Toyota Prius Prime becomes a $3,200 gas-price shield as drivers brace for $7 fuel

Toyota Prius Prime becomes a $3,200 gas-price shield as drivers brace for $7 fuel

As gas prices keep climbing and drivers swap advice online about how to soften the blow at the pump, one Toyota Prius Prime owner is drawing attention for a simple approach: use the plug-in hybrid like an electric vehicle for everyday driving and lean on gas only when needed. That owner is Geoffrey Bloom, whose 2025 Prius Prime has evolved from a "sporty fun car" into something even more valuable: a practical tool for protecting his transportati…