AZ Nomad wrote:
> On Sun, 22 Apr 2007 03:57:06 -0700, Icono Clast wrote:
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>>AZ Nomad wrote:
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>>>I've found something even better.
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>>No, you haven't.
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>>>Many gas stations display prices
>>>in huge signs in front of their businesses! One can read the signs
>>>along your route and select the one that is lowest without being
>>>distracted by prices at locations that aren't on your route.
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>>>What a novel idea! Spread the word! Tell everybody!
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>>It's a novel idea because it's a worthless one. The lowest price is
>>always at the next gas station after you've filled the tank just as
>>the other line, or lane of traffic, always moves faster than yours.
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> And what better data than to know that you can save two pennies by
> driving ten miles out of your way.
It can be useful for trips where you lack experience. I often have
75-100 miles of choice as to where I fill up. Knowing which cities
feature better choices can be helpful for planning.
The variation is often more like $0.10 to 0.15 per gallon but still not
worth 10 miles out of the way. The difference will often occur for
stations right on the route.
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