Fuel Flu Epidemic Sweeping the Globe

Ravaging the globe in biblical proportions is the Fuel Flu epidemic. Early signs include depleted budgets, indecision whether to drive or eat for the day, incessant complaining, and fear of the future. Transport industries such as trucking, shipping, etc., found a temporary solution to the Fuel Flu - pass the rising fuel costs down to us consumers of such necessities as food, clothing and shelter. Government response is to lift current requirements on fuel, so lower grade fuel can be released. Hmmm....let me think here - lower grade fuel results in further Fuel Flu complications such as dirtier engines which ultimately create an even greater need for more fuel and maintenance in order to function at all. That remedy looks like a "Catch 22" for sure! Intensifying Fuel Flu complications occurs when consumers opt to forego basic maintenance like having the oil changed regularly, replacing spark plugs, keeping the engine tuned, or properly inflating tires for 50