Gas Prices

[Scott]

We've got bigger issues than the cost of manufacturing.  We've got pollution issues, we've got terrorism issues, we've got 'the-world-is-running-out-of-oil' issues, and so on.

Extrapolate that yearly savings over the life of the car and it works out better in just about every way imagineable.

Oh I realize that...I was just explaining why Ford and Chevy have been reluctant to do so

[DSJ™]

Well so much for that! We broke the record today at $102.9. 

I was lucky to find a couple of stations still at 97.9 so I filled her up to the nuts plus I had my coupon for an extra 7 cents of per liter. 

[Jim]

Enough of us here remember the last time gas was this crazy.  Around 1981 I believe.  So who had there gas stolen right out of there auto back then.  I can remember our family car got siphoned a few gallons that year. I havent seen any reporting on the news as of yet, but if it hasnt already started, Im sure it will soon.

[Jeff]

I havent seen any reporting on the news as of yet, but if it hasnt already started, Im sure it will soon.

The local news here has had a few stories of siphoning, mostly involving places with "fleet vehicles" and low security - a place where they can get more bang for the buck.

Gas drive-offs aren't the only form of theft rising with fuel prices

[Bob Crane]

Today I saw a couple of dudes actually standing beside a gas station, holding signs protesting the high cost of gas. I wanted to stop and yell, “hey, this peaceful demonstration crap won’t get you anywhere, better to march down to city hall and burn some briefcases!” benevolent schmucks…

[Loopy_Leia]

I asked my dad how much gas was yesterday since I have sold my van and now am home bound and he said it was $2.48 just at the gas station up the road.  I didn't ask how much it was in the city or near the interstates.  I realize that it would be quite a bit higher near interstates.  I am moving in September (after labor day week) and I am hoping that gas prices will go down because I would hate to have to put that much money into the moving truck I'm renting.

[JoshEEE]

This morning I paid 2.86/gallon to fill my little Beetle.  It was almost 40 bucks when I was done.

I fear that soon I'll be crossing the 40 dollar mark, and at that point, gas will have more than doubled in the 5 years I've owned it.  I remember when approaching 20 dollars used to seem high.

[Famine]

I'm seriously getting sick of this fuel deal.

My local gas station had cheap prices, so to combat over crowding (get this), they closed 2 pumps, and only had 2 pumps running. Plus it's new policy that you have to pull up to the store and get out and pay. Soon they'll only have 1 pump open, and all hell will break loose.

Kevin

[JoshEEE]

Soon they'll only have 1 pump open, and all hell will break loose.

Where the heck do you live?  Is there only one gas station?  Or is that just the only one with cheap gas?

[Famine]

Ravena, New York. 3 gas stations. And it was the only one with "cheap" gas. 2.59 vs 2.67 and 2.69.

Kevin

[JoshEEE]

Ravena, New York. 3 gas stations.

Well I guess that does make sense then.  I pass 7 gas stations just on my commute, and that's just a fraction of what's around if I deviate from that golden path.

I can't imagine the prices that we'd have if there were only 3.  Some places in Seattle already soar north of 3 dollars for Premium....so I know it's only a matter of time before I'm paying that much.

[Jim]

With my commute, I am now almost hitting $60 a week. 

[ruiner]

I'm above $60/week - it's just not worth it anymore.

I need to find something new - even if it pays less, I'll be home more and I'll be saving $250+ a month in gas....


 

[Famine]

How much you want to bet that Bycicle sales go up within the next two months?

Kevin

[Tracy]

We're up to $2.59 now -- a $.20 increase in 4 days.  I'm so glad I don't have to commute anymore and only have to run a few local errands.  My husband drives about 60 miles r/t to work on a full sized pickup