Gas prices - Page 9

tw · 05-04-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Oh yeah, my lifestyle is out of control. I go to work. I go home. There is no public transportation to speak of in these parts. Oh, and I visit my mom and dad in a neighboring town every Sunday. I'm livin' on the edge!

These are the good time. It does not get better than this. We are due for another 1970s or another 1989. Can you withstand a downturn?

It does not get any better than this. If life is tough now, then one must make plans now for when times actually become tough. If one is living on the edge now, then one is already in serious trouble. If trivial price of gasoline is so harmful, then one must reassess one's precarious situation.

TheMercenary demonstrates it. His boat holds 135 gallons. Will he stop using his boat? No. Price of gasoline has not increased significantly.

glatt · 05-04-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tw

It does not get better than this.

I understand what you are trying to say, but I have to ask, wasn't it better than this two weeks ago when prices were a little lower than they are now?

Spexxvet · 05-04-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tw

$3.17 in 2007 money is abuot $0.65 in 1972 money - which was the prices of a gallon of gas in 1972. So gasoline prices have only gone back up to early 1970s prices when gasoline was still cheap. No wonder SUV sales are not hurt. Anyone hurt by a gallon of gas at this price needs to review their excessive life style.

How does that compare to the rise in income?

HungLikeJesus · 05-04-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

How does that compare to the rise in income?

I think that that is going to depend on your perspective. The rich got richer and the poor got richer, but not at the same rate.

busterb · 05-06-2007, 06:53 PM

Just don't buy gas on the 15th. Problem fixed. Ya right. I can't belive the dumb SOBs that foward that crap.

LabRat · 05-10-2007, 11:37 AM

The cheapest was $2.91 yesterday morning, almost filled up, but was only at 1/2 tank.

Dumb move.

All stations were at 3.09/3.19/3.29 on the way home last night... Grrrrrrrrr.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-10-2007, 08:05 PM

Well that "dumb move" cost you what? A dollar? Is a buck worth making an extra gas stop?

BigV · 05-15-2007, 10:56 AM

Regular this morning at the two stations I drive by $3.39 - $ 3.59 / gal.

Picked up a carpool partner this week. Theoretically, my commuting fuel expenses should drop to half the recent levels, no? Let's hope so.

glatt · 05-15-2007, 11:04 AM

I drove out of town on Saturday. Prices in the foothills of the Shenandoahs were 20 cents cheaper than in town. I had always heard that the blends of gasolines used in cities were more expensive for pollution control, but it was shocking to see gas for $2.79

xoxoxoBruce · 05-15-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

I drove out of town on Saturday. Prices in the foothills of the Shenandoahs were 20 cents cheaper than in town. I had always heard that the blends of gasolines used in cities were more expensive for pollution control, but it was shocking to see gas for $2.79

It's not entirely the blends, but what the traffic will bear, in the cities and 'burbs as opposed to rural areas.

Cloud · 05-15-2007, 11:28 AM

if you live near any Native American reservation, you can often get gas cheaper there because they don't have to pay certain taxes

elSicomoro · 05-15-2007, 11:41 AM

They're fluxing pretty hard here right now. Some stores were at $3.149 yesterday, others at $2.969.

I spent $86 for gas last week...blecch!

Shawnee123 · 05-15-2007, 12:38 PM

Just got it for 3.09 POINT 9 (they think we don't get that it's really 3.10)

Put in 20 dollars for about a half tank. I can't translate that into 40 bucks a tank, though, because my car is goofy. Could be more, could be less.

Luckily, I really don't ever drive far anymore. It's sad, though, when a drive to the lake on a pretty day becomes an extravagance of sorts.

jester · 05-16-2007, 04:45 PM

this sign says it all......:p

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BigV · 05-17-2007, 03:41 PM

$3.76 / gal regular yesterday.

05-06-2007, 06:53 PM	#5
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Just don't buy gas on the 15th. Problem fixed. Ya right. I can't belive the dumb SOBs that foward that crap. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

05-10-2007, 11:37 AM	#6
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	The cheapest was $2.91 yesterday morning, almost filled up, but was only at 1/2 tank. Dumb move. All stations were at 3.09/3.19/3.29 on the way home last night... Grrrrrrrrr. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

05-10-2007, 08:05 PM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Well that "dumb move" cost you what? A dollar? Is a buck worth making an extra gas stop? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-15-2007, 10:56 AM	#8
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Regular this morning at the two stations I drive by $3.39 - $ 3.59 / gal. Picked up a carpool partner this week. Theoretically, my commuting fuel expenses should drop to half the recent levels, no? Let's hope so. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

05-15-2007, 11:28 AM	#11
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	if you live near any Native American reservation, you can often get gas cheaper there because they don't have to pay certain taxes __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-15-2007, 11:04 AM	#9
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I drove out of town on Saturday. Prices in the foothills of the Shenandoahs were 20 cents cheaper than in town. I had always heard that the blends of gasolines used in cities were more expensive for pollution control, but it was shocking to see gas for $2.79

05-15-2007, 11:41 AM	#12
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	They're fluxing pretty hard here right now. Some stores were at $3.149 yesterday, others at $2.969. I spent $86 for gas last week...blecch!

05-15-2007, 12:38 PM	#13
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Just got it for 3.09 POINT 9 (they think we don't get that it's really 3.10) Put in 20 dollars for about a half tank. I can't translate that into 40 bucks a tank, though, because my car is goofy. Could be more, could be less. Luckily, I really don't ever drive far anymore. It's sad, though, when a drive to the lake on a pretty day becomes an extravagance of sorts. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-16-2007, 04:45 PM	#14
jester why so serious Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,712	this sign says it all......:p

05-17-2007, 03:41 PM	#15
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	$3.76 / gal regular yesterday. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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