From an nytimes.com article:

So, for now, higher gas prices and interest rates seem to be only irritants for many people here. But they also represent worrying trends. "Sure, I'm feeling the impact," said Willie Poole, 50, a factory worker. "It costs me $75 to fill up the tank on my Chevy Tahoe now. But there's not much I can do about it."

Well, I don't know: try selling the fucking Tahoe and buying a used Toyota Camry.

Or carpool.

Or buy a scooter for your trips to work. Those things get, like, 70 miles to the gallon.

I mean, really.