What did you pay for gas this week?

[Bob W]

Excluding you badasses who bike or only keep 5 gallons in your tank in case you ever wanted to drive your car, and you folks who buy your gas in liters ---

I paid $2.27 a gallon in central Missouri yesterday. 

What did you pay?  Anyone still over $3.


*I'm so old, I remember 19 cents a gallon. 

[ruthiegirl]

I haven't bought gas, but I noticed it was down to $2.85 this morning.  Oregon.

As a teen, I remember when gas broke $1 a gallon.  My family went berserk.

[DrF]

I haven't filled up yet, but prices are down to $2.59 in southern Ohio.

[JetBlast]

It's been a few weeks since I filled up, but I think I remember seeing $2.35 near our house in ABQ.

[frugalnacho]

$2.459/gal in michigan last week.

[Cookie78]

0.94/L



I came in here excited to be able say I haven't needed to buy gas in a long time....
I used to pay $30/week at my old job, now I barely use the car.

[NoraLenderbee]

2.899 in SF Bay Area. We're one of the highest-priced areas in the country.

[Gin1984]

Yes, 3.19 is in buffalo.  My husband paid 2.94 on the indian reservation between buffalo and rochester though.

[The_path_less_taken]

$2.59, NV

[shotgunwilly]

Found $2.29 in Houston a week ago.

[Bob W]

2.899 in SF Bay Area. We're one of the highest-priced areas in the country.

Hmmm?  That really doesn't seem that high for the big city.

[ketchup]

$2.37/gal at Costco in the western Chicago suburbs last week, and it's come down a little since then even.

I drove to Lansing, Michigan two weekends ago and it was about 40 cents/gallon more expensive there than at home, which was very confusing.  I'm used to every road trip resulting in cheaper gas than at home in the Chicago suburbs.  I guess our prices are dropping disproportionally quickly for some reason.

[TheMoneyBadger]

$2.29 in Michigan earlier this week though a bit higher than that at the moment.

[frugalnacho]

$2.37/gal at Costco in the western Chicago suburbs last week, and it's come down a little since then even.

I drove to Lansing, Michigan two weekends ago and it was about 40 cents/gallon more expensive there than at home, which was very confusing.  I'm used to every road trip resulting in cheaper gas than at home in the Chicago suburbs.  I guess our prices are dropping disproportionally quickly for some reason.

Michigan is weird.  I have seen literally 30 cent price differences at the same intersection. 

[DollarBill]

Question is why it's not lower since oil prices have been so low? And is it time to rake in some oil stocks?

[benjenn]

$1.99 here in Oklahoma City!

[NumberCruncher]

Gas station near me had $2.73 last I checked. (Suburbs of Boston)

'course I haven't had to fill up for at least a couple weeks. :)

[maisee]

Checking in from CT. I paid $3.07 3 days ago. I think it was $2.99 if paid with cash.

[OutBy40]

I think it was $2.70-something in Tucson.  Filled up my whole tank for about $8 bucks.  Will last me about a week and a half.

[TexasStash]

Found $2.29 in Houston a week ago.

I'd love to find that. I filled up for $2.48 recently in the Heights, and that was almost the cheapest I'd seen anywhere.

[mak1277]

$3.25 on Sunday in Northern Virginia...but it was marked up due to location and I had limited options.  Normal price now is around $2.85-$2.90.

[arebelspy]

Okay, I'm about to take this off topic, so let me first provide you with a link if you're interested in the actual topic, gas prices: http://www.gasbuddy.com/GB_Price_List.aspx

You can use that to look up the gas prices for places in the US and Canada, if you're still curious about the topic, and the previous 20ish replies haven't satisfied you.  :)

Now, off topic: metacognition.

I think I live in a clueless bubble.  This is the third time today here on the forums multiple people have flabbergasted me with the fact that they know something.

I have no idea what gas costs.  I go to the station and put in my card and fill up.

I'm not going to drive more if it's cheaper, or less if it's more expensive.  I'll drive when I need to drive, and I'll pay what that costs.

I do go to the cheapest station, because years ago we compared and found one.  But I don't know on a week by week basis what it is.  I don't know what gas prices are even if I've just filled up that day.  Because I don't even bother to look.  Why would I?   I know my wife mentioned a month or two ago it dropped below $3/gal.  If she hadn't mentioned that, I'd make a guess that it was between 2 and 4.  /shrug

But what it is at any given time is not a relevant detail to my life, so I don't give it any brain space.

