These Drivers Found Cheap Gas
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Elaine LaPlaca-Heston, a 69-year-old gig worker, is struggling with the high cost of living in San Diego, relying on various temporary jobs to make ends meet.
- She drove her old Ford Escape to Horizon Fuel Center in north San Diego County, a location known for offering comparatively cheaper gasoline.
- Despite the lower gas prices at Horizon Fuel Center, Ms. LaPlaca-Heston must carefully manage her expenses due to the strain on her Social Security income.
- The story highlights the financial challenges faced by older adults in expensive cities and the lengths they go to stretch limited resources.