I still disagree TG. I would maintain that when you look at the total impact of fuel prices (ie, COGS, commuting, home heating) the largest percentage of these costs is likely still an individual's daily commute. Their choice to not live close to wherever they are commuting is by definition a choice, and therefore not a necessity.
Maybe the average american is buying 200$ worth of petroleum products a month and I don't realize it... but it just doesn't seem like it.
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