Yes, the cost of energy has been important since the 1970's energy crisis. That fact doesn't add much to this conversation. I thought that the point being made

Yes, the cost of energy has been important since the 1970's energy crisis. That fact doesn't add much to this conversation. I thought that the point being made was the direct use of fuel was a major line item in personal budget (or near-direct if substituting Uber rides for own car) which doesn't have to be the case.