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Apr 24, 2006 13:48:22 GMT -5
Post by krazydiamond on Apr 24, 2006 13:48:22 GMT -5
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WyckedWyre
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Apr 24, 2006 13:52:02 GMT -5
Post by WyckedWyre on Apr 24, 2006 13:52:02 GMT -5
Yeah, here in NM we're definitely up to WTF!  S |
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offbeat
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Apr 24, 2006 14:11:01 GMT -5
Post by offbeat on Apr 24, 2006 14:11:01 GMT -5
The cheapest in N. Michigan, Traverse City is $2.88. Will update, other areas, cheapest?? Bill
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Apr 24, 2006 14:46:51 GMT -5
Post by akansan on Apr 24, 2006 14:46:51 GMT -5
We're at $2.83 in my corner of NM.
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Apr 24, 2006 19:29:02 GMT -5
Post by Cher on Apr 24, 2006 19:29:02 GMT -5
ROFL ... and hubby likes it too.
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Rockygibraltar
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Apr 24, 2006 23:19:59 GMT -5
Post by Rockygibraltar on Apr 24, 2006 23:19:59 GMT -5
The high fuel prices and fuel supply uncertainty has had one good effect. It isn't obvious but in the last few years we have seen an honest demand for fuel economy and alternative fuel solutions. Granted, many vehicles get worse mileage than ever but you can also get a comfortable car that gets 38 mpg. We just need to move faster toward more logical fuel usage and I believe that these high prices will draw people to think more logically about it. This is a link to some info about a mileage contest that is held annually. The goal of course is to travel the farthest on a limited amount of fuel. The records on this web site show one team was able to get more than 8000 miles per gallon of fuel. I did hear over the radio about a year ago that a Japan team got well over 10,000. I know that we could have cars that are safe and comfortable and get 100 miles to the gallon. If we demand them someone will make them. www.eco-marathon.net/ |
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Apr 25, 2006 0:06:22 GMT -5
Post by sandsman1 on Apr 25, 2006 0:06:22 GMT -5
yea that would be nice 100 to the gallon but they would charge ya 250 thousand for the car hahaha so you will be payin eather way --- they dont want the little guy gettin ahead we might move in on there street if they let us keep to much of OUR money hahaha
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Apr 25, 2006 0:10:28 GMT -5
Post by gaetzchamp on Apr 25, 2006 0:10:28 GMT -5
On my recent trip to the Moab/Green River, Utah area it was as high as $2.89, but I paid around $2.50.
When I go to pay for it I always say to the person working the counter, "I've got $247.00 in gas" It usually brings a laugh to both us. What else can you do, eh?
gaetz
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Apr 25, 2006 7:31:05 GMT -5
Post by pho on Apr 25, 2006 7:31:05 GMT -5
Our gas is up to $2.85 around here. I refuse to buy from Exxon/Mobile after learning of that nice little retirement package they gave their CEO...worth about 400 million bucks. No wonder the price at the pump is so high. Exxon makes an estimated 100 millions bucks a day in profits according to CNN. 36 BILLION BUCKS A YEAR......and they have the nerve to say they can't drop the price ?
Pho
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Apr 25, 2006 7:40:43 GMT -5
Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 25, 2006 7:40:43 GMT -5
rofl @ gaetz. that's priceless.
kim
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Apr 25, 2006 9:02:29 GMT -5
Post by xenaswolf on Apr 25, 2006 9:02:29 GMT -5
Here is a handy little tool to help you find the cheapest gas in your area. www.gasbuddy.com |
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Rockygibraltar
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Apr 25, 2006 17:24:46 GMT -5
Post by Rockygibraltar on Apr 25, 2006 17:24:46 GMT -5
yea that would be nice 100 to the gallon but they would charge ya 250 thousand for the car hahaha so you will be payin eather way --- they dont want the little guy gettin ahead we might move in on there street if they let us keep to much of OUR money hahaha At the MN state fair this year I stoped by the 4-H expo and found their mileage marathon entries. With a $150 engine and some bike parts these kids where making vehicles that got 400+ mpg. I don't think they would fair well on the freeway, ;D, but you get my drift. However, I do have to agree with you about the little guy getting ahead Sands. An old timer told me once " If S**t where money they would take away our a**holes". The longer I live the more this looks to be true. |
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Apr 25, 2006 21:23:09 GMT -5
Post by Tweetiepy on Apr 25, 2006 21:23:09 GMT -5
Ummm not sure what the price is in litres but here it went up to $1.144 - it used to be $0.75 was expensive - all stations had to change their signs to accommodate the $ sign - This is the reason I bike in to work...
