Gas prices surge — and the pain outpaces the reality

The article discusses the current energy crisis in the U.S., noting that while gas price increases are manageable compared to other regions and were lower than 2022 levels, the rapid rise is causing consumer stress. It details how rising costs are forcing lower-income households to allocate a larger share of their income to gasoline, leading to signs of growing credit stress and reduced discretionary spending.

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