Clark hears a lot of small talk about gas prices these days. Some say they are devastated by the prices. But are gas prices really affecting you? For people who make an average family income of $50,000, gas makes up 4 cents of every dollar they make. That’s not a huge deal. For people with smaller incomes, it’s a dime of every dollar. That’s a much bigger chunk and it’s taking a toll. The other group getting crushed by gas prices is truck drivers and those who drive for a living. They may be in a service industry that requires them to drive to visit clients. Those who drive work trucks, which get 9 to 12 miles per gallon, are also feeling the impact. So, it’s a case-by-case basis. You may want to get rid of a used car that chugs gasoline and instead buy one that sips it.