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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:28 Points:16,945 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 7:33:35 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:151 Points:30,210 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 3:44:41 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 12:56:07 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:1,213 Points:119,500 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 11:15:44 AM	Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse
	aernold vill save kalefornia from that republic of greats
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:17,520 Points:1,408,220 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 11:02:41 AM	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:9,098 Points:1,144,345 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 10:32:26 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:700 Points:224,895 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:45:36 AM	Ignore bowler48226 Report Abuse
	Old news.
ramshot412 Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,053 Points:1,109,825 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:44:11 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:374 Points:38,630 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:44:03 AM	Ignore nyacoub1 Report Abuse
	we already know this.
AlaRedNeck All-Star Author Kansas Posts:561 Points:92,175 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:43:50 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:4,540 Points:633,975 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:43:35 AM	Ignore bobmcl2006 Report Abuse
	A related article. At least new here.Bicycle usage up
TBoneSoCA Veteran Author Orange County Posts:349 Points:67,730 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:42:54 AM	Ignore TBoneSoCA Report Abuse
	Duh...
luv2sleep Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,379 Points:103,300 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:41:39 AM	Ignore luv2sleep Report Abuse
	Watch prices go up as a punishment for our conservation.
Blackice Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,199 Points:414,090 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:40:18 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:17,520 Points:1,408,220 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:39:25 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:81 Points:54,895 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:35:40 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:1,160 Points:399,950 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:35:10 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:664 Points:1,593,860 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:34:19 AM	Ignore socalusra Report Abuse
	go to work then stay at home
rogerparry All-Star Author Florida Posts:748 Points:173,500 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:33:40 AM	Ignore rogerparry Report Abuse
	Change is here to stay.
luv2sleep Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,379 Points:103,300 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:31:09 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:155,815 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:27:23 AM	Ignore easybuddy Report Abuse
	everyone had to see this coming and should have taken steps accordingly
93probeguy All-Star Author Little Rock Posts:777 Points:200,305 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:25:59 AM	Ignore 93probeguy Report Abuse
	crossing my fingers
Panama Red Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,996 Points:829,040 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:25:34 AM	Ignore Panama Red Report Abuse
	What else is new?
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,361 Points:312,730 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:25:27 AM	Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse
	More than most people think.
bobmcl2006 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:4,540 Points:633,975 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:23:35 AM	Ignore bobmcl2006 Report Abuse
	Interstate traffic still running at 75-80 mph. So much for saving gas.
Zinnoil Champion Author Illinois Posts:11,594 Points:1,397,070 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:23:31 AM	Ignore Zinnoil Report Abuse
	The whole nation will end up at Wal-Mart.
weenerdog All-Star Author Detroit Posts:972 Points:184,060 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:23:10 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:249 Points:54,195 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:21:17 AM	Ignore iluna Report Abuse
	Ya think??!!
FuelGrinch Sophomore Author Kansas Posts:156 Points:47,500 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:21:15 AM	Ignore FuelGrinch Report Abuse
	Well duh...
srtdc Sophomore Author Lincoln Posts:128 Points:20,645 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:20:37 AM	Ignore srtdc Report Abuse
	I haven't seen any noticeable change in traffic or driving habits
joelimite Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:201 Points:53,610 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:18:24 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:684 Points:183,125 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:17:52 AM	Ignore 44Irish Report Abuse
	NO!! Say it isn't so.
Netscaper113 Champion Author New York City Posts:5,003 Points:977,625 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:16:45 AM	Ignore Netscaper113 Report Abuse
	no kidding...
kruk Veteran Author London Posts:390 Points:143,150 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:16:20 AM	Ignore kruk Report Abuse
	no kidding
CyanSquirrel Veteran Author Virginia Posts:488 Points:104,555 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:15:41 AM	Ignore CyanSquirrel Report Abuse
	Old news :-( Where's some fresh?
bbthegun All-Star Author San Diego Posts:610 Points:359,565 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:10:57 AM	Ignore bbthegun Report Abuse
	We're with you sister.
TEXJOHN Veteran Author Dallas Posts:434 Points:35,955 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:10:12 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:1,368 Points:1,055,700 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:04:44 AM	Ignore bug27 Report Abuse
	Old news.
EarlyMoose Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,354 Points:593,265 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:03:21 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:681 Points:770,520 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:01:17 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:22,924 Points:804,835 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 9:00:25 AM	Ignore momsno1_taxi Report Abuse
	Less traffic where?
ts08 Sophomore Author New Jersey Posts:179 Points:45,290 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 8:54:41 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 8:48:58 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 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,000 Points:147,580 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 8:44:40 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:372 Points:84,810 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 8:43:59 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 8:43:30 AM	Ignore LukeIN Report Abuse
	Changing driving lifestyles of driving dont seem to be helping at all!
stevewwvu Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,212 Points:209,885 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 8:40:23 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:162 Points:95,390 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 8:40:22 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:993 Points:547,675 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 8:40:05 AM	Ignore esquared Report Abuse
	"[L]ifestyle change?!"
krmack All-Star Author Illinois Posts:590 Points:92,510 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/12/2008 8:35:57 AM	Ignore krmack Report Abuse
	This is not news worthy. All of us already do this. This is a no brainer.