Gas prices in Europe pass $4 threshold

[unhappycamper]

Gas prices in Europe pass $4 threshold
By Geoff Ziezulewicz, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Friday, May 23, 2008

Ugh. We all knew it was coming. But that doesn’t make its arrival any easier on American wallets.

Say hello to the $4 gallon of gas, coming to an Army and Air Force Exchange Service pump near you, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Each gas price increase and record-breaking oil price brings consternation to drivers. But where does the buck stop on pricey fuel, and what amount will make American drivers alter their driving habits?

Nearly three months ago, Stars and Stripes posed the question to U.S. motorists in Europe. The consensus seemed to be that $4 a gallon was too much. Now that the lowest grade of fuel sold at AAFES stations in Europe has reached that level, will people change their driving habits?

Airman 1st Class LaFayette Workman of the 100th Services Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, England, was shocked when told Thursday that the new high was coming.


Rest of article at: http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=55017

[flor de jasmim]

1. That's only if you're lucky enough to get it at a military base. On the street it's $9 / gallon!