Hey NJ, with gas prices skyrocketing do you look for the cheapest spots?

We all need to fill up our tanks; there's no avoiding it.

But do you actually look for the cheapest places to stop? Or do you go to the one that's most convenient for you?

For me, I'm always looking for the cheap spots to stop at, but it's within reason. I don't drive 20 miles out of my way to find a gas station that's under $4.00.

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For instance, I'll frequently stop at a station about a mile from where I live because they're still selling gas for $3.98. The majority of the other gas stations near me are anywhere from $4.15-$4.25.

I can't be the only person doing this, though, right? In talking with Judi and EJ, and listeners, I've learned that a lot of people aren't trying to find the cheapest spots. We all need to fill up our gas tanks. It's not a matter of if you fill up, it's a matter of when. So, trying to find the cheapest spots can be exhausting.

But I always look for the cheap spots out of principle. I couldn't tell you how much money I'm actually saving by doing this. It may be under $5.00, which in the grand scheme of things is nothing, I understand that. But if I can find a spot that's under $4.00 I have to do it out of principle. I refuse to pay more than that until every gas station near me is above that number.

Maybe I'm crazy, but expenses in New Jersey are no joke. It feels like a little win in a state that makes it damn near impossible to get ahead.

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kyle Clark. Any opinions expressed are his own.

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