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Crude Oil Problem

Over the past year everyone has felt the crunch at the fuel pumps. It has really taken a toll on the overall economy. While people are scared about it and upset, they have no choice but to continue buying fuel for their vehicles. It has impacted many areas of our lives though and it has some wondering if we are headed for another Depression.

Those that operate larger vehicles are feeling the pain the most. In fact, dealerships are getting more and more of them as trade-ins. They are getting compact cars so that they pay less for fuel. There are great incentives from the dealerships right now too in order to get people to buy those larger SUVS. Still, they simply aren’t moving like they should due to the fuel costs.

People are more selective about where they go as well. Instead of traveling in their vehicles they are staying home. They are planning out trips to run errands so that they don’t go to the same places again and again. They are also shopping for what they can online to reduce trips out. The tourist industry is definitely suffering due to fuel surcharges by airlines as well.

Carpooling to work has become more common. In fact, some employers are allowing their staff to work four days a week but longer hours. This way there is one less day a week that they have to pay to commute. Parents are cutting back on extra activities for kids too due to the cost of fuel to get them there.

Those that use public transportation including buses and taxi cabs have found the costs have increased. This is due to the money they are paying for fuel to supply the services. They have to cover those increased overhead costs, and the only way to do so is to pass them on to the consumers.

The cost of everything you buy including food and supplies has also gone up. That is because the cost of fuel to get them delivered has gone through the roof. Diesel fuel is already expensive and trucking companies are really being hit hard by the increases. They move products all day long to various parts of the country. Those semi trucks also get very poor fuel mileage.

As a result, consumer debt has risen. People are finding their budget just can’t handle all of the extra effects. There is such a ripple effect with the increased cost of fuel that they are paying hundreds more each month than they once were. Yet their wages aren’t increasing to cover those additional expenses.

As a result people have to cut out what they don’t need. That means family activities and even the types of food they eat. You will notice more families buying food rather than eating out as they simply can’t afford it. Too many people are relying on their credit cards to get them through the month as well. They just don’t have enough income to cover all their expenses so each month they are further and further in debt.