cost of living

Fuel prices may vary from station to station. But, there is a way of knowing which gas station is selling gas cheapest (other than, of course, roaming through the whole town). So, before you hit the road to fill in your tank, follow these steps to learn how to find the best gas deal in your town.

Diesel used to be cheaper than gas (petrol) in the U.S., but now it’s more expensive. Matthew L. Wald of the New York Times analyzes and explains why diesel’s price is rising in the article “So You Think Gas Costs A Lot?“. This and two other articles on diesel are discussed, and the advantages of high mpg turbodiesel cars are contrasted with some environmental concerns and the rising cost of diesel fuel.

Either we should add the pollution cost of shipping food over long distances to the prices we pay in the grocery store, or we should eat more locally grown food, right?