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(Message started by: Sean_C on Oct 17^th, 2004, 8:07pm)

Title: Gas prices
Post by Sean_C on Oct 17^th, 2004, 8:07pm

According to the Boston Globe these were prices of gasoline in San Francisco yesterday :o

2.63.9

2.75.9

2.87.9 :o

Are there huge gas taxes in California or is this what we are to expect in the Northeast too?

This is rediculous, I haven't filled my truck for under $50.00 in months >:(

PF wishes to all

Sean...................................

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by john_d on Oct 17^th, 2004, 8:25pm

it sux. I thought lower gas prices was the secret reason we invaded Iraq. You can't count on anything these days.

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Donna_D. on Oct 17^th, 2004, 8:30pm

Dallas, Texas 1.84 a gallon...

DD

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Sean_C on Oct 17^th, 2004, 8:31pm

You know what really scares me, this is an election year, it should be one of our best years and it sux. What does that tell ya?

Sean...................

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Sean_C on Oct 17^th, 2004, 8:33pm

We're averaging 2 bucks here for the cheap stuff D, and its expected to go up soon.

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by cschick on Oct 17^th, 2004, 8:34pm

1.85 here in SW MO. I agree it sucks - I am really wishing I wouldn't have traded my Ford Focus in on a SUV last year!! Oh well. Hindsight is 20/20 I suppose.

Karen

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Ueli on Oct 17^th, 2004, 8:56pm

Lucky people you!

Here we pay 1.43 CHF/l or 4.39 $/gallon. ::)

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by alleyoop on Oct 17^th, 2004, 9:07pm

$1.79 gal- reg in Atlanta

...............alley :)

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by vig on Oct 17^th, 2004, 9:12pm

I was very surprised that the issue of $2/gal gas and $55/barrel oil did NOT come up in any of the debates.

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Kevin_M on Oct 17^th, 2004, 9:18pm

Heating bills this winter will be an eye-opener.

Kevin M

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Jim R on Oct 17^th, 2004, 10:19pm

$2.05 and higher in Gainesville, FL this week - some as high as 2.15 - all for 87 octane! Sucks bigtime!

Happy traveling!

Jim R

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by totka on Oct 18^th, 2004, 1:31am

4.39 $/gallon in Hungary >:(

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Callico_Kid on Oct 18^th, 2004, 2:06am

California has to pay a higher price due not only to higher taxes than others, but also due to a different formulation that is supposed to be more environmentally friendly. The formulation required and the expense of dealing with the environmental regulation is what fuels their pricing.

The only ones saying we were going to Iraq for oil were the ones opposing President Bush. He never said we were after their oil, infact we have not done anything to profit from their oil. I think we should.

The strike and the unrest in Nigeria is causing a greater deal of trouble with the oil prices than is Iraq. They produce a much more significant amount of oil than does Iraq, and much of it comes to the US. Four huricanes hitting Florida has also put a large dent into our own production in the gulf and the ability to refine it. Several refineries have been severely curtailed in the Caribean.

Paying $2.24 a gallon for diesel for my truck is really cutting into my profit margins. Unfortunately, there is not much that either Kerry or Bush can do for us there. To bad we can't harness the hot air coming from the campaigns! Talk about a cheap source of energy!

jc

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Simon on Oct 18^th, 2004, 2:37am

Oh stop whining!

UK prices c.$6.40 per gallon.

Baa

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Svenn on Oct 18^th, 2004, 2:52am

STFU complainers ;;D

Here we pay almost $2 for 1 ONE litre of gas,so stop complain.No reason for it over there

Think there 3+ litre on 1 gallon so there you have it

Svenn

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Dunnie on Oct 18^th, 2004, 4:43am

You think it is bad there.......I pay almost $5.00 a gallon here in Naples, Italy

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Bob P on Oct 18^th, 2004, 6:55am

Called my daughter in Spain on Saturday. She said it was cold and she had to ask for 3 extra blankets and sleep in a sweatshirt because in Spain they don't turn on the heat until December.

Americans are a bunch of wasteful whiners!

