At $3 a gallon it costs NewMexiKen about 15¢ a mile just for gas, so I don’t drive 12 miles to save $1.50 on fuel. Even so, it doesn’t hurt to know in advance. MSN Autos has a good tool for finding gasoline prices near you.
After 30 years or so of watching gasoline stations turn into grocery stores (OK, convenience stores), it’s interesting to watch the reverse trend as grocery stores start adding gasoline pumps. It began with the big stores — Costco and Sam’s — but now is extending to Safeway, Smith’s and, I’m sure, other supermarket chains. And, generally, these stores have competitive prices and discounts if you buy groceries.