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Monday, June 09, 2008

Disproportional impact of oil

The impact of high oil price is being felt disproportionally across the country. In the rural area, where most people drive pick-ups, and in the South, where people are poorer and no public transportation is available. More on NYT article, "Rural U.S. Takes Worst Hit as Gas Tops $4 Average".






(click to enlarge; courtesy of NYT)