If it was $2.50 when I went to fill up or $3.00, I'd still fill up... so what does it matter what it is?

Gas is the example, but this is really just an off topic discussion of what you choose to think about.

...it seems like that may not be common though, based on a few weird interactions I've had on the forums today?  Does anyone else not pay attention to things that have no relevance?  Or does everyone pay attention to everything all the time and constantly record data?

[slugline]

I have no idea what gas costs.  I go to the station and put in my card and fill up.

I'm not going to drive more if it's cheaper, or less if it's more expensive.  I'll drive when I need to drive, and I'll pay what that costs.

I'm mostly with you. Except I'm at least aware it's running between two and three dollars a gallon. So you're saying that if the station owner saw you coming they could raise your pump price to $14.95/gal and get away with it? ;)

But yeah, it's mostly a meaningless fluctuation to me because my life has been "engineered" so I'm down to driving about 9000 miles/year -- not highly Mustachian I know, but still below average. I'd have to see quite a price spike before it could "move the needle" in my overall spending.

[frugalnacho]

Okay, I'm about to take this off topic, so let me first provide you with a link if you're interested in the actual topic, gas prices: http://www.gasbuddy.com/GB_Price_List.aspx

You can use that to look up the gas prices for places in the US and Canada, if you're still curious about the topic, and the previous 20ish replies haven't satisfied you.  :)

Now, off topic: metacognition.

I think I live in a clueless bubble.  This is the third time today here on the forums multiple people have flabbergasted me with the fact that they know something.

I have no idea what gas costs.  I go to the station and put in my card and fill up.

I'm not going to drive more if it's cheaper, or less if it's more expensive.  I'll drive when I need to drive, and I'll pay what that costs.

I do go to the cheapest station, because years ago we compared and found one.  But I don't know on a week by week basis what it is.  I don't know what gas prices are even if I've just filled up that day.  Because I don't even bother to look.  Why would I?   I know my wife mentioned a month or two ago it dropped below $3/gal.  If she hadn't mentioned that, I'd make a guess that it was between 2 and 4.  /shrug

But what it is at any given time is not a relevant detail to my life, so I don't give it any brain space.

If it was $2.50 when I went to fill up or $3.00, I'd still fill up... so what does it matter what it is?

Gas is the example, but this is really just an off topic discussion of what you choose to think about.

...it seems like that may not be common though, based on a few weird interactions I've had on the forums today?  Does anyone else not pay attention to things that have no relevance?  Or does everyone pay attention to everything all the time and constantly record data?

I'm right there with you that I am going to drive where I need to when I need to, and unless gas prices sky rocket it's not going to affect my decision.   It's not like a keep a log book of gas prices though, I just happen to be aware of prices when I spend money.  Plenty of other things I am going to purchase regardless of the cost but i'm still aware of the price, even though I am not consciously trying to keep a log of prices in my brain.  Bananas? Totally irrelevant because I eat a banana every single day and will continue to do so.  They are $0.55/lb.  Not intentionally dedicating brain space to it, but I purchase them every week, how could I NOT be aware of the price?

[justajane]

Many people obsessively follow the cost of things, especially gas. My mother often tells me when the price of eggs or milk have gone up as little as 5 cents. It's a hobby of sorts.

[RetiredAt63]

I do pay attention because prices are higher here than in Ottawa, so if I am heading in to Ottawa anyway I will buy there.  Then prices there vary a lot, so I check on http://www.ottawagasprices.com/ to see the best price in an area I will be in anyway.
I paid 96.9 on the highway yesterday, a few weeks ago we were in the high 1.20s (per liter).
I also keep a car book - details on all gas purchases, also gas for lawn mower and snow blower.
I figure it is like the daily coffee - I may save $3-4 over the course of a month (it was a lot more when I was working), but it keeps me mindful.

[arebelspy]

I do pay attention because prices are higher here than in Ottawa, so if I am heading in to Ottawa anyway I will buy there.

But why do you need to know what it is where you are, and what it is in Ottawa?  If you know it's cheaper there, go there and buy it.

I can see if you're not familiar with the area needing to find a place, but once you know where it's cheapest...

Once you know where it's cheap, go there, and how does the price matter?

[geekette]

It's in my nature to follow prices.  Around here, the cheapest gas station changes frequently, and there are a couple credit card/grocery store hacks that lower it further (I paid $2.039 a gallon most recently, a .55/gal discount thanks to Kroger).

[RetiredAt63]

Um, you live on a different planet in a different place.

