The Price of Gas

[Pat Pixley]

Just was wondering what the price of Gas was around
 were all of you folks live  ?  Here in Lansing MI area
 it is right now it's $3.39 to $3.49 a gallon for  reg.  unleaded.  Now I heard MI was in the top three
for the highest price gas in the nation CA & IL were the other's
 two .   '>

Pat

[centech]

It's lower in TX--but still no slouch. From $2.79-2.91 is what I've seen around Austin.

[sodaworks]

3.47 is lowest in town. My wife has a supercharger and has to run "super" 3.67 gallon This is BS!!! '>  '>

[Eric]

$2.89 for reg. is about the lowest I can get here in Missouri.
$3.09 is about adverage.
Wish the price on my gas pumps at home were the adverage..   .78  '>

[Creighton]

$3.17 at Costco  in Spokane. Other stations are $3.25.
Creighton

[dr galaga]

Gas here in NW Indiana is $3.49/gallon (One place has it at $3.47!).
It really stinks.  I spent about $25 yesterday going to work and school  '> .

[Jim]

South Fla is between $2.90 - $3.10 for Reg.  '>  '>  '>

[Bob K]

I just filled up here in eastern MA for $2.91/gallon.

[halehouse]

Sunday (5/13) we paid $2.83 at Sam's.  The other stations are around $2.89 for reg.

[SIGNGUY]

$3.29 in the Great State of Wisconsin. Have to travel to Minneapolis this weekend and that'll cost me $60-70 in gas alone '>

[bubba]

$2.89 here in NJ.. I've seen over $3, but many...

I was in CT today, and I paid $3.69 for diesel... gas was a bit cheaper... 3.39   '>

[zadd]

3.15 to 3.18 In lawrence kansas,and in kck '>

[FDNY1975]

Paid $2.89 in NJ on 5/14 always fill up there prices are much lower than here in NY

[Pat Pixley]

Well I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that is   '>  off
 about the price of gas, Now they say up in Washington  that the price
will come back down  A LITTLE (yeah right    ) ,
 They are going to start production  back up
   '>  ( something I think should be running
 full time )  Anyways Just was wondering what some of the price's were out there and  to see how you guy's feel about this.
Pat

[SIGNGUY]

Everyone's talking about solutions and boycotts of oil companies, and or don't buy gas days,etc... not sure any of this would work... what has to happen without getting too political. It just sucks! '>

[90grad]

Here in Maryland, I am paying $2.97.  I could be wrong, but I believe one of the main problems is there hasn't been a new refinery built in the US in about 30 years (probably due to environmentalists).  The supply of oil is fine.  It's just the refineries can't produce enough to have a good stockpile to keep prices down.

[bubba]

I get a newsletter from an association we belong to at work, and they had an article about gas prices....

USA Today Online had an interesting list of how much a gallon af gas (volume conversions were made) cost in U.S. dollars on 4/17 - 4/18 in a variety of countries including:

1, United Kingdom: $8.37
2. Netherlands: $7.52
3. Norway: $7.33
4. Belgium & Denmark: $6.95
5. Germany: $6.72
6. Portugal: $6,65
7. Finland: $6.57
8. France & Sweden: $6.50
9. Hungary & Poland: $5.63
10. Slovakia: $5.59
11, Austria & Ireland: $5.40
12. Slovenia: $5.36
13. Switzerland: $5.17
14. Spain, $5.14
15. Czech Republic. $5.10
16. Greece, $4.91
17. Italy: $4.80
18. Lithuania $4.72
19. Latvia, $4.61
20, Estonia $4 30
21. Luxembourg: $4 27
22. Japan: $4,16
23. United States: $2.88
24, Kazakhstan: $2,75
25, Russia $2 68
26 Mexico: $2.38
27. China. $2.19
28. Nigeria $I .92
29. Saudi Arabia: $0.45
30. Venezuela: $0.19

[MoonDawg]

(90grad @ May 16 2007,2:58)

QUOTE

there hasn't been a new refinery built in the US in about 30 years (probably due to environmentalists).  The supply of oil is fine.  It's just the refineries can't produce enough to have a good stockpile to keep prices down.

