How have gas and fuel prices affected your budgeting?

“I think it affected it a lot because we have a long commute – 20 miles each way on $2 a gallon is pretty difficult.”

Judi Gamble, Greenbush

“It doesn’t make much of a difference – I still spend the money.”

Torrie Potter, East Corinth

“This is the first year I’ve bought fuel, so I don’t notice the difference.”

Aaron Olivares, Orono

“I’m really poor! I can barely afford to put gas in my car!”

Meg Chute, Orono

“They have not affected it at all. I’m not happy about it, but I’m dealing with it.”

Joe Maher, Hermon

“I don’t pay for my own heat, and I live near work, so not too much.”

Lisa Stevens, Ellsworth

“Prices are higher so I spend more money on gas.”

Jonathan Haberzettl, Orono

“Immensely! It was 97 cents a gallon when I bought my truck – it was $22 to fill the tank back then, now it’s almost $50.”

Devon Rogers, Bucksport