We asked and you answered on Facebook, telling us how the high gas prices are fueling your frustration and impacting your everyday life.
Rose Ann King posts on Facebook “Can't afford to leave the house!!!!!"
And she's not alone; many comment that they can barely afford their daily commute to work.
Michael Wood says: "I drive from grayling to TC for work. I traded in my pickup for a hybred [sic] (17mpg to 50mpg). I am also getting my house in Grayling ready to rent/sell and moving to TC to cut the gas need.”
Curvaceous Women Light Jacobs comments, “Well I am at the point where it costs me nearly as much to go to work as I make while I am there!! So in my morning job, I am walking away from 4 hours of work with $8 in my pocket after gas and taxes..."
Even getting around to run simple errands has turned into a big ordeal as folks become more conscious of making the most out of any trip out.
Melissa E Minielly posts on 7&4’s Facebook Page, “It's affecting how many times I go to Gaylord from Lewiston for groceries. So I'm spending more on groceries since I can't afford the drive!"
Jill Hickman Kruger says in a post, “I try to do all my errands at one time.”
More than ever, people are now pinching pennies and choosing to spend money only on the necessities.
Penny Morris says in a Facebook post, “As a small business owner, I am seeing less clients as they decided what services are essential and what must be dropped. Unfortunately, most people choose to drop their exercise classes, choosing their health last.
The pain at the pump is also forcing people to alter their health care.
Dawn de Bruyn comments” I have to change doctors to ones closer to my home.”
Mary Jacobson writes “Can't afford it staying home .cancelling dr. [sic] appointments.”
