Smart Choices

In 2004 I published my predictions of gasoline going over $2.50/gallon in 2005, over $3/gal in 2006, and over $4/gal in 2007.

Also I predicted that oil would go over $80/barrel in 2006 and over $100/ba in 2007. Any disruption in the Middle East will send it higher. Now oil is at a record high over $75/barrel. $80 no longer looks like lunacy - in fact, $100 looks reasonable for 2007.

Last year, 2005, when I was in France I used a smart car. This car is very fuel efficient getting over 60mpg and easy to park in tight spots. A great choice for the long narow winding roads of Europe. It is a SMART choice for the future as fuel will increase in expense and become rationed.

The smart car gets excellent mileage without the headaches of a hybrid.