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Terrifying prediction of WDW's demise!
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ColoradoDWFan
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Maybe people will start driving vehicles that get better than 12 MPG? I drive a Scion that gets 40+MPG and don't feel the crunch of $3+ gas.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
You do realize it can go up REAL quick don't you. We're a third of the way there. And about 7 years ago you would have said "Yes, and gas is so close to the 3 buck mark.:lookaroun:lol:" wouldn't you? :hammer:
Yeah, I do. I remember last summer very well.
Thoughts like this, however, just seem petty and alarmist, and without getting political, I feel that Gas is on it's way out.
devoy1701
Well-Known Member
Makes perfect sense...we're going to run out anyway so why drill for it here?
We're a LONG way from running out of oil btw.
Figment632
New Member
When the day comes that they design a hybrid that looks like a real car and not a goofy toy car i will buy one.
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
We hit $4 a year ago and oil tanked. People just stopped driving. The price plummeted in late summer and bottomed out around $1.50 here. More than anything, the oil companies need people to buy their product, and not just for necessary trips. And I think last year showed them that when pinched, people will simply refuse to drive.
Maybe I've oversimplified this in my mind, but I'm just not too stressed over oil prices.
Maybe I've oversimplified this in my mind, but I'm just not too stressed over oil prices.
Like when I see people in smart cars, I think about clowns :ROFLOL:
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
Here's something else to keep in mind about gas prices. According to this graph, going back to 1973, the price of a gallon of gas has NEVER been lower than $1 a gallon in today's prices.
In 1981, gas was $3.34 when accounting for inflation. The fact that the price at the pump was a lot lower 30 years ago doesn't mean it was a lot easier for people to pay those prices, based on incomes at the time.
In 1981, gas was $3.34 when accounting for inflation. The fact that the price at the pump was a lot lower 30 years ago doesn't mean it was a lot easier for people to pay those prices, based on incomes at the time.
Hey that first link added to my fear! It actually says in point III. A. that we will simply have to go without some conveniences such as trips to Disney!!!!!
DisneyLeo18
Active Member
"if gas hits $10 people will stop traveling". Well DUH! they really didnt go out on a limb with that one. I live in NY and gas is around $3 right now. if gas more than tripled anytime soon i would be in complete shock.
Research is research though, you don't necessarily have to write for a business mag to report business. Playboy has some article now and then too from what I hear.
Wait a tick...there are words in Playboy. Whodathought.
WDWmazprty
Well-Known Member
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
If gas hits $50, it'll be even worse than if it hits $10. I'm just sayin'.