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Do people react irrationally when gas prices rise?
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:19 pm
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:19 pm
Let's say gas goes up $1 per gallon.
If the average American drives 15k miles a year (high end), and the average vehicle gets 25 MPG (low end), that's about 50 gallons of gas consumed per month.
That's an extra $50 a month, an extra $12.50 per week. It seems like people blow more than $50 a month on all types of dumb crap.
Obviously rising fuel prices drives everything else up, but I'm speaking more to those focused on what they're paying at the pump.
And yes, I know some of you drive vehicles that get 13 MPG or whatever.
If the average American drives 15k miles a year (high end), and the average vehicle gets 25 MPG (low end), that's about 50 gallons of gas consumed per month.
That's an extra $50 a month, an extra $12.50 per week. It seems like people blow more than $50 a month on all types of dumb crap.
Obviously rising fuel prices drives everything else up, but I'm speaking more to those focused on what they're paying at the pump.
And yes, I know some of you drive vehicles that get 13 MPG or whatever.
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Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:20 pm to SidewalkTiger
The average American is poor as shite. They can't afford an extra $50/month for anything.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:20 pm to SidewalkTiger
I don’t pay for my gas so I couldn’t care less.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:22 pm to Darth_Vader
Oh you pay for fuel in one way or another.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:22 pm to SidewalkTiger
If price goes up 25%, they just drive 25% faster so they don't spend more on gas.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:23 pm to SidewalkTiger
I punched my wife in the face once gas got over $3.00. Not sure if that is irrational or not.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:24 pm to SidewalkTiger
I don’t, but I’m not a poor.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:24 pm to fightin tigers
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The average American is poor as shite. They can't afford an extra $50/month for anything
I get it but that doesn't seem to keep them out of restaurants or coffee shops or anywhere else
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:25 pm to SidewalkTiger
The PRICE of Gas Is horrible!!! I can’t afford to live.
Eats fast food 5x a week.
Eats fast food 5x a week.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:25 pm to SidewalkTiger
Fuel prices affect near everything else.
But yeah, people losing their shite over an extra dollar or two per fill up is kinda wild.
But yeah, people losing their shite over an extra dollar or two per fill up is kinda wild.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:26 pm to SidewalkTiger
I have to fill up my tank every 4 or 5 days. In January, that was $300 a month. Now, it's $450.
Yes, it's a problem, and it's weird that you have to ask.
Yes, it's a problem, and it's weird that you have to ask.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:26 pm to SidewalkTiger
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doesn't seem to keep them out of restaurants or coffee shops or anywhere else
As long as they can charge it on a card and pay.for it later they will.
Doesn't mean they can afford it. Just means they can charge it.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:27 pm to SidewalkTiger
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I get it but that doesn't seem to keep them out of restaurants or coffee shops or anywhere else
Oh, you're just frickin around.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:27 pm to Purple Spoon
I wish I was getting 25mpg, more like 16 mpg
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:30 pm to wadewilson
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I have to fill up my tank every 4 or 5 days. In January, that was $300 a month. Now, it's $450.
Yes, it's a problem, and it's weird that you have to ask.
It sounds like you're doing quite a bit more driving than the average person.
Still, $150 a month is basically going out to dinner a couple of times. Or a pair of decent shoes.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:31 pm to SidewalkTiger
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Still, $150 a month is basically going out to dinner a couple of times. Or a pair of decent shoes
What normal every day guy isn't buying a "decent pair of shoes" every month.
Just admit it is fricked up. That is ok to admit.
This post was edited on 5/3/26 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:32 pm to SidewalkTiger
Only when a republican is in charge.
Obama Biden psssst what gas prices
Obama Biden psssst what gas prices
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:32 pm to justjoe906
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I wish I was getting 25mpg, more like 16 mpg
Buy a car and get 40, baw
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:33 pm to fightin tigers
Somehow I don’t believe the masses are that poor. Most are just angry that they have 50$ less of money for stupid bullsh!t that they don’t need.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 8:34 pm to SidewalkTiger
Idk. I just remembered I voted for a guy who said if he became president, gas prices would go down. Now they’re far worse than they were before…
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