Posts:339 Points:36,855 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:44:03 AM	Ignore nyacoub1 Report Abuse
	we already know this.
AlaRedNeck Veteran Author Kansas Posts:482 Points:78,325 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:43:50 AM	Ignore AlaRedNeck Report Abuse
	I agree luv2sleep, We are paying for our shortsightedness and lack of concern for our future...
bobmcl2006 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:4,457 Points:619,900 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:43:35 AM	Ignore bobmcl2006 Report Abuse
	A related article. At least new here.Bicycle usage up
TBoneSoCA Veteran Author Orange County Posts:315 Points:60,975 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:42:54 AM	Ignore TBoneSoCA Report Abuse
	Duh...
luv2sleep Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,347 Points:101,270 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:41:39 AM	Ignore luv2sleep Report Abuse
	Watch prices go up as a punishment for our conservation.
Blackice Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,132 Points:405,275 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:40:18 AM	Ignore Blackice Report Abuse
	I stay at home more often... I use to go visit friends on the weekends, but if they live more then 25 miles away, its just a phone call now.
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:17,351 Points:1,394,370 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:39:25 AM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	Oil prices are probably going up because they expect to get all of the stimulus CHECKS.
Scion08Xb Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:75 Points:45,550 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:35:40 AM	Ignore Scion08Xb Report Abuse
	i went out to a friends yesterday. first time i took time to my wife and i to go out and try to do something. stressful to have to stay home and let oil companies win. they get to enjoy life and we don't.
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,080 Points:387,075 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:35:10 AM	Ignore RochBear Report Abuse
	I like that this person has changed her habbits, but this is only a start. Next week, why doesn't she take her neighbor with, It's company for the ride, plus the neighbor can shop too. This way they are only taking one fuel effecient car instead of two people driving.
socalusra All-Star Author California Posts:589 Points:1,579,035 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:34:19 AM	Ignore socalusra Report Abuse
	go to work then stay at home
rogerparry All-Star Author Florida Posts:674 Points:158,695 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:33:40 AM	Ignore rogerparry Report Abuse
	Change is here to stay.
luv2sleep Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,347 Points:101,270 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:31:09 AM	Ignore luv2sleep Report Abuse
	I've been bent over so long my back is stuck in this position permanently. I finally quite asking for gas nozzle lube.
easybuddy Rookie Author Illinois Posts:59 Points:144,635 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:27:23 AM	Ignore easybuddy Report Abuse
	everyone had to see this coming and should have taken steps accordingly
93probeguy All-Star Author Little Rock Posts:733 Points:189,475 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:25:59 AM	Ignore 93probeguy Report Abuse
	crossing my fingers
Panama Red Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,897 Points:814,215 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:25:34 AM	Ignore Panama Red Report Abuse
	What else is new?
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,291 Points:298,880 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:25:27 AM	Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse
	More than most people think.
bobmcl2006 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:4,457 Points:619,900 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:23:35 AM	Ignore bobmcl2006 Report Abuse
	Interstate traffic still running at 75-80 mph. So much for saving gas.
Zinnoil Champion Author Illinois Posts:11,360 Points:1,381,495 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:23:31 AM	Ignore Zinnoil Report Abuse
	The whole nation will end up at Wal-Mart.
weenerdog All-Star Author Detroit Posts:880 Points:169,610 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:23:10 AM	Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse
	Stating the obvious, are we? Of course we combine errands and the dollars spent are changing my life. Yes
iluna Sophomore Author Colorado Springs Posts:213 Points:52,250 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:21:17 AM	Ignore iluna Report Abuse
	Ya think??!!
FuelGrinch Sophomore Author Kansas Posts:156 Points:47,500 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:21:15 AM	Ignore FuelGrinch Report Abuse
	Well duh...
srtdc Sophomore Author Lincoln Posts:128 Points:20,645 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:20:37 AM	Ignore srtdc Report Abuse
	I haven't seen any noticeable change in traffic or driving habits
joelimite Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:186 Points:49,735 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:18:24 AM	Ignore joelimite Report Abuse
	If I cant do it on the way to or from work it probably wont get done. Its just to expensive to make erroneous trips.
