chickenpatty Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Our gas budget is currently $900(!). We live about 40 minutes from church and work and boy, is it expensive! Anyone else in a similar boat? Dh's truck is a gas hog. He's currently looking at getting a small car - the payment and insurance would still be cheaper than the gas for his truck. The small cars are surprisingly pricey, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Whoa, that's a lot! Luckily my dh works 5min from home, there is no way we could afford that much gas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I feel for you! I am thankful that we live so close to town right now. It sounds like you're working on solutions, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'm impressed you are only spending $650 a month on groceries. I wish I could meet that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in PA Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yes, we're right there with you! And it stinks!!!:iagree: Dh does have small commuter car with good gas mileage, so that helps a bit, but his commute is an hour and 15 minutes each way. Our church is 20 minutes away, and we go there three times each week, sometimes four. We spent about $600 per month on gas, and maybe $350/mo. on groceries. Our situation isn't likely to change any time soon, because there are no jobs in dh's field much closer than his current one. And we're very attached to this area, so we're not planning to move closer to his job. So, that's just the way it is, but I don't like it. :glare: Erica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 We spend more than that - WAY more. At this point, almost all of our income is paying for gas/diesel. We are moving, hopefully within a week or so - the house isn't ready yet. This will save us 480 miles a week combined! I am selling my 12 passenger van and going with a minivan again - we won't all be able to go anywhere together, but food is more important. I won't be working everyday anymore - maybe just 3 times a week. This will save even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 My vehicle costs us about $80 a month. My husband's is even less... about $50 a month (but his commute is about 15 miles round trip). But, then, I'm not going anywhere right now. Once we start swimming again, we'll probably add another $40 to our monthly gas budget. Our food costs, OTOH... $600 a month, and I'm trying to get that number down... which is difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Holy moly! That is a lot! We are so blessed that my dh rides to work with a co-worker in a company truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Oh, my! It just makes me nauseous to think about. I'm so grateful we live in town and can manage with only one car. We budget $150/mo for gas now (though can usually keep it a little under that), and there's maybe another $30 a month for dh riding the subway. Sometimes one car can be inconvenient, but hearing what the rest of y'all are spending... Suddenly it seems like a blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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