I did hear an economist yesterday on NPR say that if we reduced our consumption by driving just 3% less per month, then that could have and effect of lowering gas prices. He was responding to the commentators question regarding a 3% decrease in consumer gas consumption causing dramtic reductions in price. While not agreeing to dramtic price drops and problems for gas companies - he did say that not driving one day a month would result in a reduction in price. He also said that we have not reached the price threshold yet where US consumers would do this yet - he figured it would be a $4/gal. Rather than boycott a specific retailer - trying to reduce our consumption by driving less, driving slower to increase MPG, etc. might achieve the small reduction and reduce the prices at the pump.
I have seen a lot more trucks for sale in the past few weeks - JohnR's included, which have to be a result of the increased fuel costs.
Rather than go to the coast with my daughter to fish yesterday - we went about 8 miles down the road to hit the Wachusett Reservoir. BTW - some real nice fish pictures from this April at the bait and tackle on right near Rt 110 and Rt 140 intersection - 5+ lb smallmouth
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