1. The Everyday Challenge: When a Full Tank Starts to Feel Like a Luxury “Gas went up again?” Over the past week, that question has been heard at countless gas stations across the country. With fuel prices climbing day after day, many drivers are beginning to recalculate the true cost of their daily commute. Winter is already the most expensive season for transportation. Now, as gas prices continue to climb, more and more drivers are wondering: Is it still practical — or affordable — to drive through the winter?