What happened to the gas prices?
September 17, 2008 by kellys
Filed under automotive, news, odds and ends
I couldn’t believe how high gas prices went right after Hurricane Ike. So I took this picture on Saturday. On Sunday, prices stayed put. On Monday, prices went back down to $3.99/gal. Today I paid $3.89/gal. I never thought I would be happy to pay $3.89/gal. It is so sad!
I can’t believe the gas prices!
My family and I would like to thank you for all your prayers and concerns due to Hurricane Ike. They are fine. We still haven’t heard from one sister but I am sure she is fine. Turns out, I had to literally pay a price yesterday for Ike as well! $5.39 to be exact. Yep, you read it right.
Yesterday, when I went to work, the price for a gallon of gas was $3.49. When I got off 14 hours later , gas was $5.39 per gallon. Can anyone say gas gouge!!!!!!!!!
What about you? Did you see a raking …read more
Price Gouging Impacts Families
August 5, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under automotive, financial matters
I’ve been told for quite some time now that gas companies are only allowed to charge a certain amount above what they pay for the gas. The Department of Energy even has a site where consumers can report price gouging on gasoline.
A recent trip to Wal-Mart left me questioning what is going on around here. Murphy Express is selling gas for thirty cents less per gallon than the other gas stations. Thirty cents!!!! Unbelievable! Yes, it is definitely worth driving the few extra miles for the savings.
Needless to say, the competition has been …read more
How Gas Prices Are Changing “Me Time”
July 9, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under self-help
The following is a guest post.
As a stay-at-home mom of three boys ages three and under, it is VITAL that I get some time to myself. It helps me establish my identity outside of being a wife and mom and it makes me a better spouse and parent.
In the early months of my new stay-at-home mom status, my “Me-time” was spent bargain hunting and garage sale shopping in town by myself. (In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a nerd who enjoys getting good deals!)
But now going to town is an $8 expenditure. My days of “bumming around town” are now …read more
New Poll: Gas Prices & Driving
April 28, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under poll
We have a new poll up. Please take a moment to vote and comment below. Thanks!
If you’d like, you can view the results of the last poll about reusable grocery bags.
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