Originally Posted by StuartD

It amazes me how many people think that higher gas prices only affect you at the pump.

Originally Posted by Dollarmansteve

I use about 2000 Litres of gas per year, max. so, a 50% increase in price equals about $1000 per year or $83 per month. This represents a trivial amount of money to me and most people.

If $83 or $100 a month breaks your back, you are walking a fine line, probably time to re-assess you financial situation.