Gas Prices

Am I the only person who finds it weird that the cheapest and the most expensive gas stations in Ellicott City (that I am aware of, at least) are right across the street from each other? On the northwest corner of the intersection, you have the Sunoco, with regular gas for $1.689. On the southeast corner, there's the Exxon with regular gas for $1.789. All the other gas stations along my route to work are about $1.749. How is it that the two extremes are almost at the end of 40 (before it turns into I-70) and right across the street from each other? I just don't get it.

If you can't tell already, I'm in an odd mood today. :)

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Boy, any driver in the UK would love to pay those sorts of prices. You'd expect to pay at least $5 here...

Hello, I am writing a story on rising gas prices in Maryland and Howard County. I came across your Web site and thought you might be someone that could comment on these prices near the $2 mark.
I can be reached at 410-730-3990 Ext. 1260. My deadline is Thursday. Sincerely, Katie Arcieri, reporter Howard County Times

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