I‘ll preface this by saying that I am not a commuter. I work from home. My Jeep Grand Cherokee is in the drive way most of the time. But I live up in the mountains where snowfall is great and dependable four wheel drive is absolutely necessary. When I do have to travel a distance it is usually to my farm, Carley Brook Farm, which is also located in the mountains – about an hour away – and the roads can be a real challenge in the winter.
The other day I go down the mountain and into town on a few errands and stop to fill the tank. Earlier that morning oil had surpassed $74 per barrel. The price at the pump had already reflected the morning news by jumping a few cents up from the previous day.