Don't need to build a refinery if we don't have oil
to refine. Environmentalists are keeping us from our
own supplies. I think they should try to work with our
oil companies........rather than against them.
        I will be voting for a next president that will stand
up to this group! I'm sure we can compromise, maybe
move some Elk herds ..... or disguise some off-shore
wells.
        
        Also we the taxpayers have spent a bundle of our
money to liberate an oil-rich country. Maybe  we and all the nations who participated with us should get re-imbursed in the form of crude oil rather than cash?

[90grad]

Some guy on the radio this morning was basically telling the US to quit whining about the price of gas, as it costs so much in Europe.  My beef with that is the difference in size of the US versus the developed European nations make that comparison moot.  The convenience and usage of public transportation over there is far superior to ours, but, again, the layout/land area has a lot to do with that.

I agree with Glen that the tree-huggers need to let us drill for our own stuff.  We still need more refineries.  Our population has increased and has become more commuter-oriented, while the capacity to produce gasoline has not increased at even a comparable rate.  The refineries we have now are working at nearly 100% capacity, so even with more oil, they still couldn't refine it any quicker.  Plus, if one goes off line (as in Hurricane Katrina), the others cannot pick up the slack, as they can't produce any more.

Also, I think we need to better utilize nuclear power.

I'm all for free (or reduced) oil from the sandbox.  Chavez in Venezuela needs some attitude adjusting, too.  A well-placed Los Angeles-Class submarine is extremely persuasive.

[davethebirdman]

Hi Guys

Just back from my little trip.... Didn't pay more than $3.00 a gallon. Back home to £1.00 ($2) a LITRE.

Our price is due to the HUGE ammount that is taken on tax... Not the actual price of the petrol. Its all to do with getting us out of our cars and onto smelly unreliable public transport. Oh and to fill the pots of the Government too.

I had a Dodge Caravan seven seater whilst on holiday. Over here it would be considered a monster. In the US it an average run of the mill car. The comfort it gave us in comparision to what we own here was fantastic. I would love to have something similar here but

1. Couldn't afford it. It would be probably in excess of $50,000
2. Couldn't afford to run it.

I see from the adverts on the TV that small is now the acceptable. If Gas remains high you guys are going to feel it. You never see anyone walk in the US (Unless they are the crazy English tourists dodging cars to get from one shop to another)

Depending on who you read there is only twenty/thirty years of oil left...

On another note -

Had a really great time. The exchange rate was great. Managed to buy, buy,buy BUT to the great joy of Mrs Birdman nothing of any interest. Just clothes. Oh did I mention the 37 cola bottles that Brent posted to me. That we had to buy another suitcase for and that almost tipped us over on the weighing scales at check in and where we had to unpack and re-pack to avoid excess charges. With two hundred people behind us and my dear wife swearing.    

Spoke with Jim but didn't get a chance to meet him. He has been far too busy fighting fires. I know he never "blows his own trumpet" but he defo deserves a pat on the back for his efforts in Florida the last few weeks. We followed it daily on the news and it looked pretty scary at times. "Well done mate" and we'll catch up next time around.


Dave

[globalcompressors]

I love my 07 Ford F 350, 1 ton, Crew Cab, FX 4x4, w/325 hp powerstroke diesel.

I pay $2.58 gal for diesel here in the Houston area.


All the hybrid driv'in, tree hugg'in wack jobs can all
kiss my a**. How do they think their plastic fantastic cars show up
to the dealerships...magic? We need to stop relying on middle eastern countries for our well being. Start the drills off the West coast, start drilling in the north, start developing new fuels...what ever it takes to get us off the nipple of the middle east...damn! If oil was drilled for, right here, in the good ol' USA, or alt. fuels...made right here, I'd be happy to pay $5/gal knowing I wouldn't have to give those people one more dime.

