Quite a spread

Tim reports a $1 difference in gas prices between a couple of stations a few blocks apart in Malden:

... On the corner of Eastern Avenue and Maplewood Street, a no-name gas station was selling gas for $2.49, and nine-tenths. That was about 60 cents cheaper than a Mobil on Eastern Avenue. I was surprised. That was until I was driving down Salem Street a few blocks away when I saw gas for $3.49 a gallon. ...

NOTE: That was yesterday, so no doubt the prices have already gone up.

Ian is tempted to say something to the guy next to him filling up his Ford Expedition:

But, well, what would I say that he's not already thinking himself? He had the weirdest look on his face -- something like "sheepish annoyance."

More gas-price posts.