This month, I am writing with the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life community every day. Yesterday, I decided to stop for gas even though I did not "need" it. If you live in California, please skip this post about gas prices you would consider to be bargain!
I've driven cars with a focus on gas-mileage since the Arab-Oil-Embargo when most of you were not even born. Compact, sub-compact, standard-transmission, and even diesel cars have been parts of my personal fleet over the years even when prices were less of a consideration. "It's best for the environment," I believe.
Yesterday, I drove by my usual station in gas-friendly-New Jersey and decided against stopping as I was still half full. But I did note the (still) user friendly $3.09 price. This morning, as I raced to an early morning class, I noticed more-than-the-usual-number of cars at the station. I also noticed the price had risen to $3.29.
The snow and hail were demanding my attention on the way home, and I blinked to make sure I was reading the sign correctly, but yes, the price was even higher, $3.41. I stopped because, let's face it, I would need gas before prices came down.
I can only imagine the impact on petrol prices in California, Sicily, Iceland where even these higher NJ prices would be considered bargains???
7 comments:
I worry about the prices of food, gas, healthcare, everything. It makes me want a moped or an e-bike or a golf cart and that my work was closer so I could just hop in and not even drive a car. You're smart to keep filling that tank while the prices are low.
Lots unsaid in this post, but yes, to what's both said and unsaid! Grateful for my trusty hybrid that's in the garage, and worried for many reasons at this juncture in time.
Diane(newtreemom)
I haven’t gone by the gas station yet… not looking forward to seeing how the price has changed. At least I have my Kroger fuel points…
Our local has been running at $2.96. Don’t know what it will be next time I stop. Arjeha
I'm in New Jersey and I have to put Premium in my Volvo - I should have stuck with my little Subaru!
😑 We’re seeing this here in Idaho, too. Up 18 cents at Costco in one day. It was so predictable. I also worry this will get worse.
Anita, I WISH the gas over here in California was that price right now. It used to be that price at the one I usually go to, but now its up to $4.24/$4.39!!! Why?????? It's outrageous!!!! I don't like that everything is going up in price!!! I wanna wake up from this nightmare already!!!
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