POLL : Holy Cow! What are GAS prices in your area?
09-02-05, 07:19 AM
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I haven't noticed.
I've been riding my bike to work.
I haven't been to a gas station in over a week.
Take that!
But I notice the people are still driving like there's an endless supply.
People are still driving up north this weekend.
People are still driving Hummers, Tahoes, and Excursions.
People are still trailering their boats.
People are still driving 80mph.
It's not like there's a movement afoot to change behavior.
As a co-worker said, "With all the people staying home this weekend, the roads will be less congested for me!"
I've been riding my bike to work.
I haven't been to a gas station in over a week.
Take that!
But I notice the people are still driving like there's an endless supply.
People are still driving up north this weekend.
People are still driving Hummers, Tahoes, and Excursions.
People are still trailering their boats.
People are still driving 80mph.
It's not like there's a movement afoot to change behavior.
As a co-worker said, "With all the people staying home this weekend, the roads will be less congested for me!"
09-02-05, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by duane041
I also heard that Chicago has some of the highest prices in the country, which station owners are blaming on the effects of the hurricane, and the fact that they aren't getting as much fuel from that area any longer. The big hole in that lie is that 75% of Chicago's fuel is brought in from Canada.
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09-02-05, 07:28 AM
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09-02-05, 07:30 AM
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1.29/liter CDN, or 3.40/gallon CDN, that's 1.08/liter USD or 2.86/gallon USD
on the bright side the CDN dollar is going up
I'm also thinking about getting a closed chain, internal hub gear bike for commuting now.
Anyone else taking a good looooong look at those Smart Cars now? the one's that look like shopping carts with lawn mower engine's?
on the bright side the CDN dollar is going up
I'm also thinking about getting a closed chain, internal hub gear bike for commuting now.Anyone else taking a good looooong look at those Smart Cars now? the one's that look like shopping carts with lawn mower engine's?
09-02-05, 08:18 AM
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Zürich Switzerland: at current exchange rates, US$5.15 per gallon 
You guys don't know how good you have it that side of the pond, ito fuel prices.
You guys don't know how good you have it that side of the pond, ito fuel prices.
09-02-05, 08:25 AM
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At all stations except for one, the going rate is $3.00+ for regular unleaded. I topped off this morning for $2.52. They were charging the same price yesterday, too. Makes me think that this all might be a little money driven...
09-02-05, 08:34 AM
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In China,it's about US$0.5 - US$0.6 per litre.
09-02-05, 08:41 AM
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I got lucky and filled up for $2.35 on Monday, I haven't driven since. The small town thing is great, I commuted and did all my errands yesterday on the Trek-commute+library+ post office+groceries only added up to 12 miles. I don't plan on driving anywhere until the crit next Tuesday.
09-02-05, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Guru
Zürich Switzerland: at current exchange rates, US$5.15 per gallon
You guys don't know how good you have it that side of the pond, ito fuel prices.
You guys don't know how good you have it that side of the pond, ito fuel prices.
I will be buying a SMART Car or Toyota Ecco soon. I can't decide which one. Opinions?
09-02-05, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Ben Cousins
The equivalent of $6.19 a gallon.
Not that I own, or have any need for a car.
Not that I own, or have any need for a car.
Oh, and today 3.69 a gallon. I use 93oct, so I'm looking at 3.89. I'd be suprised if it didn't go up a bit more before it goes down. And to think last year I thought 1.99 was expensive.
I have to drive 260 miles this weekend. Joy.
09-02-05, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Doggus
... Will gas stay at these levels for that long? Some reports are saying they will hover at $3.50 for the next 4-6 months...
Check out -> www(dot)endofsuburbia(dot)com
and
www(dot)oilendgame(dot)come
The first paints a pretty bleak picture, the second a possible solution that might actually work in a profit driven, capitalistic society. Interesting stuff.
A little alarmist? Maybe, maybe not. Plenty of smart folks don't think its way off the mark, and there are plenty to reasons to at least think about it.
So, yes... I suspect these gas prices could be around for a while. Who knows...
09-02-05, 08:49 AM
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Uttered by me in bar last night...
The only thing worse than high gas prices is discussing high gas prices.
End of story.
The only thing worse than high gas prices is discussing high gas prices.
End of story.
09-02-05, 08:50 AM
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I heard that home heating costs this year will almost double the costs last year. I sense that we will be wearing a lot of sweaters at home this winter.
