The electric company just had a rate hike too and my bill jumped $9.81 cents per month. I am on a budgeted plan so I pay the same every month. Now its higher, yuk!!! Now yesterday the gas company asked for a rate hike....You're so right Dotsie it is getting s scary. Where I live water is included in the space rent but my son pays a $50.00 a month water bill beside gas and electric...One of the local pawn shop owners was on TV news here and said his business has been doubling with people selling jewelry etc. to pay for gasoline. Alot of the familys here have 3 cars and this is not a place you can get around easily without a car....or magic carpet!!! [Wink]

[ April 28, 2006, 09:07 PM: Message edited by: chatty lady ]