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offbeat
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Apr 25, 2006 22:34:46 GMT -5
Post by offbeat on Apr 25, 2006 22:34:46 GMT -5
Tweet,
If you pay $1.144 per liter that would be $4.33 a gallon Canadian or $3.82 US. Or, too much!!
I would try to avoid certain oil companies but they all go by strange brand names for the gas stations around here. One of the newer names to be used is Rich. Can you believe that one!!! Bill
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Apr 26, 2006 20:54:41 GMT -5
Post by docone31 on Apr 26, 2006 20:54:41 GMT -5
If everyone bought only 10 gallons each time they purchased gas, and nothing else from the fuel stop, even if you have to fill twice a week, or more, this will drive down the price of gas.
The sheer logistics from maintaining an half empty tank from the pump side, minus the impulse buys makes it hard for the fuel station to keep large, expensive stock on hand. Also, if the first 10 gallons cost 258 per gallon, and the next 10 gallons costs 265 a gallon, the price offset brings down the actual cost to fill.
This is the only method THEY are actually afraid people will try, and stick to.
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earthdog
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Apr 26, 2006 21:12:48 GMT -5
Post by earthdog on Apr 26, 2006 21:12:48 GMT -5
Yesterday, in S.E. Wisconsin I paid $2.99 a gallon. Today it is back down to $2.95
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Apr 26, 2006 21:34:08 GMT -5
Post by docone31 on Apr 26, 2006 21:34:08 GMT -5
I severely question using alcohol additives, leading to alcohol fuels. It takes 11 acres, at 382 average gallon of fossil fuel useage to produce alcohol, at 1.40 per gallon. It costs .98 to produce one gallon of gasoline, and deliver it to the fuel tank.
Based on 10,000 miles per year useage, the entire United States would be one cornfield to meet demand for 10% ethanol useage. It takes the same amount of acreage to feed 11 adults, the livestock, and chickens for human consumption as it does to produce 10% ethanol fuels. The ethanol in the fuel lowers the octane, reducing power, recquiring more fuel to be burned per mile, reducing the efficiency of the proposed mixture.
Is it really the oil companies, or the taxation that costs?
There are some real questions here.
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Apr 27, 2006 1:15:00 GMT -5
Post by rockds on Apr 27, 2006 1:15:00 GMT -5
What did I pay last time? To be honest I don't know, my company pays for all my gas and I buy from whom ever is around when I need it but like chevron the best. Chevron gas has been proven to get the most mileage out of a gallon, don't ask me how I don't know but all the auto companies use it when testing for gas mileage.
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Apr 27, 2006 3:24:49 GMT -5
Post by dracco on Apr 27, 2006 3:24:49 GMT -5
This might help ease the gas pains. Just put your zip in the box and hit search and you should see the station with the lowest prices. Directions to station also. Just copy link, paste. www.gasbuddy.com/gb_index.aspxBe Well Dracco and the Rockpup |
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Apr 27, 2006 12:53:58 GMT -5
Post by stefan on Apr 27, 2006 12:53:58 GMT -5
OUCHIE!!!!!!!!!!!! $3.02/ gallon yesterday- took $58.04 to fill my tank- - I have to work for better than HALF a Day just to get to work- I'm selling My 1 ton chevy cause a fill up on that would run me $120!!!!!!!
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