How we as Americans can RAISE gas prices?

Question

High gas prices has its benefits. It encourages people to walk, ride bikes, and use mass transit. It brings people closer together. It discourages people from buying gas guzzling SUVs and other high profile vehicles that blocks out the sun and other drivers field of vision. It causes less air pollution and accidents on the road as people drive less.

For, lets face it, people, and especially society, doesnt change unless it is FORCED to change- n'est pas?

Answer 1

That's an interesting question. I'm sure you'll get plenty of "pleasant" responses.



But while your idea has some merit, there's several problems. First... most economists estimate the price will have to exceed 5 or 6 dollars a gallon before it has a major impact on commuting and vehicle purchasing habits.



Instead, what will happen is economically challenged people will struggle to get to work because they can't buy gas, and don't have a bus near their home. Then they will struggle to put food on the table.



Oh, don't forget that shipping costs will increase, so everything at the store will also get more expensive. So people will be encouraged to eat less, wear less clothing, read less books, and listen to less music as well, since they won't be able to afford to buy as much when they go shopping. So I guess, the public will lose weight in general, too. But then again, there will be children with nothing to eat too.



But hey, the recession back in the 90's was fun, wasn't it?

Answer 2

Buy large SUV's and drive everywhere, no matter how short the distance. Buy gas at the same rate no matter how high prices go. If you do this, you can help raise gas prices.

Answer 3

It makes no difference what people drive. Gas does not have to cost over $3.00 a gallon! Get serious.

Answer 4

Ask the Democrats. Discourage building of refineries and raise gas tax.

Answer 5

Let the Jews get control of the oil. They will jack up the prices much higher than the Arabs. Bush is working on it. Just wait and see.