Here’s what I’m mad about today:
As I’ve been riding around town lately, I’ve started seeing what I’ve been reading in the news manifesting.
Higher gas prices.
I’m still paying $3.85/gallon at my secret squirrel fuel shop. Around town, though, I’m seeing higher prices.
Inconsistently.
Sometimes it’s $4.10, others $3.95…and still others closer to $4.25 or $4.50.
Yesterday I saw $5.10! Ironically, this was at a Shell station located across the street and half a block away from another Shell station, where the gas was $.60 cheaper.
It’s like there’s no rhyme or reason.
Except…
That inconsistently part I mentioned earlier? Yeah…the higher prices are in parts of town that are historically known as economically depressed or predominantly Black.
Oooh, that pisses me off.
atleastihaveafrigginglass 
The gas folks have a pricing algo by zip code. It’s not exactly redlining because that’s illegal. But they get away with it due to their cost of doing business, insurance, anti-theft and destruction investments being higher in “certain” parts of town. On a general note, welcome to “Let’s throw a pep rally so nobody notices” politics.
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😬😬😬
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Actually I do not like getting gas (or going to the Mall) anywhere in the pricier suburbs because the prices seem higher like a luxury tax for people who will pay for the convenience (even though they grumble).
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The strange thing here is gas is usually less expensive in the outer burbs than the inner ones. Some of that may down to the proprietors. If Ashuk won’t take a debit card for less than five bucks, you can bet he’s gouging Jose for gas.
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Oh, don’t even get me started on minimum purchases! 😂
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If that reality upsets you, imagine the reaction of those who actually live in those neighborhoods! Truly outrageous! Please remember to b-r-e-a-t-h-e! 🙂 Naked hugs!
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I know…that’s gotta feel terrible. Avoidable by not buying their gas, and I hope that shoddy ethical behavior would harm their business, but it’s still got to feel crappy that someone even tries to exploit ones community. I know the feeling of frustration I get whenever I have to buy gas away from my usual place, where it’s so cheap. Even though it’s only twenty-five cents more a gallon, it irks me, so I’ll buy less and fill up later.
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I agree. We all show our displeasure in a variety of ways!
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