While the price per gallon crossing psychological barriers may not have lasting impacts, the effect on the monthly budget does have people searching for options to reduce the amount they are spending on gas. I pretty much ignored the effect of gas on my budget for years until it started hitting about 300 a month. When I realized I could trade my suv in for a tdi Wagon and save 200 a month, I traded vehicles that weekend. Consumers seem to be paying more attention to gas mileage than ever before. Evidence is in how much commercials are promoting epa numbers these days.
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