The Spark

the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist

“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx

Inflation Is Down, But Car Prices Aren’t!

Oct 28, 2024

The official government statistics show that inflation has cooled down. But that doesn’t mean that workers can afford the basic necessities!

For most people having a car isn’t a choice; it’s the only means to get to work. But cars are more and more out of reach for many workers. Kelly Blue Book reports that as of September, the average new car costs $48,397. Used car prices have dropped slightly in the past two years, but the average one still ranges from $27,000 to $31,000 according to CarGurus. That’s more than a lot of workers make in a whole year!

Funny how the bosses want you at work, but don’t pay you enough to get there—let alone safely.