The NY Times published this really interesting chart (above) on where the gas price increases are having their biggest effect. Not surprisingly, it's in areas that are relatively poor and rural, where people undoubtedly need to drive long distances for work, school, shopping, and even socializing. I wonder how this might effect the election...
Gas budget as a percentage of income
The NY Times published this really interesting chart (above) on where the gas price increases are having their biggest effect. Not surprisingly, it's in areas that are relatively poor and rural, where people undoubtedly need to drive long distances for work, school, shopping, and even socializing. I wonder how this might effect the election...

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