Cheap: Fuel

When gas is cheap, consumers tend to buy larger, less fuel-efficient vehicles.

True "cheap fuel" is largely an illusion maintained by ignoring the long-term receipts. When we celebrate low prices, we often overlook what is being sacrificed to maintain them. CHEAP FUEL

When energy is cheap, disposable income rises, and the economy generally hums with activity. 🛑 The Hidden Costs of Bargain Energy When gas is cheap, consumers tend to buy