Every year, gas goes up. It starts increasing around Memorial day and doesn't stop until Labor day. Every year Ken and I watch it closely. People complain about it as if it is the first time it has ever happened. Last year was a bit crazy and went up a lot more than any of us had planned.
After spending over $100.00 for a tank of gas in one of our cars, we decided to plan for the increase this year. One of the ways we planned for it was buying more fuel efficient cars. They aren't as awesome as the cars we traded in but they get the job done and this summer we won't be dreading the increases.
Thank goodness for the switch! So far, gas has increased 72% since the beginning of the year. This is the highest percentage increase we have ever seen and the summer has just started.
Ken and I decided we would make a game out of it this year. We made a bet - how high is it going to get? Ken believes that gas will peak at $3.05 at the end of the summer. I dream big. I think it will peak around $3.35.
May was kind of slow for the gas increase so I was a little worried. This week made up for it. The gas station we settle on for the final numbers increased $0.20!!! Come on gas!! Only $0.86 and 11 weeks to go.
This is the first time I have ever WANTED gas to increase!
Angie, you are too cute! I'm with you. I think it's going to get way expensive, probably quick too. Do you have a prize for the winner? Perhaps a fresh tank of gas?! The station right by our house is always outrageous. It's always $.30 more than anywhere else. It's nuts. Wade will drive miles to get a better price. We can relate too well to the $100 a tank!
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