Based on the classic Kübler-Ross model.

1. Denial: "Soon, everything is going back to normal and we will have our cheap gasoline back so that we don't have to change our lifestyle."
2. Anger: "Why aren't you politicians doing something about those gasoline prices? Huh? See if I ever vote for you again!"
3. Bargaining: "Please, Saudis/Nigerians/Russians/Vene­zuelans - can't you spare a few additional gallons? Don't you see that I am suffering here?"
4. Depression: "There is nothing we can do - we are all doomed and our economy will never recover from this. It is truly the end of history..."
5. Acceptance: "Okay, maybe it's time to invest in public transportation again. And bicycles. And maybe my house doesn't need to be quite as big if I can reduce my commute in exchange..."