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New Report Details the Pain Rising Gas Prices Are Inflicting

What’s the “tipping point” for gasoline prices—the amount that will cause drivers to really cut back on using the car?  A Washington Post-ABC News poll says is $4.38 cents a gallon in most of the country and $5.12 in the west, where prices are higher.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

What’s the “tipping point” for gasoline prices—the amount that will cause drivers to really cut back on using the car? A Washington Post-ABC News poll says is $4.38 cents a gallon in most of the country and $5.12 in the west, where prices are higher.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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