Am I the only one that doesn't care about gas prices?

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

And honestly, I think it's the gas that is like icing on the cake. It's bad enough that people have to spend hundreds of dollars on groceries, bills, etc. Worry about your job because of the economy, and now the rise in gas. To most people, they just have other things they need to worry about.

Its all fun and inflation, everything goes up over time so you have to constantly adjust. Case and point $17,000 dollars in 1980 is the equivilant of about $40,000 today. The price of one thing goes up, so does 10 things behind it, then 10 more behind that. I think the point we're all trying to convey, albeit in much different ways is that gas prices shouldn't be a cause for panic but concern. Its certainly an indicator that the price of everything else will go up behind it. The money you make today might be the same dollar figure 5 years from now but it will be worth less.

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Kind of going down a long winding path here, but the parents of these young kids that don't care are the ones at fault, IMO. For not preparing their kids for their future. Not enough discipline.

[PoorMansCamaro]

Well, unfortunately, inflation of goods and services is rising more than what people earn.

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Boy, I remember when it took about $15 to fill up a tank of gas...

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Well, unfortunately, inflation of goods and services is rising more than what people earn.

Thats the catch twenty two about jobs these days. You have to boost your career a lot more these days so you can keep increasing you wage/commission/salary to keep up with inflation. Most company in what I do have frozen pay increases for the last 2 years or laid people off. In my case I got lucky and I saw the lay offs coming before they got me and found something a little better. Not that I'm expecting this job to last either, the circus will keep going around and around. My main concern is saving enough for the worst case scenario in not having a job. Hey, if I crafty enough I build a good chunk of change for retirement if I'm crafty enough.

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

And honestly, I think it's the gas that is like icing on the cake. It's bad enough that people have to spend hundreds of dollars on groceries, bills, etc. Worry about your job because of the economy, and now the rise in gas. To most people, they just have other things they need to worry about.

I don't understand why people are so worried about gas prices. It's not as if it's something that has happened overnight. We've been here before and the possibility is always there of an increase. It isn't as if it has doubled in price. If gas were to raise $1.00 a gallon and assuming you use 80 gallons of fuel a month that's only $80 more a month. I have a son, car and house payment among other things and $80 a month isn't nearly enough to make me bat an eye. If it did then I would just cut back on unessecary things I like to spend my money on and make do. Do I like the fact that gas prices are raising? No, but it's a fact of life and I deal with it the best I can. No sense getting up in arms and acting like the sky is falling as some people do.

Everyone is different though, and we are all entitled to our own feelings on the subject. I'm sure there will be those that agree with me and those that don't.

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Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

I don't understand why people are so worried about gas prices. It's not as if it's something that has happened overnight. We've been here before and the possibility is always there of an increase. It isn't as if it has doubled in price. If gas were to raise $1.00 a gallon and assuming you use 80 gallons of fuel a month that's only $80 more a month. I have a son, car and house payment among other things and $80 a month isn't nearly enough to make me bat an eye. If it did then I would just cut back on unessecary things I like to spend my money on and make do. Do I like the fact that gas prices are raising? No, but it's a fact of life and I deal with it the best I can. No sense getting up in arms and acting like the sky is falling as some people do.

Everyone is different though, and we are all entitled to our own feelings on the subject. I'm sure there will be those that agree with me and those that don't.

Good point check out the historical prices vs. inflation. We did pay historical highs adjusted in 08 but not much more than 1980. I miss the $.79 gallon gas also but it will likely swing more affordable again sometime soon, but probably not to that extent ever again.

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

I don't understand why people are so worried about gas prices. It's not as if it's something that has happened overnight. We've been here before and the possibility is always there of an increase. It isn't as if it has doubled in price. If gas were to raise $1.00 a gallon and assuming you use 80 gallons of fuel a month that's only $80 more a month. I have a son, car and house payment among other things and $80 a month isn't nearly enough to make me bat an eye. If it did then I would just cut back on unessecary things I like to spend my money on and make do. Do I like the fact that gas prices are raising? No, but it's a fact of life and I deal with it the best I can. No sense getting up in arms and acting like the sky is falling as some people do.

Everyone is different though, and we are all entitled to our own feelings on the subject. I'm sure there will be those that agree with me and those that don't.

That's just it. It's not just your gas that is increasing. If I were, then I would agree with you 100%. Gas is going up because barrels of oil is going up. You pay more for gas, so does every business in America. And lord knows they don't want to lose money, so they have to hike their prices up just to break even.

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

That's just it. It's not just your gas that is increasing. if. Were, then I would agree with you 100%. Gas is going up because barrels of oil is going up. You pay more for gas, so does every business in America. And lord knows they don't want to lose money, so they have to hike their prices up just to break even.

It doesn't help that our own domestic automakers are flooding the car market in China and soon India. Every vehicle is increases the demand for more fuel and since its going more places naturally the price goes up. Now I'm not saying the automakers shouldn't be selling overseas but it is a bit ironic that they can make black over there and not here. Maybe free trade wasn't such a good idea after all?

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Originally Posted by Fearer2010SS

Good point check out the historical prices vs. inflation. We did pay historical highs adjusted in 08 but not much more than 1980. I miss the $.79 gallon gas also but it will likely swing more affordable again sometime soon, but probably not to that extent ever again.

1999 was a good year. Lol

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

1999 was a good year. Lol

Yeah it was I had a 97 Silverado 4x4 I made payments on in high school. That thing was a fuel hog but even a high school grease monkey could afford gas back then.

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by Fearer2010SS

Good point check out the historical prices vs. inflation. We did pay historical highs adjusted in 08 but not much more than 1980. I miss the $.79 gallon gas also but it will likely swing more affordable again sometime soon, but probably not to that extent ever again.

Exactly.

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

That's just it. It's not just your gas that is increasing. If I were, then I would agree with you 100%. Gas is going up because barrels of oil is going up. You pay more for gas, so does every business in America. And lord knows they don't want to lose money, so they have to hike their prices up just to break even.

I understand what you're saying bud and I'm well aware of how it's a trickling effect. Let's just use groceries for example. We know it will cause their prices to increase. People will just have to shop a little wiser by cutting coupons or not getting the brand name for everything. There's always ways to save and cut back, but many people still "have" to have the best of everything even when they can save by buying off brands. Don't buy as many snacks, sodas, etc. I'm not directing this at you J. I'm just using an example.

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I think if you all go back and read the OP's thought and the history of his post you will find someone that really doesn't save money. This is really his option not saving for the future. And his thoughts are "Why is everyone sweating about the price of gas?" There are all types of peeps in this world...some save a little , some pace themselves, some are frugal, others could care less of the future.....we all settle in our own survival space and comfort of what we think is good for ourselves...it's all good until someone want what you worked hard for....tips the scales..."gas prices"...and we get our arses in a bunch! snort...

[bob vogel]

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

I'm still going to go to school, run errands and do everything I do. If someone asked me how much gas was i honestly have no clue and no it's not because I am some millionaire and don't look at what i spend my $$$ on.
I also have no clue how much a gallon of milk costs. I know the Wally world brand milk is the cheapest and i pick up a couple gallons every time i go grocery shopping.
Who cares what it costs I'm still going to buy it.

People who are freaking out about gas should buy an electric car. Honestly if I wasn't into fast cars I would so jump on an electric car.

+1 i have read no turther in this post and this say's it all for me.