Cheap Gas? Fill 'er up

I was hoping to do that. Last time I filled up was end of April, at $3.69/gal, so I was hoping after Memorial Day it would drop a bit, but I don't see that happening and I'm down to 2 bars now. (I have a short commute and bike most days, but drive on the weekends and such).

My colleagues are upset at me though, in a meeting somebody asked me how the high gas prices were treating me (knowing that I drive a Prius), and I had to say, "I don't know, I haven't been to the gas station since April."

 

I'm in almost exactly the same boat as you, except I'm still at 3 bars. I also have a short commute, don't bike, but frequently telecommute.

I'm just waiting for the subject to come up, so I can say, "June already? I think I have to buy gas this month!"

 

Every time I hear the news that there was a refinery fire or explosion here in California, I drop what I am doing and go fill the car. Sometimes it's a race between me and the gas station - whether I get there before they up the price.

 

Its funny you say that. A few times gas prices went up quickly at all the gas stations around me because of something going on in the news. Apparently the station I buy gas does not have someone on staff during the day to raise the price signs, so instead they put signs on all the pumps stating "Sorry no 87 available". I assume because the profit margin is higher on the 89 and above. I always pump the 87 and sure enough there's always gas available to fill my car. Sometimes I'll pass by the station later that night and sure enough the prices are marked up and they... surprise surprise have 87 available again.