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Again, the high cost isn’t the problem, it’s that it is now higher than it was before and wages haven’t gone up to match it. Of course that’s the case outside the US too, we’re all in the same boat. All I’m saying is the low starting price point does not change the burden it puts on people’s wallets when it gets more expensive.

Well it seems people in the rest of the world don’t know how cost of living, inflation, or necessity work either.

The US is structured so you need a car unless you’re one of a lucky few in an urban area not built for cars. The nearest grocery store to me is a 20 minute drive in both directions.

The problem isn’t the raw cost of gas, it’s the relative increase in cost which raises the cost of living in step because you cannot live here without a car. It prices people out of getting to their job and going to the grocery store.

Not when you live in an area built exclusively for cars where the cost of living is structured around gas being $3/gal. I’m thankful I at least live in an area of my state that is somewhat navigable by bike. The US sucks man

If you prefer white rice to brown but actually want some nutrients I highly recommend trying out basmati rice - it’s relatively easy and inexpensive to get in bulk and I almost never eat any other type of rice anymore