44Irish All-Star Author Ontario Posts:614 Points:169,275 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:17:52 AM	Ignore 44Irish Report Abuse
	NO!! Say it isn't so.
Netscaper113 Champion Author New York City Posts:4,928 Points:962,800 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:16:45 AM	Ignore Netscaper113 Report Abuse
	no kidding...
kruk Veteran Author London Posts:369 Points:140,780 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:16:20 AM	Ignore kruk Report Abuse
	no kidding
CyanSquirrel Veteran Author Virginia Posts:443 Points:92,455 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:15:41 AM	Ignore CyanSquirrel Report Abuse
	Old news :-( Where's some fresh?
bbthegun All-Star Author San Diego Posts:532 Points:344,740 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:10:57 AM	Ignore bbthegun Report Abuse
	We're with you sister.
TEXJOHN Veteran Author Dallas Posts:347 Points:33,550 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:10:12 AM	Ignore TEXJOHN Report Abuse
	I use to make a special trip on the weekend to go to the store. Now I do it on the way home from work during the work week.
bug27 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,308 Points:1,043,800 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:04:44 AM	Ignore bug27 Report Abuse
	Old news.
EarlyMoose Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,348 Points:593,040 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:03:21 AM	Ignore EarlyMoose Report Abuse
	It's changing my life. I added electric lawn tools to help control the cost of taking care of my properties.
Gerund1 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:616 Points:762,245 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:01:17 AM	Ignore Gerund1 Report Abuse
	Wait till the food purveyers adjust their prices to reflect the extra fuel it takes to deliver/ship food across both nations.
momsno1_taxi Champion Author Toronto Posts:22,782 Points:798,695 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:00:25 AM	Ignore momsno1_taxi Report Abuse
	Less traffic where?
ts08 Sophomore Author New Jersey Posts:164 Points:40,565 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:54:41 AM	Ignore ts08 Report Abuse
	everyone is now realizing the importance of savings because of gas prices...
CTDPower Veteran Author Virginia Beach Posts:488 Points:177,575 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:48:58 AM	Ignore CTDPower Report Abuse
	The US is not the center of this issue. Local changes are like trying to dye the ocean with food coloring.
TheFlashman All-Star Author Dallas Posts:934 Points:134,580 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:44:40 AM	Ignore TheFlashman Report Abuse
	U.S. drivers lowering the demand of oil won't effect the price because the India and China demand still goes up!
rustyOR Veteran Author Oregon Posts:307 Points:71,935 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:43:59 AM	Ignore rustyOR Report Abuse
	Well said.
LukeIN All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:869 Points:165,735 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:43:30 AM	Ignore LukeIN Report Abuse
	Changing driving lifestyles of driving dont seem to be helping at all!
stevewwvu Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,207 Points:208,810 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:40:23 AM	Ignore stevewwvu Report Abuse
	well we have plenty of oil plenty of refined fuel and yet the price goes up anyone see the problem ? so until legislation is made to stop this then we will all suffer and businesss will continue to miss forecasts and continue to close this happens everytime we have a republican admin. just look at history the stimulus package was for big oil not for us look at fuel prices just in time for the package come on people wake up and see what is going on
NissanGirl Sophomore Author Oregon Posts:154 Points:86,330 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:40:22 AM	Ignore NissanGirl Report Abuse
	Some people still drive the big SUVs because they can't afford to get out from under it.
esquared All-Star Author Oklahoma City Posts:933 Points:535,775 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:40:05 AM	Ignore esquared Report Abuse
	"[L]ifestyle change?!"
krmack Veteran Author Illinois Posts:444 Points:77,785 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:35:57 AM	Ignore krmack Report Abuse
	This is not news worthy. All of us already do this. This is a no brainer.

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