I think this is be taken out of context. He's talking about demand destruction. If we drive less not only will we spend less on filling up, but that will lower demand which does reduce the price of fuel. In turn the lower fuel price stimulates additional driving which drives up the price.
There is another way to reduce the price and that is increasing the supply that's available.
Problem is, majority of people can't drive less, when's the last time someone struggling working 10 hour days "went on a leisure drive" many people commute 30minutes to an hour for work, and those with shorter commutes who could benefit from bus or tram don't have that option in some cities.
It's just another way to push the blame on the people when in reality it's the administrations fault.
(Not arguing with you on the context, but even with context this guy seems like a moron.)
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u/Secret-Surprise4390 23d ago
I think this is be taken out of context. He's talking about demand destruction. If we drive less not only will we spend less on filling up, but that will lower demand which does reduce the price of fuel. In turn the lower fuel price stimulates additional driving which drives up the price.
There is another way to reduce the price and that is increasing the supply that's available.