They can have my truck, when they pry the
steering wheel from my COLD...DEAD...FINGERS!
It's a TEXAS thing...


I feel better...thanks!  '>

[SIGNGUY]

UHHHH.... Guess we know where Eric Stands! '>
Couldn't agree more with you though!
 '>

[SquareTopCollector]

Jacksonville fl at the superwalmart its 2.92 for reg

St. Augustine its 3.00 for reg

Anywhere near the interstate its 3.05 for reg

I get 15mpg with nothing in the bed of my truck.  '>

[Kilroy]

Thanks Eric, Now 'Black Betty" is stuck in my head, ...and yes, I was child of the 70's
Bam a Lam

[globalcompressors]

Bam a Lam...

[Eric]

Ha! good song!  And yeah... the white speckled owl can't be ALL over
Alaska... snag a couple, put them in a zoo and let's drill!

[Pat Pixley]

IT JUST HIT $3.65 A GALLON REGULAR UNLEAD
THOSE DIRTY  '>  

THEY GOINGTO GET THEIR CLAW"S INTO US RIGHT BEFORE THE HOLIDAY  
 '>  '>  
Pat  

[halehouse]

Ouch!  I passed an Exxon and another that were still at $2.98, but I am sure it will go above $3 soon.  The others all have.

[globalcompressors]

anybody have E85 available? we've got it here in Conroe and it's running $2.59 gal. if you have a flex fuel vehicle...no problem. i use it anyway, in a 25% blend with regular unleaded. i have an 05 ford ranger, v6, and it seems to run fine. any more than 25%, will trip the check engine light but is easily reset by removing the battery terminal for about 10 minutes to reset the computer and fill back up with regular gas.

[Pat Pixley]

Sorry about going off like I did earlier , It was not right .
It just get a little frustrating to see it jump like that for no reason.
Pat

[Creighton]

Seems like the upper midwest is really expensive. It is a topic over at oldgas.com as well.
http://www.oldgas.com/shoptalk/ubb/Forum1/HTML/009389.html
Creighton

[Kilroy]

(Pat Pixley @ May 22 2007,11:52)

QUOTE

Sorry about going off like I did earlier , It was not right .
It just get a little frustrating to see it jump like that for no reason.
Pat

There is a reason Pat

it's called greed.  I live outside the Motor City,  we have no mass transit, and no one I work with is near me to car pool to work.

I can understand if the cost is higher for the  owner, he has to pass it  to the customer,  but to raise the proce 30 cents  in an afternoon, without  receiving a new shipment, or rzising it  when it is reported OPEC  raised their price,  though a barrel of oil purchased today doesn't show up in your tank as gasoline for  2 years is  gouging, pure and simple.

Ok, off my soapbox now.

[globalcompressors]

Pat,

If that's "going off"...I don't think you have much to worry about!   '>


Pretty mild Dude...re read my post. You're okay in my book and I think we're all friends here...it's okay to vent.


Eric :'>

[Chris]

Right now we are at 1.15 a liter which works out to 4.36 for a US gallon.  If you are wondering where here is, its Calgary Alberta Canada.  I think we are at the lower end of the fuel costs for Canada.  I'm not to upset I drive an 06 Duramax and Diesel is pretty steady at 0.93 a liter or 3.52 US gallon which isn't great either, but at least it didn't go up for the weekend


Chris

[cormy]

About time you all realize the root of the problem is that we Americans have to have are Excessively large gas hog vehicles so we can boost our own feelings of inadequacy and dominate the person with a smaller vehicle. Lets see how high they go, and how much your willing to shell out to be a tough guy OR gal in your monster vehicles. Trucks should have to meet the same mileage requirements as cars. Bush will never let it happen with his "Oil Buddes" and the automakers clout.

[SIGNGUY]

I agree with the earlier post... KILL THE SPOTTED OWL, START DRILLING RIGHT HERE IN THE USA! '>

[globalcompressors]

Nice Duramax Chris!

