Rising GAS Prices: It takes a Village

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Turn on any local news station or open up a newspaper and a mention of gas prices can be found. Gas prices affect every household in America. Live in an area where public transportation options are not as reliable and convenient, and gas prices are even more important.

Charlotte, North Carolina is the largest city in the state of North Carolina. Charlotte has public transportation options that serve many of its citizens. However, Charlotte is not New York or Los Angeles; driving is pretty much a necessity in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

In my recent search for employment, the rising cost of gas has become far more important than it was a few weeks ago. I reside so close to my previous job, which made for very little visits to the pump. Today, my concern for gas is amplified. I have noticed that gas prices are inconsistent in many parts of the Charlotte area.  With a gas station on almost every major intersection, the obvious difference in pricing is alarming.

There are predictions that the price of gas is going to continue to rise. Residents are looking for ways to lower the cost of gas. Car-pooling and public transportation are two great options. With the prices being so different across the city, the sharing of gas prices among citizens would also help residents to save on gas. 

It is time for residents to use the power of social networking and the Internet to work together in finding the best gas prices in the city. There are websites dedicated to reporting gas prices. A great source for locating prices in the Charlotte area and also reporting is http://www.charlottegasprices.com/. This site provides up to date gas pricing and even allows users to post prices they have discovered.