If I am staying here of course I buy gas here.  But I drive such short distances here that usually I can just buy gas in Ottawa, when I go.  I don't go just any old time, since it is 120 km to the nearest place I would want to go, and since I do all my errands in one trip I can easily do 260km round trip.

There is no consistency in who has best prices where I will be - some times I am in the east end, others I am more south or west - and prices can easily vary by 6-8 cents/litre in just one part of town, let alone different areas.  Other times they are all much the same  Plus sometimes the highway is cheaper.

Sometimes the price just varies by time of day - if I go early the highway is (usually) cheapest, but they pop up the price at 11:00 AM - but if I am staying late, it will be down again by 7:00 PM. Well, one exit is really good - the two exits before it and the exit after it are not.

Sure it would be easier to just figure out the cheapest and go there - except that just doesn't exist.

If they are correct that keeping the brain exercised prevents Alzheimer's, I should be fine.

But why do you need to know what it is where you are, and what it is in Ottawa?  If you know it's cheaper there, go there and buy it.

I can see if you're not familiar with the area needing to find a place, but once you know where it's cheapest...

Once you know where it's cheap, go there, and how does the price matter?

[pagoconcheques]

Nothing.  Nothing at all.  I only buy gas about every three weeks.

[Bob W]

Okay, I'm about to take this off topic, so let me first provide you with a link if you're interested in the actual topic, gas prices: http://www.gasbuddy.com/GB_Price_List.aspx

You can use that to look up the gas prices for places in the US and Canada, if you're still curious about the topic, and the previous 20ish replies haven't satisfied you.  :)

Now, off topic: metacognition.

I think I live in a clueless bubble.  This is the third time today here on the forums multiple people have flabbergasted me with the fact that they know something.

I have no idea what gas costs.  I go to the station and put in my card and fill up.

I'm not going to drive more if it's cheaper, or less if it's more expensive.  I'll drive when I need to drive, and I'll pay what that costs.

I do go to the cheapest station, because years ago we compared and found one.  But I don't know on a week by week basis what it is.  I don't know what gas prices are even if I've just filled up that day.  Because I don't even bother to look.  Why would I?   I know my wife mentioned a month or two ago it dropped below $3/gal.  If she hadn't mentioned that, I'd make a guess that it was between 2 and 4.  /shrug

But what it is at any given time is not a relevant detail to my life, so I don't give it any brain space.

If it was $2.50 when I went to fill up or $3.00, I'd still fill up... so what does it matter what it is?

Gas is the example, but this is really just an off topic discussion of what you choose to think about.

...it seems like that may not be common though, based on a few weird interactions I've had on the forums today?  Does anyone else not pay attention to things that have no relevance?  Or does everyone pay attention to everything all the time and constantly record data?

Very confusing Arebelspy?   If no interest, why open the post? 

Gas prices are relevant and interesting in that our economy is so closely linked to the price of gas.  Stocks are likely to ignite.  Holiday spending to set records.  People's perceptions to change.   This gas price drop has been rather sudden and pretty drastic.  I find that interesting.   I also find getting other people's quick take on this interesting.  Gas prices do matter to many people and people do make decisions based on the price, whether that is to ride a bike or buy and SUV. 

[Timmmy]

$2.37/gal at Costco in the western Chicago suburbs last week, and it's come down a little since then even.

I drove to Lansing, Michigan two weekends ago and it was about 40 cents/gallon more expensive there than at home, which was very confusing.  I'm used to every road trip resulting in cheaper gas than at home in the Chicago suburbs.  I guess our prices are dropping disproportionally quickly for some reason.

Michigan is weird.  I have seen literally 30 cent price differences at the same intersection.

Don't even get me started on the cash vs credit price bullshit scam that goes along with those price variances. 

[Patrick A]

Okay, I'm about to take this off topic, so let me first provide you with a link if you're interested in the actual topic, gas prices: http://www.gasbuddy.com/GB_Price_List.aspx

You can use that to look up the gas prices for places in the US and Canada, if you're still curious about the topic, and the previous 20ish replies haven't satisfied you.  :)

Now, off topic: metacognition.

I think I live in a clueless bubble.  This is the third time today here on the forums multiple people have flabbergasted me with the fact that they know something.

I have no idea what gas costs.  I go to the station and put in my card and fill up.

I'm not going to drive more if it's cheaper, or less if it's more expensive.  I'll drive when I need to drive, and I'll pay what that costs.

