Sometimes, I wounder why people are not mad and rioting in the streets. Like many people out there today, I had to fill up my car with gas. At least, luck was on my side for a change, however, it is still not a pleasant experience purchasing gas.
As I roll into the gas station, I was fortunate enough to drive right up to a pump as the tennent was changing the prices on the signs out front. I looked at the pump price and it was still at the lower price of $.2859. So feeling lucky, I put in my debit card and wouldn't you know it, it was denied. Looking back at the tennent, I began to get nervious. I took a second look at the pump it still said $2.859. I try a second time. This time my debit card is accepted, and I am relieved. So, I start pumping my gas.
After I topped it off, (I normally don't, however, I am planning to hold out on gas for as long as possible) I replace the nozzle and look again at the pump price. Sure enough, I see the same price as the price on the front signs, $2.919. If I had been two minutes later, I would have had to pay the higher price. However, I do think it was unfair to the commuters who were driving home after 5 pm. I noted the gas price change took place at 4:40 pm.
