The rising cost of everyday essentials is stressful enough, but one Ohio woman was especially frustrated after being reminded just how much gas prices have increased. Posting on the subreddit r/mildlyinfuriating, Reddit user Rileyjw90 shared that her Experian banking app sent her a notification comparing what she used to spend on gas with what she pays now. According to the alert, she once paid about $37 to fill up, but her current cost has climbed to $83.
“And then they remind me what I USED to pay. Just kick me while I’m down, why don’t you,” Rileyjw90 exclaimed. She added that gas now costs $4.89 per gallon in Ohio—a price that was far less common before recent global events drove fuel costs higher. Her post has been viewed more than 18,000 times, with hundreds of people sharing their frustration, sadness, and anger over the rising price of gas.
“Yeah, I hated having to fill up today. Gas was $4.14 a gallon at Costco in Minnesota,” one commenter sighed. Another user remarked, “Elections have consequences.” A third grumbled, “It’s over $4.60 in Pennsylvania, thanks to the president who claimed he wouldn’t start any wars.”
OP Said It Wasn’t the Cost That Upset Her—It Was Being Reminded of It
Rileyjw90 clarified in the comments that her main frustration wasn’t the price of gas itself, but the way her app chose to remind her about it. “The mildly infuriating part isn’t the prices; it’s the tone-deafness of these apps that help track spending,” she wrote, explaining that expenses like gas and groceries should be excluded from such reminders because they are already a significant source of stress.
Not everyone in the comments was predicting doom and gloom. One helpful commenter earned more than 1,000 upvotes after sharing money-saving tips for Kroger shoppers. “Try to make all of your purchases from Kroger on Fridays so you can use the 4x points coupon in the app,” they advised, adding that purchasing digital gift cards through the Kroger app can also qualify shoppers for 4x points offers.
While everyone has the right to feel frustrated and voice concerns about rising prices across the country, one helpful commenter offered a practical suggestion for those struggling to stretch their budgets: “Make your money go further, check it out. Been doing it for years, I’ve saved hundreds if not more.”
