Fuel Economy Skeptic Gifts

'Of course, you're probably concerned with mileage and the high gas prices. . .'

"Gas. Regular. Premium. Super. You don’t want to know."

Doug fights back at soaring gas prices.

'Are we broke yet?'

"We're off. We got a loan to fill er up!"

' Can I borrow change for the bus? With the cost of gas, I just can't justify buzzing around the city in that thing.'

'One thing about being in the drivers seat -- you pay for the gas.'

Cars feeding at a gas tanker on the side of the road

Oil shock.

"We're not certain why they disappeared, but archeologists speculate that it may have had something to do with their size."

"It was $78 but that was when you started filling, it's $96 Now."

"...and you've got private use of it, so long as you don't exceed 10,000 mile per annum.'

Propane Supply

'What happens when we run out of gas?!'

Short Memories

"We'd better NOT fill up on Earth - I've heard it's very expensive!"

Peak Oil - 'Are we there yet, Dad?'

"You wouldn't believe how much it costs to feed eight tiny reindeer."

The last drop of oil...

The New Modern-Day Lament.

"Make it a gallon and a half. I'm living one day at a time."

'Turn right at the first $4.09 unleaded, then a hang a left at $4.03 unleaded, and over the bridge, past the $4.01 unleaded...'

Deliverers of fine fuel protests.

Pot of Gold...

I feel so helpless. Fuel price anger counseling – $25. The gas companies could charge me whatever they wanted and I couldn't do a darn thing about it. I'm utterly powerless – a pawn in some sick geopolitical game where I've got no options. What if I can't afford to drive my 6,000-ton SUV two blocks to the gym?!

'America uses 20 million barrels of oil a day. Our profits are up, but is it sustainable? Will consumers run out of money?'

"When are you gonna tell him he's in the protest convoy and not a queue for petrol?"

"Clean your wallet, sir?"

'But on the plus side, I felt better about owning an SUV as soon as I bought some oil stocks.'

With gas prices soaring, many stations have begun posting EMS teams next to their pumps.

Gasoline fuel theft

'Here's your problem - you need more air in your tires for better gas mileage...'

"These gas prices are crazy! By the time I'm old enough to drive...I'll only be able to date girls who live within a 1-gallon radius."

"That's all you got? 'Don't waste money on premium gas?'"

Facing a Cold Winter