The Station Makes the Difference

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Stephanie Hathaway


Between working a part time job, and paying for other expenses, whether that be a phone bill, a gift for a friend, or grabbing a rare and much-needed latte, students' wallets are stretched thin. Money does not amount to much, but with all that extra spending, gas is really the last thing teenagers should feel stressed out about.

People are creatures of habit and convenience, as so very few stop to consider the costs of necessities. Sometimes going the extra mile can save the worth of the trip and make paychecks last longer than usual.
  
     Gas stations
    1 Week Gas
   1 Month Gas
       SpeedWay
$1.99 regular
15-18 gallon tank
$29.85 per week full tank
$27.58 per week
$119.40 a month
           Irving
$2.15 regular
15-18 gallon tank
$32.25 per week full tank
$32.25 per week
$129.00 a month
     Cumberland Farms
$2.26 regular
15-18 gallon tank
$34.00 per week full tank
$34.00 per week
$136 a month

As shown, these stations compared are almost as far in distance as they are in price, at least over the course of a month. Dependent on how much someone drives, it can start to add up dime by dime. Prices may not seem so differ by gallon, but per fill-up or month, differences can amount to five or six bucks. For students, that’s an hour’s pay after taxes. SpeedWay is proven to be the cheapest, but the least convenient to get to. Cumberland Farms, on the other hand, is always around the corner, but typically the most expensive. As many know, we have more time than money, so if you find yourself with extra time and in need of cheap gas, take a ride over to save yourself some much needed money. 
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