Ren, earnings wise, are you the “average” middle class? First off I believe there is a lot of debate on exactly what earnings range defines the middle class. If the general range is between 30k-100k, an “average” middle class household who are somewhere in the 40k-50k range is definitely going to feel the hurt of an extra $400 per month. Higher gas prices don’t just add to driving costs, they translate to higher costs in food and clothing and just about anything you buy.
