As long as we keep consuming, then the Middle Eastern oil companies will keep raising the price of oil per barrel. I rarely drive anywhere anymore unless it's to work or the gym. Those nice nights out to go see a movie and get dinner are replaced by staying home and renting a movie. I can't afford the $15-$20 roundtrip in gas to go to a nice mall/shopping center with restaurants and movie theaters. I used to fill up 5-7 times a month, now I'm down to 3 or 4 fill-ups per month.