Isn't the solution to high gas prices simply to use less gas?

Supply an demand is still a law that is dependent on demand.

There are plenty of ways to cut gas use but Americans are largely unwilling.

People seem more concerned about the appearance of commuting via mass transit, car pool or even a 50cc scooter (some get upwards of 76 miles per gallon) than what impact such changes would make on the amount of fuel actually consumed. This isn't a case of developing new technologies.. it is a case of being willing to take responsibility for our own situation, cutting back, and making use of existing technologies. 

By comparison the United States has paid less for fuel than the majority of other countries since the inception of burning petroleum.

It seems an act of avoidance and not facing reality to think this would remain to be the case through the depletion of this fuel source.

Many of our fellow "world citizens" find our whining & lack-of-preparation-for-such frustrating and laughable. Who can blame them, we can be pretty lacking in common sense and appear quite self-centered.