It’s not like Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid or President Obama have to pull out their Visa to fill their government limo, but it’s still hard to miss the rocketing rise of gas prices when they drive by the closest filling station near their residences. That Exxon, at 21st Street and M Street NW, has hiked regular to $4.69.
How close to Obama and Reid live to the rare downtown Washington, D.C. gas station? Reid has a condo across the street and the White House is just nine blocks away.

