Crain's Chicago Business wrote:
Gasoline prices are pumping $5 billion from the Chicago-area economy, a hit that could cost the region roughly 62,000 jobs if prices stay above $3 for the remainder of the year, according to a new study prepared for Crain's. And if gas hits $4 a gallon — as some predict could happen soon — the economic drag reaches more than $8.5 billion and means 102,000 fewer jobs than the area otherwise would have seen.
Anyway, I once polled how you felt life was going in the past six years (and the response was pretty much positive) so here's the next on the block. Regarding your disposible income spending (shopping, trips, dining out, etc):
How much are fuel prices affecting your spending habits?
Drastically: | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 5 (6.8%) |
A lot: | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 17 (23.0%) |
Somewhat: | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 18 (24.3%) |
Minimally: | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 16 (21.6%) |
Not at all: | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 18 (24.3%) |
Total: | 74 |