Studies show cost of gasoline near level that will limit Americans' travel - GoFuckYourself.com

RhiannonAPM · 05-19-2006, 09:19 AM

Fuel prices are nearing a "tipping point" that could deter Americans from taking summer vacations, the head of one of the nation's largest travel trade groups said Thursday.

"I am concerned about a number of economic indicators with gasoline prices and the pocket-book impact they're having," said Suzanne Cook, senior vice president of research for the Travel Industry Association of America.
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"We've had gasoline prices jump up for the summer travel season before and (we've) weathered it. But there are additional factors to be considered this year," Cook said, citing the power of price increases in fuel to undermine consumer confidence and economic growth.

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Have the gas prices changed any of your vacation plans?

WDchris · 05-19-2006, 09:20 AM

anyone try biodiesel.

Pete-KT · 05-19-2006, 09:30 AM

who cares either way you have to get to and from work and be able to go out and do stuff, we can bitch all we want but in the end you gotta pay for the gas

mattz · 05-19-2006, 09:31 AM

Dont complain about gas prices if you drink bottled water - you are paying around 7 bucks a gallon for bottled water

CyberHustler · 05-19-2006, 09:31 AM

wwwwwooooooooaaaa, you don't say?

RhiannonAPM · 05-19-2006, 10:01 AM

I am not bitching about the prices. All I am asking is if they are making you change your mind about your summer vacations and all. I know there is nothing I or anyone else can do about the rise of the gas prices.

SykkBoy · 05-19-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mattz

Dont complain about gas prices if you drink bottled water - you are paying around 7 bucks a gallon for bottled water

Yeah, but it doesn't take me a couple gallons of water to get to the office ;-)

Also, remember this, gas prices affect the costs of other proudcts too. The more it costs to ship things, the higher the prices go. Or maybe we should demand George W hold a townhall meeting on bottled water prices ;-)

Tom_PM · 05-19-2006, 10:04 AM

I would reconsider a long road trip, yes.

I dont understand comparing the price of gas to water, or milk, or printer ink. When a car can run on gasoline, water, milk or printer ink, then it's a fair comparison though

madawgz · 05-19-2006, 10:58 AM

well it has to go down in price sometime....

czarina · 05-19-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete-KT

who cares either way you have to get to and from work and be able to go out and do stuff, we can bitch all we want but in the end you gotta pay for the gas

True, But they are talking about the people that would normally drive a 1k or more trip for vacation. Spending a ton on gas. this year, most of them will stay home.

Screaming · 05-19-2006, 11:03 AM

you dont mind droppin the cash in the tank when you are going to the beach.. its the drive to work daily that you bitch about.

Kevsh · 05-19-2006, 11:08 AM

Less travel .. less spreading of the gene pool

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RhiannonAPM Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 728	Studies show cost of gasoline near level that will limit Americans' travel Fuel prices are nearing a "tipping point" that could deter Americans from taking summer vacations, the head of one of the nation's largest travel trade groups said Thursday. "I am concerned about a number of economic indicators with gasoline prices and the pocket-book impact they're having," said Suzanne Cook, senior vice president of research for the Travel Industry Association of America. Advertisement "We've had gasoline prices jump up for the summer travel season before and (we've) weathered it. But there are additional factors to be considered this year," Cook said, citing the power of price increases in fuel to undermine consumer confidence and economic growth. Continue.. http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_ho...s/7487217.html Have the gas prices changed any of your vacation plans? __________________ ICQ---257-820-736

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RhiannonAPM Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 728	I am not bitching about the prices. All I am asking is if they are making you change your mind about your summer vacations and all. I know there is nothing I or anyone else can do about the rise of the gas prices. __________________ ICQ---257-820-736

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Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	I would reconsider a long road trip, yes. I dont understand comparing the price of gas to water, or milk, or printer ink. When a car can run on gasoline, water, milk or printer ink, then it's a fair comparison though __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

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