Gas now greater than $4 per gallon

We all knew that the day would come and just prior to Memorial Day, gas has increased to over $4 per gallon near my house. That essentially means to fill my gas tank, it costs over $100 per week. Nice - thanks Bush!

Gregor, in all his wisdom, put something into perspective for me. Sure Americans are screamin’ about fuel costs, but Europeans also suffer the same fate as Americans when it comes to prices at the fuel pump. One of the biggest difference between Americans and Europeans - Europeans got smart and started using smaller and more fuel efficient vehicles a long time ago. Americans are just now starting to consider the change. Wikipedia has an interesting table with gas prices from around the world here. You think we got it bad, look at some of the other nations listed on the table from Wikipedia.

The current economic state in the United States is forcing people the change their habits. I know I have…