How would life change in your city if gas at the pump went to ten a gallon a year from now? (live, prices)

[OyCrumbler]

I've been reading about various scenarios for when certain commodities go up, and oil (energy in general) always pops up.

Now, I know this is a whole can of worms tied to all other kinds of commodities and such, but what I'm wondering is if you just took this at face value (approximately ten dollars a gallon at all gas stations), how drastically do you think your life would change? What do you think you'd be willing to or have to do under these conditions?

[kidphilly]

I'd be a lot healthier and using my bike a lot more. More importantly my auto allownace better go up considerably.

Ugh I fill my tank ~2.5 times a week, at 16 gallons that would be 1660-1700 a month in gas alone before all the PA and NJ tolls I pay on a regular basis. I would not be happy

[jtur88]

The price of groceries would double, because they get hauled over the road in gas-guzzling trucks, mostly from a thousand miles away or more.

[Rob702]

I am from Europe originally, so I am used to high gas prices. Since I am no suburbanite not much would change. I would probably ride my bike a bit more often and perhaps get a more fuel-efficient cars. It is doable, just look at countries like Germany with gas prices around 9-10 dollars/gallon and they still drive like crazy.

[JViello]

I'd go out of business or have to raise prices 25% at least or charge a fuel surcharge.

[Visvaldis]

The we can blame the arabs, atheists, gays, muslims, environmental activists, and everyone who didn't watch the Casey Anthoiny trial.

[Neutral]

This is not Europe. People have to commute miles and miles to work in areas with limited transportation. 300-500 miles a week at $10 a gallon would not work for many people. Move closer? Everyone can not afford that, sorry.

[HeyHolliday!]

Life wouldn't be any different for me except I might have to pay $20 to $30 extra a month in gas costs. I live 10 minutes walking distance from my work and use my car sparingly.

[Lamplight]

First of all, I'd probably have to stop riding the bus unless it was absolutely necessary, as I'm guessing the cost for a pass would go up. I could ride my bike instead, so that wouldn't be a huge deal, and in fact it would probably be good for me. The biggest issue for me, by far, would be that every product I use would be more expensive. I don't own a car now, so I wouldn't have to worry about filling up with gas, but that's just a small part of the equation for everyone.

[Ghengis]

the numbers that show up on my bank statement associated with places that sell gasoline would be bigger than they are now.