Would returning to live in small towns and villages help the country to bring down oil and other prices??

Question

Good suggestions appreciated!

Answer 1

it would only help if we could also work where we live.  Otherwise, greater commutes and use of gasoline.  But prices are artificially manipulated by the producers and not strictly a function of demand.  

Much also depends on whether we use energy-efficient construction of homes and workplaces: good insulation, passive solar systems, solar panels to generate electricity, etc.

Answer 2

No because when you live in a small town you tend to drive places a LOT more.  Also, things do tend to cost less, but the shipping things all over is pretty hard.  So I don't agree.  I think creating more/better public transportation will really help save money.