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by purpleydog on Oct 18^th, 2004, 7:38am

I am happy enough to not have to pay $4.00/gallon or more. Around here, it's right about $2.00/gallon. Will probably get higher. I suppose that's not good for those of us who drive SUV's or pick- up trucks.

Livin' in the good ole USA. Ain't it great?

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Ree on Oct 18^th, 2004, 7:46am

We need to think of a better cheaper fuel... I can't believe with all the science and sending people into space we can't get some scientist to do this for us... so I say boycott gas... STAY HOME (make nookie), BUY A HORSE........ GET A BICYCLE.......... another insane moment by Ree

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Melissa on Oct 18^th, 2004, 8:34am

$2.09 a gallon here and I just purchased a Toyota Corolla last Tuesday ;;D(only foreign car hubby will let me buy because they use GM parts, well that, and I've owned 2 in the past and they're AWESOME, hehe) . BTW, I think us Americans are VERY fortunate we have been paying such low gas prices for years. I try to remind hubby that there are others all over the globe paying extremely high prices for petrol...

8)mel

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Giovanni on Oct 18^th, 2004, 8:39am

About 1.85 a gallon in central Virginia. Just received 100 of propane delivered at $1.55. I was surprised on how low the propane was in comparison to gasoline.

Anyway, guess I'll be looking for a hybrid vehicle soon--can't afford these prices.

John

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by TomM on Oct 18^th, 2004, 9:04am

on 10/18/04 at 02:37:51, Simon wrote:

Oh stop whining!
UK prices c.$6.40 per gallon.
Baa

Now, THAT's a reality check.
Compared to the rest of the world, the U.S. has had great prices on fuel for years. Considering inflation, the price of gasoline is not much different than the early 70's. Hell, milk is more expensive but you don't hear people complaining about that. Over $4.00 for a gallon of milk?? WTF, I axe you. And how much does a box of cereal cost? Two things everyone needs to start their day, especially kids, and not much bitching. Things that make me go Hmmmm....

TomM 8)

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Ronny on Oct 18^th, 2004, 1:46pm

1 Us gallon (= 3.785 litre) costs 5.6732 Dollar over here (98 octane)

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by TomM on Oct 18^th, 2004, 3:25pm

98 Octane? Wow, that's hi-test.

Yeah, I paid almost $4.00/gal for 87 Octane in the Caymans this summer. But then again, everything is expensive in the Caymans.

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Ronny on Oct 18^th, 2004, 3:34pm

on 10/18/04 at 15:25:16, TomM wrote:

98 Octane? Wow, that's hi-test.

I believe but i'm not sure there is a difference in octane calculation between us and europe.

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by nani on Oct 18^th, 2004, 3:52pm

My two cents: the reason we are still relying on fossil fuel is that the oil business and the auto industry have a lot of great lobbyists in Washington that keep Congress from mandating research for viable alternatives. I, for one, think it's time we citizens asserted our right to have Congress work for US (for a change). >:(

Title: .Re: Gas prices
Post by TomM on Oct 18^th, 2004, 4:22pm

Quote:

This is one part of the equation, and I agree. But many are unwilling to use other alternatives. Americans in particular, are spoiled by the freedoms we enjoy and take for granted. I.E. multiple car households and owning a gas guzzler--of which I am guilty of both.

Quote:

I, for one, think it's time we citizens asserted our right to have Congress work for US (for a change).

Great idea but I won't hold my breath on changing big brother.

Did anyone see the clown (my not so humble opinion) from South Carolina (a senator) on Meet the Press yesterday? He never answered a single question from Tim Russert. G.D. politicians...and people hate lawyers more. Why? Unfortunately, this clown will most likely get re-elected.
TomM

Title: Re: Gas prices
Post by Charlie on Oct 18^th, 2004, 9:31pm

Quote:

That's about right. It's all money. When they figure out how to make a shitload on alteratives, things will change. They have to eventually.

I love the "enviornmental" ad we're getting here telling us how great it will be when we're allowed to use "safe" coal again. They make a big point that it's safer for the enviornment than oil. My bet is that you can drive a semi through this reasoning.

The original name for the Iraq war was to be: "Operation Iraqi Liberty." Gee...wonder why it was changed? :o

Charlie