While we might have cheaper fuel, generally speaking, it’s still expensive in comparison when budgeting or expecting a certain price. I believe those in the US also drive further than many other countries due to commuting and often lack of public transportation in metropolitan areas (though that’s improving too). I drive ~25 miles round trip now which is better than my old 35 miles 1-way before. I interviewed for a place on the other side of Chicago and that was 70 miles each way with a 95+minute commute (obviously I turned that down).

We’re also supposedly more self-sufficient with oil production so we shouldn’t feel the impacts of the war as much (fuck the “drill baby drill”).