Ripped Off at the Pump

Governor Tom Corbett will likely pay a price next election cycle when people start paying more at the pump because of his gas tax hike, which went into effect yesterday. This latest violation of his no tax pledge will send many more Lehigh Valley residents to New Jersey when their tanks approach "E". The working poor and shrinking middle class simply can't afford it.

But when you cross the free bridge into Jersey, be careful. One courthouse worker (I'll keep her identity anonymous) is reporting on her Facebook page that she's already been ripped off by an Exxon Mobile gas station on Route 22 in Phillipsburg. She asked for $20 in gas, but learned she had been charged $98.36. When called on the matter, the manager called it a "mistake." She attempted calling her bank to dispute the charge, but it's closed for the holiday.

Government gets you on one end, and uncaring gas stations at the other.

Gas Pains of a Different Sort

I had my gas pains over the weekend, some experts say we're facing gas pains of a different sort - $5/gal gas by Summer. This will result in a corresponding 20% increase in produce prices.

Drivers are buying 3.6% less gas than they were at this time last year.

Any suggestions?