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Americans take to road but cautious after gas shock

Reuters -- GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - Robert Neal will take to the road this Independence Day holiday the same as millions of other Americans. But there's a difference in their road-trip ritual this Fourth of July.

The price of gasoline, while down sharply from last year's peak, means the 74-year-old owner of a motor home may not venture as far as he has in the past.

Standing in shorts and sneakers outside his RV at a campground in Grapevine, a lakeside town near Dallas, Neal said he and his wife remained unsure where to go next. "The gas price as it is now, it's a maybe, maybe," he said.

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Tenshot All-Star Author Quad Cities Posts:610 Points:973,700 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:15:28 PM Ignore Tenshot Report Abuse Staying close to home
hamdriver Veteran Author Lansing Posts:423 Points:477,745 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:12:32 PM Ignore hamdriver Report Abuse WOOOHOOOO
Jizme Champion Author Lincoln Posts:4,938 Points:1,933,065 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:12:00 PM Ignore Jizme Report Abuse I hope they go down more.
gsofrs Sophomore Author Greensboro Posts:158 Points:323,450 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:08:37 PM Ignore gsofrs Report Abuse Still driving to FL from NC. Travel will be tough on the wallet, although not as bad as last year $4.00/gal. Cut back on doing other things due to higher gas cost than in years past.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:3,153 Points:624,435 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:02:14 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse would expect travel to be down
Skip928 Champion Author Arizona Posts:1,835 Points:691,425 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:57:46 PM Ignore Skip928 Report Abuse Almost 15 million out of work. Are they really traveling this holiday?
travelzonecente Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,845 Points:459,490 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:54:52 PM Ignore travelzonecente Report Abuse Price will be stable over the weekend
tidbitKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,105 Points:418,095 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:54:39 PM Ignore tidbitKY Report Abuse Staying put because of the economy; saving money. Hope and Change will increase taxes pretty soon to pay for all the spending.
rwm1 Champion Author Iowa Posts:1,952 Points:845,525 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:53:12 PM Ignore rwm1 Report Abuse Compared to last year, I'm seeing more boats on the Missouri River and slightly more traffic but most of that is less than 2 to 3 hours drive away from Council Bluffs and Shenandoah. For me its just the same commute.
rnonempty Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:51 Points:120,675 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:49:01 PM Ignore rnonempty Report Abuse I am staying put because I really can't afford gas for my truck. I do not have a full-time job at this time.
C4U Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,285 Points:820,545 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:44:06 PM Ignore C4U Report Abuse I'm staying home cant afford to do anything with the economy and jobs like it is. Conservation is the best thing we can do. We still need to implement a fast track to alternative fuels and energy to be come energy independent from foreign support, big oil companies and local utilities monopoly.
mmene Champion Author Houston Posts:2,585 Points:588,395 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:44:00 PM Ignore mmene Report Abuse Yeah, when people are worried about whether they can pay their mortgage how can they think of expensive road trips.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,845 Points:655,670 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:40:05 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Don't have one.
YLHandyman Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,604 Points:834,545 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:34:24 PM Ignore YLHandyman Report Abuse My RV is staying home.
ByGuy Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,251 Points:790,635 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:33:15 PM Ignore ByGuy Report Abuse Right on, TXGasPriceSpy!
Grismer Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:3,722 Points:769,590 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:32:47 PM Ignore Grismer Report Abuse With the current economic uncertainties, people are using common sense by reducing wasteful driving habits. I wish the same could be said of governments.
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,696 Points:506,470 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:28:44 PM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse This article sounds fine until you realize that several things were not mentioned. Unemployment is at a 26 year high, many houses are still being foreclosed upon and the economy is horrible. Every situation is different.
skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:3,529 Points:766,090 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:26:36 PM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse You can't live by what you have been doing in the past but live now in the present with the problems we have and the bad economy. Because we have and RV doesn't mean we have to go on a road trip because we have in the past.
hectorsosajr Sophomore Author Utah Posts:220 Points:311,780 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:25:38 PM Ignore hectorsosajr Report Abuse Hot Grill and Fireworks AT my house.
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,948 Points:1,146,050 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:21:16 PM Ignore esquared Report Abuse Road-trip rituals MUST change if we ever expect to wean ourselves off foreign oil!
abuck Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:3,302 Points:592,120 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:11:25 PM Ignore abuck Report Abuse I'll be taking the road...about 2 miles to the inlaws....
fordfan1 Champion Author Indiana Posts:4,199 Points:917,140 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:07:00 PM Ignore fordfan1 Report Abuse The lucky few that can afford to go on vacation or travel. I hope all have a safe and happy trip.
baitmn Champion Author New Orleans Posts:4,023 Points:1,131,950 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:06:55 PM Ignore baitmn Report Abuse Mr. Neal is right there, all RVer are being caution now, this economy is in bad shape, all due to the GREED