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09-02-05, 08:50 AM
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That puts things in perspective. Have prices gone up there too, or is that normal?
09-02-05, 09:03 AM
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In Venezuela its aprox 10 cents a gallon! Thats cheaper then when I was in Saudi! I paid 2.93 in Sterling Va yesterday. As was mentioned before, its funny how increased costs of fuel are immediately transferred to the customer, while decreases in costs take "a few weeks" to hit the market.
09-02-05, 09:09 AM
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I paid $3.08/gal today for reg for the Honda, and $3.19 for premium for the Ford. I haven't been planning to drive the Ford at all, but the transmission in the Honda is crapping out - at the worst possible time of course.
I need to sell the Ford and buy something practical, then I can afford to ditch the Honda.
I need to sell the Ford and buy something practical, then I can afford to ditch the Honda.
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09-02-05, 09:12 AM
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Louisville metro area ....
$3.19 to $3.49
... this is why I stopped driving my SUV Cage at only 15mpg City
... and now ride my Honda VFR800 Motorcycle to work at 45mpg overall!
$3.19 to $3.49
... this is why I stopped driving my SUV Cage at only 15mpg City
... and now ride my Honda VFR800 Motorcycle to work at 45mpg overall!
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09-02-05, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Doid23
(In a previous life, I was a gasoline trader).
That concludes my rant. Gas was $3.19/gallon here yesterday afternoon - probably more today. I'm so glad I telecommute.
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09-02-05, 09:33 AM
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We have a four hour wait and two mile lines to endure if we want gas here. I believe our gas is 3.00
09-02-05, 09:46 AM
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$3.35 in Rochester, NY
09-02-05, 10:03 AM
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yesterday at noon on my commute i witnessed several gas stations changing prices from $2.75 per gal up to $3.30 per gal and as high as $3.75. this is in the chicago burbs. later.
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Originally Posted by duane041
Depends on where you are in the Chicago area. Near where I work, it's $3.31. Nearer the city (where The Mayor Daley imposes his great taxes), it's closer to $3.60 a gallon. And now, the geniuses that own the stations are "CLAIMING" that they are out of the cheaper grades of gasoline, and have only the premium grade for sale. That one should catch on quickly. Then there will be drive-offs and arguments and crime.....I just love America's dependence on oil.
I also heard that Chicago has some of the highest prices in the country, which station owners are blaming on the effects of the hurricane, and the fact that they aren't getting as much fuel from that area any longer. The big hole in that lie is that 75% of Chicago's fuel is brought in from Canada.
I also heard that Chicago has some of the highest prices in the country, which station owners are blaming on the effects of the hurricane, and the fact that they aren't getting as much fuel from that area any longer. The big hole in that lie is that 75% of Chicago's fuel is brought in from Canada.
Don't know what the price of the pump is right now, work at home, fill up once a month and anywhere I can't ride by bike, make use of the public transport system, subsidized by our tax dollars.
Too much "road rage" around here for me!
09-02-05, 10:13 AM
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hmmm went up again today aparantly... this is insane, at least for around here, i've only been driving for 6 or 7 years, and " I! " can remember when it cost half as much to fill my tank up.
1.39/liter CDN, or 3.67/gallon CDN, that's 1.17/liter USD or 3.08/gallon USD
1.39/liter CDN, or 3.67/gallon CDN, that's 1.17/liter USD or 3.08/gallon USD
09-02-05, 10:22 AM
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Hmm... I drive a V8 truck and have a couple of motorcycles... er... guess which I'll be taking if Im going out? Good thing I work from home 
Toyota Tundra: 15mpg
Ducati 750ss: 50mpg
Kawasaki 250 Ninja: 75mpg
I can get 5 times as far on that same gallon of gas in the little bike.
Toyota Tundra: 15mpg
Ducati 750ss: 50mpg
Kawasaki 250 Ninja: 75mpg
I can get 5 times as far on that same gallon of gas in the little bike.
09-02-05, 10:25 AM
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boise needs a public transportation system. im screwed because im driving a jeep that gets 14.5mpg, and i have to commute to school(~25 miles) and work(~20 miles) every day.. and the way my schedule is setup it doesnt allow me enough time to ride my bike instead of drive. so i am buying a civic. wish we could get smart cars in america