Gas prices have been skyrocketing lately, resulting in some noticeably jealous looks from others while filling up. I drove to CT this weekend, where prices are 25 cents higher than here in MA. I filled up at this Citgo, at $4.17 the cheapest I could find for 93. The Mobil around the corner was a whopping $4.39!
Which brings me to my other point. While some only want to feed their MINI “quality” name-brand gas, I’ve almost always sought out the cheapest stations I could find. Around here, that usually means Hess or a private name. Last week however I was stuck and found a Mobil that wasn’t too overpriced. Many have heard my dislike for Mobil, who jack up their prices and still have lines of stupid people while the cheaper station next to them sits empty. For that price, you are NOT getting better fuel. Mobil is NOT a member of the Top Tier alliance of other quality brands. After filling up there last week, I had cold start issues throughout the whole tank. The proof is in the pudding, and the larger hole in your wallet.
Same prices as I saw last week in CA!
I put Sunoco 91 in GPMINI tonight, we’ll see what she thinks about that (my other MINIs always loved it, but GPMINI has always had Shell 93!)
Comment by Ian C. — May 19, 2008 @ 10:44 pm
The are woefully few Top Tier outlets here in W.MA with Shell being the most prevalent. Even finding a Sunoco take a bit of looking.
Comment by Theo — May 25, 2008 @ 7:34 am
Remember, fuel additives like Textron help if no “Top Tier” gas available! 😉
Comment by pbraun — May 27, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
Mobil fuel gave your MINI cold-start issues … as in the dreaded cold-start rattle? I’ve been using Mobil and my MINI has had the rattle three times this year…
Comment by halifax — May 28, 2008 @ 6:45 am