wizzard1222 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,723 Points:1,346,115 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:03:10 PM Ignore wizzard1222 Report Abuse Old Mr. Neal knew that RV was a gas hog...@ any price!
jd2009 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:1,801 Points:562,360 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:59:37 AM Ignore jd2009 Report Abuse Not planning to go anywhere ... staying home this year
Jeepmon All-Star Author San Jose Posts:648 Points:641,190 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:57:44 AM Ignore Jeepmon Report Abuse This is a bunch of crap.. EVERYONE and I mean everyone is staying at home saving their money.. NO ONE I know is going anywhere..
REVLAW Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,434 Points:1,035,040 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:57:36 AM Ignore REVLAW Report Abuse Excitement in uncertainty.
dl72 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,482 Points:456,635 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:56:50 AM Ignore dl72 Report Abuse Low gas prices are in the days of the past. You will see less and less drivers on the road as gas prices go up.
seville04 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:3,198 Points:1,157,540 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:56:37 AM Ignore seville04 Report Abuse I'm not going anywhere.
PFCASTA All-Star Author Worcester Posts:688 Points:1,074,685 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:55:29 AM Ignore PFCASTA Report Abuse Stay close to home
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,930 Points:797,015 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:52:07 AM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse We need to keep conserving to keep the supply up and demand down.
jony Champion Author Florida Posts:2,963 Points:827,875 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:48:22 AM Ignore jony Report Abuse Reduce all uncessary driving and combine all trips
fairchildd Champion Author Kansas City Posts:4,063 Points:979,715 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:47:04 AM Ignore fairchildd Report Abuse I'm staying right at home
pecos Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,783 Points:1,255,130 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:46:04 AM Ignore pecos Report Abuse Watch the gas go up.
twiper1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,951 Points:633,070 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:45:40 AM Ignore twiper1 Report Abuse Im staying in Chula Vista this yer. I cant afford anything else
uglytom Champion Author Florida Posts:3,126 Points:684,090 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:45:30 AM Ignore uglytom Report Abuse I am as sorry for them as I am for us all.
gasie1 Champion Author Maine Posts:5,651 Points:1,572,040 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:43:35 AM Ignore gasie1 Report Abuse Staying home this year.
fuelconscious All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:670 Points:238,570 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:43:27 AM Ignore fuelconscious Report Abuse I am planning to drive and keep my interstate highway speed between 60 and no more then 65 miles per hour.
Dipstick1 Champion Author Amarillo Posts:5,140 Points:1,477,790 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:42:25 AM Ignore Dipstick1 Report Abuse You could also say they are sharply up from where they were 6 months ago.
cresovia Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,062 Points:669,810 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:42:15 AM Ignore cresovia Report Abuse If you're traveling then check out Gas Buddy websites for the cheapest gas, that is my advice.
RedRam2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,564 Points:604,625 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:36:57 AM Ignore RedRam2005 Report Abuse Where is the cost of gas sharply down? Unless sharply is simply an extreme exaggeration to sell the story.
I10Express Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,720 Points:665,270 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:30:17 AM Ignore I10Express Report Abuse I'm staying home. Prices have dropped some but not enough to make me trust that they are leveling off.
gordonfan05 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,868 Points:663,435 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:29:07 AM Ignore gordonfan05 Report Abuse Need to stay home and rest.
coyoteAB Champion Author Alberta Posts:1,353 Points:110,425 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:27:54 AM Ignore coyoteAB Report Abuse Staying home would send a big message.
FordGuy48 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,218 Points:472,705 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:26:18 AM Ignore FordGuy48 Report Abuse Park that RV, stay home!!!!!!!!!!
Lizzylou Champion Author Stockton Posts:4,540 Points:1,505,675 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:26:01 AM Ignore Lizzylou Report Abuse If more people would stay close to home this weekend it will be sending a powerful message to the big oil companies!
rattman Rookie Author Illinois Posts:5 Points:1,100 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:24:46 AM Ignore rattman Report Abuse spudly03 thats one of the best ideas yet. you've got some great views
REBA1055 Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:236 Points:428,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:21:10 AM Ignore REBA1055 Report Abuse Gas jumped here by 10 cents and that was after the price of oil fell, I for one won't be traveling this hoiliday because I tend to conserve like most people but we still get a screwing.
spudly03 Champion Author Boise Posts:1,140 Points:276,740 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:21:08 AM Ignore spudly03 Report Abuse A few dollars for gas and a trip to a nearby campground is what people need to stay sane in this day and age.
rattman Rookie Author Illinois Posts:5 Points:1,100 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:18:10 AM Ignore rattman Report Abuse conserve fuel? don't take unneeded trips? help stop global warming? Wake up America government control is in all of your voices. this country was totally built on the people not politics. we are conserving fuel, use is down yet with a lowering of oil price gas here jumped 22 cents overnite. as far as trips as a kid i remember those unneeded rides in the country to see America. and global warming is a total farce. the earth is has been cooling over the last 5 years,don't trust me? good, research the FACTS completely. do it for yourself don't take someone else's word
thomas41546 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:3,014 Points:1,381,100 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:16:51 AM Ignore thomas41546 Report Abuse what does last year have to do with todays price. I am sure it won't spike to 4 bucks this weekend.