March 23, 2012

TAX WHAT YOU DON

Gas consumption falling as prices rise (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, 23 March 2012)

Americans have pumped less gas every week for the past year.

During those 52 weeks, gasoline consumption dropped by 4.2 billion gallons, or 3 percent, according to MasterCard SpendingPulse. The decline is longer than a 51-week slide during the recession.

The main reason: higher gas prices. 

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