Fuel scarcity has become the norm every December. I don't think I have ever witnessed a December without fuel scarcity or a hike in prices, it is a wheel that goes on and on every year. I guess the reason why people say January is a hard month is because of all the subconscious spending that happens in December.
imagine an invisible line of incursion that we shouldn't breach irrespective of the shift in our emotional state in the attempt to make the most of a certain period to enjoy the resources we've garnered.
This is going to require strong training of the mind to make this shift, it certainly won't come easy, especially with the temptations of relaxation that comes with the festive period.