I’m not sure what that has to do with this discussion, though. Someone who can’t afford a car at all and takes the bus isn’t affected by gas prices, and raisin

I’m not sure what that has to do with this discussion, though. Someone who can’t afford a car at all and takes the bus isn’t affected by gas prices, and raising/lowering gas prices won’t help them afford a car significantly more easily. Gasoline is essentially the smallest cost related to vehicle ownership.