Gasoline -- on its way to $10/gallon

[Kratos]

If it goes to 10 and above perhaps finaly someone will start to put money on the alternatives.

If the american economy is so weak that it collapses because of that it would be moronic, those gas prices are comon in europe. Of course because gas prices are like that here we have much better public transport.

It's gonna hurt, people are already feeling the pinch. I filled up last night for $67, had to look at my ass in the mirrior to confirm it wasn't bleeding from the rape. At $170 for that same fill-up, that's less money in the economy with no added production or benefit. Of course it's going to hurt our economy. There are no alternatives, its not like American's are out on joy rides, they need to get where they are going. My car gets 30+ miles per gallon highway, toyota prius at 40 isn't going to change my world. I think hybrid cars are a marketing tool and nothing more.

[gixxerboy1]

It's gonna hurt, people are already feeling the pinch. I filled up last night for $67, had to look at my ass in the mirrior to confirm it wasn't bleeding from the rape. At $170 for that same fill-up, that's less money in the economy with no added production or benefit. Of course it's going to hurt our economy. There are no alternatives, its not like American's are out on joy rides, they need to get where they are going. My car gets 30+ miles per gallon highway, toyota prius at 40 isn't going to change my world. I think hybrid cars are a marketing tool and nothing more.

Not even jsut what it cost us at the pump. But the price of everything will increase to absorb the extra cost of shipping products. It will kill us

[Kratos]

Not even jsut what it cost us at the pump. But the price of everything will increase to absorb the extra cost of shipping products. It will kill us

For sure, fuel costs are built into everything we do and buy.

[Kärnfysikern]

It's gonna hurt, people are already feeling the pinch. I filled up last night for $67, had to look at my ass in the mirrior to confirm it wasn't bleeding from the rape. At $170 for that same fill-up, that's less money in the economy with no added production or benefit. Of course it's going to hurt our economy. There are no alternatives, its not like American's are out on joy rides, they need to get where they are going. My car gets 30+ miles per gallon highway, toyota prius at 40 isn't going to change my world. I think hybrid cars are a marketing tool and nothing more.

Plug in hybrids do have alot of potential. But since they need both batteries, a electric engine, a standard engine and a gas tanke they will always have less performance than regular cars. So as long as performance is the number one priority people wont pic them, but economicaly they are superior. PRIUS wont make a big difference I agree, but a plug in hybrid with a battery range of atleast 30+ miles will.

It would take years for a better public transportation system to be available. Or more hybid vehicles. Its not soemthing that would happen overnight even if everyone was supportive 100%

People in the US drive alot more on average even if its just back and forth to work. People could find new jobs or move closer in 2 months and most couldnt afford to get there at $10 a gallon

Ohh I dont doubt it will hurt the economy, but id be suprised if it ruins the economy. Most europeans have far shorter driving distances than americans, that is true. But Sweden and Finland are large countries with low population and plenty of people drive as much as the avarage american. We have no problem surviving even though our gas prices are twice yours and avarage income is lower.

Of course people might not be able to drive those big uggly SUV's anymore thank god.