Everyone hates to spend money at the gas pump. It’s an age-old complaint – even when gas was under $1 a gallon, people still complained about rising gas prices. In 2011, gasoline expenditures (as a percentage of the total family budget) have approached their highest level in 30 years. According to the Oil Price Information Service, 8.4% of the average family’s income is now spent on gasoline, reaching a record annual level of $4,155.
