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Gas prices


The way of life in America has changed dramatically within the last year due to increasing gas prices throughout the nation. It’s affecting young and old, people of every race, poor and middle class as well as the economic structure of the our country. The cost of operating a motor vehicle has put a hole in people’s pockets. A tank of gas cost approximately $50 ($3.60 per gallon) for the average car. A year ago the same tank of gas cost $28 ($2.09 per gallon). Not long ago, people would cruise around with any regard for the price of gas. Now people are thinking twice on how to spend their hard earned cash wisely when driving. People are even turning in there high fuel eating cars to buy cars that are more gas efficient. Why is this happening? America is dependent on foreign oil and has no control over the price the foreign oil producers are charging for their oil.
I think that if the government does anything about the rising gas prices it will be a long term process. America needs to be self sufficient in providing our own fuel for cars which the government is encouraging. But if you ask me, it’s a little too late.
“The government really can’t control it because they don’t own the gas stations.” Ethan Snell said.
“Gas is unbelievable! I can’t believe nothing is being done about this at all” said Hannah Brown.
The government really doesn’t care about the price of gas because they are receiving money for the profits that are made by the gas stations. They don’t realize how bad it is hurting our environment along with burning a hole in our pockets.
“My mom won’t let me out driving for a long period of time because she pays for the gas in my car” said Brian Raftry.
“I have to work five days a week for six hours and the money that I make still isn’t enough to pay for the price of gas” Collin Wray stated.
That is true. Most kids our age that are just learning how to drive need to...