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    New Report Details the Pain Rising Gas Prices Are Inflicting

    What’s the “tipping point” for gasoline prices—the amount that will cause drivers to really cut back on using the car?  A Washington Post-ABC News poll says is $4.38 cents a gallon in most of the country and $5.12 in the west, where prices are higher.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    What’s the “tipping point” for gasoline prices—the amount that will cause drivers to really cut back on using the car? A Washington Post-ABC News poll says is $4.38 cents a gallon in most of the country and $5.12 in the west, where prices are higher.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

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      Karen Radziner

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