Ok, this isn't really me asking you for your advice on a problem I have, but this posting definitely proves a point that will help you see things in a different light.
If you think gas prices are too high; odds are that you're just upset you can't travel without getting a pain in your pocketbook.
Did you, for one second think about this planet? The rising cost of fuel is preventing people from using their car, and therefore actually is good for Earth.

So, by taking the bus, riding your bike or carpooling, you save money and the next generation.