I do go to the cheapest station, because years ago we compared and found one.  But I don't know on a week by week basis what it is.  I don't know what gas prices are even if I've just filled up that day.  Because I don't even bother to look.  Why would I?   I know my wife mentioned a month or two ago it dropped below $3/gal.  If she hadn't mentioned that, I'd make a guess that it was between 2 and 4.  /shrug

But what it is at any given time is not a relevant detail to my life, so I don't give it any brain space.

If it was $2.50 when I went to fill up or $3.00, I'd still fill up... so what does it matter what it is?

Gas is the example, but this is really just an off topic discussion of what you choose to think about.

...it seems like that may not be common though, based on a few weird interactions I've had on the forums today?  Does anyone else not pay attention to things that have no relevance?  Or does everyone pay attention to everything all the time and constantly record data?

I'm pretty much the same although I'm usually aware of the trend since it consistently shows up in the news, especially lately.  I'm quite interested in the global impact of the drop in price per barrel, with respect to Russia as well as the feared global economic slowdown.  Wouldn't it be interesting if it were true that OPEC/USA are not cooperating on purpose to screw up Russia's budget and put pressure on Putin?

[Pooperman]

$2.41 at QuckCheck last I checked. Central Jersey. I pay with credit, but a couple places are same price cash or credit so with rewards it's about 2.38 which is the same as the cheapest cash place. 3 months ago it was 2.99.

[MoneyCat]

$2.39/gal for regular unleaded at my local BJ's Wholesale Club. 

[Eric]

Nothing.  Nothing at all.  I only buy gas about every three weeks.

High Five!  That's what I was going to say.  I paid $0.00.  The same the week before and the week before that.  Yeah for bikes!

[DollarBill]

I wonder if Congress will try to raise the gas tax while it's low?

I never really paid attention until they put up a new gas station at the first intersection I come to and the sign is pointing right at me.

I remember back in 03/04 when the gas prices went up to $3 for the first time. Everyone was freaking out buying new hybrids and I would laugh filling up my Bronco w/ a 36 gallon tank trying to go over $100 fill up. I never cared, I figured I made up for it since I bought it used for $4K, was appreciating in value, only had liability coverage (about $30 a month) and drove if for 4 yrs (then sold it for $7500). 

[alsoknownasDean]

I've seen fuel at 122.3 cents a litre. Converted to antiquated measurements and USD, that's about $3.85 a gallon. Not bad considering it was in the 140s-150s (and mid $5 a gallon), only a few months back.

Of course, last time I filled up a vehicle was a couple months ago, with LPG at around 66-67 cents a litre. It's around 63 now. I remember when petrol was that price haha.

[scottish]

Does anyone else not pay attention to things that have no relevance?  Or does everyone pay attention to everything all the time and constantly record data?

As I get older my brain has gotten better at ignoring irrelevant crud.  Gasoline/oil prices are interesting in the big picture because of their impact on the economy but I don't notice day to day variations at all.

Same with the investment portfolio.   I used to check it all the time, and now I can go for weeks without paying any attention - since it's not going to change my strategy.

[MsRichLife]

AUD$1.42 per litre for Diesel. I only took notice when I walked past the station the other day because I saw it was cheap and thought I should bring the car down to fill up.

[arebelspy]

Does anyone else not pay attention to things that have no relevance?  Or does everyone pay attention to everything all the time and constantly record data?

As I get older my brain has gotten better at ignoring irrelevant crud.  Gasoline/oil prices are interesting in the big picture because of their impact on the economy but I don't notice day to day variations at all.

Right, I was aware of oil prices going down due to the political shenanigans, but even with the larger economic impact it still won't change anything for me (I don't invest based on things like that).

Same with the investment portfolio.   I used to check it all the time, and now I can go for weeks without paying any attention - since it's not going to change my strategy.

That's a good example.  Early on when you're focused on it, you probably know what number the market is at.  Later on, you probably don't (or hopefully don't - if you're the type that worries about what it's at, retirement will be very rough for you).  That's why it was curious how so many people knew what they paid for gas.  I'd have thought they'd be past the point of it being relevant.

Thanks for the insight!

[Purple Economist]

We paid $1.38 per gallon when we filled up this week.  This was taking advantage of our $1.00 off per gallon from Dillon's (Kroger for non-Kansas folk).  Without the $1.00 off discount, it would cost $2.36 a gallon (can always get $.02 off per gallon).

If we play our cards right, we will fill up at Hy Vee for $0.18 for 20 gallons.

