I was being sarcastic, and I live with my wife and two kids and another on the way and I pay double for my petrol so I am well aware of the effect
Currently in Australia petrol prices are around $1.50 AUD per liter. To fill up an average car it is around $75. Very expencive. Not long ago it was under $1.
maybe because us americans are spoiled rotten. I agree, our gas price is still way cheaper than other countries. I know japanese pay pretty high gas price too.