News : Consumer Credit Counseling Service: Atlantans hammered by rising gas costs

Thursday, February 14, 2008
Atlanta Business Chronicle

Customers of Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Greater Atlanta spent 9 percent more on gas and food in January 2008, the nonprofit credit counseling agency reported Thursday.

Metro Atlantans spent an average of $531 on gas and food in January, compared with an average of $486 in January 2007. The $531 accounted for about 30 percent of their monthly living expenses of $1,774, CCCS said.

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