With oil at a record price of $139 a barrel [View All]

[Aussie leftie]

What a perfect opportunity to learn to deal with the situation in a practical way. Here in Australia we are paying almost $8 a gallon. I now walk more. I make less trips into town in the car. Driving a bit slower helps the gas to last longer. Car pooling also helps. Public transport can also be a good option.

We are now starting to realize that petrol is a finite resource and that the good old days of zipping around in a big old "oiler burner" with the air conditioner going is over.

Cars over 4 cylinder should be taxed off the road unless the owner can prove that he/she has a legitimate use for them.

Insulation is a much better option for houses instead of air conditioning. And as I've said before - hang out the washing instead of putting it through a clothes dryer.