Gas Prices: Is the Pain Really for Real?

Gas prices have jumped by 30¢ a gallon, to an average of $3.73, over the past month. Where I live, the increase seems even higher. It’s tough to get a gallon for less than $4, and filling up costs at least $50. I’ll admit that it hurts, and I don’t even drive much. (I have the good fortune of being able to take a train to work.)