[jdm]

If it costs $40 more a week to fill up now versus 2 or 3 years ago, that's an extra $160 a month. If you're an hourly employee, a job that pays just $1 more per hour would (just about) cover the increase in gas.

[linda_22003]

If you're using that much gas, you could drive something smaller. I fill up once every two weeks, for about $30.

[Mayflower Sister]

If it costs $40 more a week to fill up now versus 2 or 3 years ago, that's an extra $160 a month. If you're an hourly employee, a job that pays just $1 more per hour would (just about) cover the increase in gas.

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Well that would be great if it were only the gas. But increased gas is going to increase the price of everything. And then there's the healthcare cost increases. Seems like Bush was going to do something about the horrific malpractice awards given to (attorney's) _____. Hummm, nope, that was never discussed after he got my vote.

[nicko]

sounds reasonable...but the CPI (that bushel basket of goods and services) has gone up also, all of which eats into that $1 per hour wage increase...

[wolfcreek]

Are We justifying here or are you one of the apathetic?

[Coldwater Creek]

At least you are not going in the hole.

[NittanyLion]

If it costs $40 more a week to fill up now versus 2 or 3 years ago, that's an extra $160 a month. If you're an hourly employee, a job that pays just $1 more per hour would (just about) cover the increase in gas.

Meanwhile, other costs are increasing as well. Your hourly employee may very well have an older home with poor insulation, and their heating costs have increased rapidly. Their healthcare costs have also increased.

I don't think you meant it that way, but your comment comes across as callous. I'm fortunate in that I make enough money that gas prices don't impact me in a major way, but some of the hourly employees I have working for me aren't in that position.