Agreed. It's fairly trivial to the economy overall, but really hurts
those on low margins. My mother, who's on disability and lives in a
small northern city, is being really hurt by gas price increases (the
soon-to-occur 12.5% hydro rate hike here in Ontario is going to be even
worse)
-Adam
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Tell that to the people living on fixed incomes or on the margins of
society. To the students trying to make ends meet while attempting to get
an education. To the small business owner who must use his truck or car to
drive to the home of clients or to job sites.
The price here has risen almost $1.00/gallon in just a short time. That
really hurts a lot of people, even though the cost may be relatively
cheaper than in the 70's when adjusted for inflation. The incomes for many
of those on fixed incomes hasn't kept up with inflation, BTW.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Gonz
I've heard that adjusted for inflation, gas is cheaper now than during
the 70's.
