9 in 10 Americans Hit Hard by Gas Prices

SelectPlus9 in 10 Americans Hit Hard by Gas Prices9 in 10 Americans Hit Hard by Gas PricesThe Associated PressAn Associated Press-Yahoo poll suggests 9 in 10 Americans see rising gas prices causing family hardship. Nearly half think that hardship will be serious. (June 30)It's a plague that doesn't discriminate.Rising gas prices are affecting Americans of all ages, race, and economic class.SOT"right now is costs me $60 to fill up a car that it used to cost me $35 to fill up"SOT"if I have to run to the store or doing something quick, I just walk"An Associated Press-Yahoo poll suggests that nine in ten Americans expect gas prices to squeeze them financially over in the next six months.Experts say that's because rising fuel costs affect more than filling up the tank.SOT "its not just your car, its taking a taxi, it's the cost of delivering goods, surcharges are being put on by almost every freight service, it's the cost of higher transportation of food and other products, so yes, both directly and indirectly its causing major problems."The AP and Yahoo have been tracking two-thousand voters since last fall to see how their views on the candidates and the issues evolve throughout the presidential election.Back in November, half of those polled said gas prices were an extremely important issue.Now, with gas costing a dollar more, two-thirds say gas prices are extremely important.So Americans are finding ways to drive less and cut expenses elsewhere.Pablo Garcia-Ruiz says he and his wife try to combine their errands into one trip instead of using the car multiple times.SOTPablo Garcia-Ruiz"my wife and I will look at and say how many trips are we making to the store? Instead of making one trip to go get a jug of milk, let's combine everything and do it together"The pain at the pump has made gas prices a hot topic in the presidential campaign.Those polled give Barack Obama a slight edge over John McCain when it comes to which candidate would have the best chance of lowering prices.But a third say neither candidate can deal with the problem. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[nickmax2221]

BUY NO GAS ON 9/11/11 On 9/11/11, we begin the process of taking back control of our great nation. On that day, a nation-wide boycott of all gasoline stations will reduce demand to levels that will force the puppet-masters and oil investors to take notice. The boycott will occur on the 11th day of each month thereafter, until prices are changed and Americans aren't paying their paychecks on gas just to get to work and back. DON'T BUY GAS ON 9/11/11 SPREAD THE WORD!!!

[cyclenut]

Ha ha ha - On one of ten... My bicycle lacks a gas tank... and I have one tight ass to show for it... I have to admit, I love it when those sexy woman stare at me- keeps a smile on my face - so don't think when you see a bicyclist smile it has any thing to do with the price of gas......

[jmkpns]

They can't slow their vehicles down and conserve? Rediculous. Everytime I look in my rearview mirror, some assholes touching my bumper then they bitch when it's 4.00 a gallon. lol

[DragonBaine]

Aggreed with your AledOwen, we Earn ALLOT more and are ALLOT richer then americans, but we also pay more.

But we atleast have good govermental care towards the people.

A pitty america is going backwards

[1245678987]

reply to AledOwen2

holy crap.. 12$ a gallon is.... WOW..

reply to emforty2

i cant wait to see them off the road too lol

hate them

[syomi11111111]

thats just UK. did u check canada? russia? china?

the maximum is only 2 dollars

[Spanky00Cheeks]

the other 1 out of 10 isn't affected by this because he still can't afford a car, health insurance, housing, and education.

[emforty2]

this is punishment for all the people that bought polluting SUVs

PAY UP my friend !

cant wait for $7 gallon gas

this will rid the streets of bloated automobiles

[duba3988]

boo hoo, cut out on other things to buy gas. noone is going to feel sympathy if you don't know how to balance a budget. Supply and Demand my friend.