Cormy...I don't feel inadequate at all. My truck isn't an extension of my
Pen*s.  In fact, if I didn't have my truck, I wouldn't be able to do my job,
haul loads like compressors, freon, machines, take my family camping, deliveries, etc..
Fedex and UPS...when you are shopping Ebay, how do you get your deliveries? How do you think
Wal-Mart gets the Chinese made products to the store?
It all takes fuel...one way or another. Have a better idea, let's hear it.

You find me a 1 ton truck that tows 18,000 lbs and gets the same mileage as a
Toyota or Nissan, (rice burners), I'll buy it...period!

I don't have a problem using "bio-diesel"...make it available, please. I also posted above about
E85, do you drive a Hybrid or Flex Fuel? Are you doing your share? When you get into a wreck,
I'll pass on a can opener so
they can get you out!

It's not about who drive the biggest...it's about where we're getting our fuel oil...the
Middle East and our families safety! I say keep it here at home.

Spotted owl...the Houston Zoo is a nice place   '>

Eric

[sodaworks]

Ol bush is just padding his retirement with the gas cash kickbacks. I can't wait til this POS is out of office!

[sodaworks]

I too own a few trucks, it would really be heard to stuff a few soda machines or dirt bikes into the back of a car.

[bubba]

(sodaworks @ May 23 2007,4:25)

QUOTE

I too own a few trucks, it would really be heard to stuff a few soda machines or dirt bikes into the back of a car.

Not just that.... A family with 3 kids now needs a suv or van with all the car seat laws and everything else... I've got 2 kids, and with the sports and other stuff they need day to day, you need atleast a mini van or truck. Back in the day, you could cram a few kids into the back seat or trunk of a car... now, you'd get locked up if someone isn't wearing a seat belt..

[MoonDawg]

Remember the mergers a few years ago? Federal Trade
Commission allowed our largest oil companies to collude and
become even larger, eg. Exon/Mobil etc.  Price of gas immediately
started rising and oil companies have ever since been reporting
record profits.

       Could big oil and government be sleeping together?  '>

[sodaworks]

(MoonDawg @ May 24 2007,7:29)

QUOTE

Remember the mergers a few years ago? Federal Trade
Commission allowed our largest oil companies to collude and
become even larger, eg. Exon/Mobil etc.  Price of gas immediately
started rising and oil companies have ever since been reporting
record profits.

       Could big oil and government be sleeping together?  '>

Ol bush is just padding his retirement with the gas cash kickbacks. I can't wait til this POS is out of office!

[halehouse]

Anyone else notice a drop?  It dropped about 5 cents a gallon over Memorial Day weekend and is down about 8 cents total since then to around $2.97.

[globalcompressors]

WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pop a cold one...Let's celebrate!    '>


Guess Bush made his quota last month.

[Creighton]

What is p**sing me off is our sales are way down. I asked some of the better customers and they said gas prices were cutting into the money for toys. Something be very wrong when hard working folks extra money all goes to gas and bills.
Rant/soapbox off :-)
Creighton

[Pat Pixley]

Just So you know  over Memorial weekend The price hit $3.68 and I even
 saw $3.75 for reg. unleaded, Well now it June 5 and the price has dropped
 to $3.35 to $3.27 a gallon.
 Now there is a  Cyclone  Heading for oil rich Persian Gulf they are saying it may skirt
or lose strength  before hitting  the most important oil installations there.
 Well here we go again  I can see $4.00 a gallon  before July 4  watch and see   .
Oh And this is the price in Lansing MI , The State that is in a one state recession.

 OOP's went off again

Pat

[dr galaga]

The prices by me (NW Indiana) got up to about $3.60 and last night I filled up at $3.33.  Here in Nashville, IN it is $3.39 (I thought gas was cheaper down south) but I passed a few truck stops south of Indy today that had regular unleaded gas for $3.15!!!  

[halehouse]

Dropped 2 more cents last night to $2.95.  I know it still isn't cheap, but it is good to at least see it headed in the right direction.