That is $0.18 for the entire 20 gallons which works out to $.009 per gallon.

[frugalnacho]

Same with the investment portfolio.   I used to check it all the time, and now I can go for weeks without paying any attention - since it's not going to change my strategy.

That's a good example.  Early on when you're focused on it, you probably know what number the market is at.  Later on, you probably don't (or hopefully don't - if you're the type that worries about what it's at, retirement will be very rough for you).  That's why it was curious how so many people knew what they paid for gas.  I'd have thought they'd be past the point of it being relevant.

Thanks for the insight!

You have to specifically check the price of the market to know the price of the market, so it's easy to be unaware of the price.  But I pass like 6 gas stations every day, more if I run errands or go anywhere, and the price is plastered all over.  And there is no automatic investment or set-it-and-forget-it equivalent for gas, I have to physically pull into the station, swipe my card, and stare at the pump until my tank is full.  And you have to at least pay minimal attention to know which of the 6 stations you are passing has the lowest price.  Usually the cheapest is always the cheapest, but every once in awhile i'll notice one is like 30 cents/gal cheaper, so I go with that one.

I'm as unconcerned with gas prices as you, I just can't not notice what the prices are.

[FarmerPete]

Okay, I'm about to take this off topic, so let me first provide you with a link if you're interested in the actual topic, gas prices: http://www.gasbuddy.com/GB_Price_List.aspx

You can use that to look up the gas prices for places in the US and Canada, if you're still curious about the topic, and the previous 20ish replies haven't satisfied you.  :)

Now, off topic: metacognition.

I think I live in a clueless bubble.  This is the third time today here on the forums multiple people have flabbergasted me with the fact that they know something.

I have no idea what gas costs.  I go to the station and put in my card and fill up.

I'm not going to drive more if it's cheaper, or less if it's more expensive.  I'll drive when I need to drive, and I'll pay what that costs.

I do go to the cheapest station, because years ago we compared and found one.  But I don't know on a week by week basis what it is.  I don't know what gas prices are even if I've just filled up that day.  Because I don't even bother to look.  Why would I?   I know my wife mentioned a month or two ago it dropped below $3/gal.  If she hadn't mentioned that, I'd make a guess that it was between 2 and 4.  /shrug

But what it is at any given time is not a relevant detail to my life, so I don't give it any brain space.

If it was $2.50 when I went to fill up or $3.00, I'd still fill up... so what does it matter what it is?

Gas is the example, but this is really just an off topic discussion of what you choose to think about.

...it seems like that may not be common though, based on a few weird interactions I've had on the forums today?  Does anyone else not pay attention to things that have no relevance?  Or does everyone pay attention to everything all the time and constantly record data?

First of all, the idea that one station is always cheaper is like saying Amazon always has the best prices.  It's just flat out wrong.  It might work out for you 60% of the time, but the rest of the time, it's wrong.  For me, I know generally which stations are in the lower side of the gas price range.  I don't let gas prices dictate how much gas I get, but I will often stop at a different station on my way home if I can save a few dollars.

In my city, gas prices will go down 1-2 cents a day for a week or two, and then they will shoot up .20-.40 at once.  What this means is that if you can locate one of the stations in your town that is slower to raise their prices, you can save $3-$6 (15 gallons).  I have gasbuddy on my phone, and I'll get an alert when prices go up.  If one of my regular stations on my way home from work is lower, I'll stop there.  If not, I'll drive the extra .5 miles to Sam's Club, as they always raise their prices the next morning.  The only downside is that I only get 1% cash back from Sams, but I can get 3% all the time and 5% some quarters from other stations.  So I have to factor that in as well.  Either way, by finding the cheaper station, I'll save money.  Of course I only worry about it if my tank is near empty.

I do keep a log of all of my car expenses in an app called Cargly.  I like it because it gives me a true MPG and cost per mile to run my car.  Having that true number really helps drive home how expensive it is to drive somewhere.  My wife came back from a bread outlet raving about how much she saved on bread by buying it there.  She bought about $10 worth of bread that she estimated at a value of $20.  The outlet is about 10 miles away.  Her car has cost $0.25 a mile in gas and maintenance over the last two years.  I had to explain that while she may have saved $10, she spent $5 to drive there.  It also took her an hour.  So she spent an hour to save $5 by buying bread that has a very short shelf life.  Putting a price like that on a trip is helpful.  She's driving less and less and actively combining trips more and more.  All good things.  I also use Cargly to track my maintenance.  It's very helpful for that.

[Bob W]

We paid $1.38 per gallon when we filled up this week.  This was taking advantage of our $1.00 off per gallon from Dillon's (Kroger for non-Kansas folk).  Without the $1.00 off discount, it would cost $2.36 a gallon (can always get $.02 off per gallon).

If we play our cards right, we will fill up at Hy Vee for $0.18 for 20 gallons.

That is $0.18 for the entire 20 gallons which works out to $.009 per gallon.

--- Most of my coworkers are Hy-Vee gas players.   I never understood it as the foods that are gas savers are typically what I wouldn't buy. (occasionally there is one)  Also HyVee in my area is usually a good 20% higher on standard food than WalMart just down the road.   I use my walmart credit card for 5 cents off on every gallon and although I do scam Hy-Vee for loss leaders, I rarely chose to shop their for my regulars.   For reference I hover around a paleoesque meat, veggies and healthy oil strategy.

Would be interested to know what your cost per person per day is shopping at Hy-Vee and Kroger?   I generally can hit $3 PPPD on average without much effort.

Maybe I'm lazy and missing out on something?  Are you keeping in the $3 PPPD range and scamming the gas discounts?

[Iron Mike Sharpe]

$2.19 Saturday night in St. Louis.

[Self-employed-swami]

$0.879/L (Canadian).

[Bob W]

$2.19 Saturday night in St. Louis.

Nice Mike!   Hopefully that price will trickle over to the Lake of the Ozarks area by Xmas.   Some people are dreaming of a white xmas,  while I'm dreaming of a sub $2 per gallon xmas.  lol 

[going2ER]

last night I paid $1.09 / liter, but our prices are regulated so I will pay the same at any gas station in the area.

I keep an eye out for falling gas prices as it translate into falling furnace oil prices after about 1-2 months and we heat with oil. So for me filling up the gas or oil tank when prices are low is beneficial.

[Purple Economist]

We paid $1.38 per gallon when we filled up this week.  This was taking advantage of our $1.00 off per gallon from Dillon's (Kroger for non-Kansas folk).  Without the $1.00 off discount, it would cost $2.36 a gallon (can always get $.02 off per gallon).

If we play our cards right, we will fill up at Hy Vee for $0.18 for 20 gallons.

That is $0.18 for the entire 20 gallons which works out to $.009 per gallon.

--- Most of my coworkers are Hy-Vee gas players.   I never understood it as the foods that are gas savers are typically what I wouldn't buy. (occasionally there is one)  Also HyVee in my area is usually a good 20% higher on standard food than WalMart just down the road.   I use my walmart credit card for 5 cents off on every gallon and although I do scam Hy-Vee for loss leaders, I rarely chose to shop their for my regulars.   For reference I hover around a paleoesque meat, veggies and healthy oil strategy.

Would be interested to know what your cost per person per day is shopping at Hy-Vee and Kroger?   I generally can hit $3 PPPD on average without much effort.

Maybe I'm lazy and missing out on something?  Are you keeping in the $3 PPPD range and scamming the gas discounts?

We are a family of 5.  We have a 5 year old, a 3 year old and a 9-month old.  Our costs are probably a bit more than $3 PPPD (I am excluding the 9 month old), and two of the people we are feeding are children.  I would guess we are more in the $3.25 PPPD range.  I would have to sit down and analyze it over the year to be sure, but that is pretty close.  My wife does our grocery shopping and does a great job.  I just notice the amounts when reviewing the credit card charges.

We are not actually Hy Vee gas players.  Getting the $.009 per gallon price would be a one time thing for us and includes a lot of non-food related points.  Things like switching a prescription, gift card specials, etc.  There are also fuel point specials in emails and mailings they send out.  We do not do our primary grocery shopping at Hy Vee, but there are a lot of specials you can take advantage of and get a good price on.  The Hy Vee here in Manhattan has a lot of things on their Facebook page.

We do our primary grocery shopping at Dillon's (Kroger).  We get 2x fuel points on grocery purchases and 4x fuel points on gift cards.  We rarely fill up with less than a $1.00 discount.  The fill ups at Dillon's are limited to 35 gallons whereas at Hy Vee the limit is only 20.  We also shop at Apple Market a little bit and take advantage of their specials.

The prices at Hy Vee are a little bit higher than Dillon's overall, but I do think their meat is of higher quality.  They also have Anderson Erickson yogurt, which Dillon's does not.

We do not shop at Wal Mart.  Ever.