$60 fill-up
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From: Toronto, ON
Originally Posted by JerseysBest
i'm sure prices will fall down to the 1.50 level sometime, but the way things are now, regular prices over 2 bucks, is just a glimpse of whats it gonna be in the future. Theres lots of oil out there, but getting to it is gonna take more money and time to get at it, refine it, etc. And with other countries getting a more and more oil by the day, namely China (with all its people), its gonna be very hard to keep prices down. we're gonna have to do something or else this economy gonna's fall flat on it face.
I saw on a news report that the Chinese love big American gas-guzzlers, as they showed a video clip of a Chinese man driving a pimped out H2 Hummer.
They used to export oil around the globe, but now they're importing like crazy, and the volume of which they're importing is growing exponentially :P
So demand is obviously increasing at a torrid pace, whilst the supply end is getting worse with so many issues; Nigeria, Gulf of Mexico vs Hurricanes, oil companies slacking on the exploring of new sources, the US having to dip into reserves to match demand just in the US.
Just when I want to buy my first truck, this happens :P
Last edited by Roushians; Oct 19, 2004 at 09:52 AM.
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From: Central VA
I've seen reports that part of the reason gas costs a lot is so many states/counties/localities pass laws that require a particular blend of gas, and that you can't mix the blends. So the production and distribution system has to deal with dozens (or more) blends of gas.
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From: Los Angeles, California
2.47 was what I paid for my last fill up, in Century City. I live in the San Fernando Valley and the prices are the same and higher depending on where you fill up.
I commute around 50 miles every day in my 2003 Expedition...
I cringe to think of gas being more than 3 bucks a gallon....Thank Goodness Sinjin uses Public transportation to get to work and the Mustang is for the weekend... 2 of us paying these prices to commute would be aweful.
I commute around 50 miles every day in my 2003 Expedition...
I cringe to think of gas being more than 3 bucks a gallon....Thank Goodness Sinjin uses Public transportation to get to work and the Mustang is for the weekend... 2 of us paying these prices to commute would be aweful.
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From: fremont ohio
This is why I'm looking forward to the new WalMart gas station in my hometown, prices a little lower, probably not much,but any bit helps with these prices. It's never been higher than like 2.01-2.02 around where I live, but it's like 2.15 now.
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From: Los Angeles
walmart gas, what's next a walmart vehicles..... The new Walmart 200. Or W-200 boosting out 250 horses for just under $10k. What's with Walmart. and the next think you know, Walmart will be powering our electricity at home. WalmartElectric...heheheh
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From: CA Central Coast
$2.40 for regular, give or take a dime. Been paying over $50 to fill the twin tanks for so long now it's almost normal. The big pain is also that most gas stations have an automatic shut off at $50 on a Mastercard, so i try to fill up before I run too low.
I just picked up 2.5 mpg by replacing the O2 sensor, so that'll help a little.
World demand will only grow and keep the prices up. The other problem in CA is no new refineries due to the NIMBYS ("not in my backyard") Demand outstrips supply even more. Then there's the DC crooks and the corn lobby, who are forcing CA to use oxygenated fuels, and since they banned MTBE (and rightly so) as a carcinogen, guess what they're using? Duh, corn ethanol. This even though solid science shows that oxygenates are no longer needed with the new engines and fuel blends.
Wish someone would make an effective Hybrid hauler or something. Maybe I'll get a Segway...nah, don't think it'll haul the horses. Heyyyy, that's it, a CHARIOT! The original Segway!! Make those hay burners earn a living. Ben Hur hubs an everthang!
I just picked up 2.5 mpg by replacing the O2 sensor, so that'll help a little.
World demand will only grow and keep the prices up. The other problem in CA is no new refineries due to the NIMBYS ("not in my backyard") Demand outstrips supply even more. Then there's the DC crooks and the corn lobby, who are forcing CA to use oxygenated fuels, and since they banned MTBE (and rightly so) as a carcinogen, guess what they're using? Duh, corn ethanol. This even though solid science shows that oxygenates are no longer needed with the new engines and fuel blends.
Wish someone would make an effective Hybrid hauler or something. Maybe I'll get a Segway...nah, don't think it'll haul the horses. Heyyyy, that's it, a CHARIOT! The original Segway!! Make those hay burners earn a living. Ben Hur hubs an everthang!
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From: Tehachapi, CA
I just filled up my VW for $8. Gas is .25/gallon. Oh wait! That was in 1964. Sorry, I was dreaming. Gas here is running $2.34 to $2.49 for regular unleaded. Ah, for the good old days.
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Spent $42 to top off the van before a trip last w/e. Filled one tank and topped off the other one. I'd rather fill up the tanks while it sits, but I need to drop both tanks soon to fix the fuel senders. Not fun going on trips and having to guess how much gas is left. 
Fortunately for me, I have a daily driver that'll go 600+ miles on 13 gallons of deisel.
Fortunately for me, I have a daily driver that'll go 600+ miles on 13 gallons of deisel.
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Central CT
Gas - $2.03 reg.
$2.23 Super
Diesel - $2.26
Maybe the first presidential candidate who says he'll lower the price's as soon as he's elected, will be elected. It might just be more BS but he'll get the voters attention!
I say we just take over Iraq and start shipping that oil at $20 a barrel over here ASAP.
I know, I'm dreaming but that would be nice, gasoline at 75 cents a gallon again!!!
Gas - $2.03 reg.
$2.23 Super
Diesel - $2.26
Maybe the first presidential candidate who says he'll lower the price's as soon as he's elected, will be elected. It might just be more BS but he'll get the voters attention!
I say we just take over Iraq and start shipping that oil at $20 a barrel over here ASAP.
I know, I'm dreaming but that would be nice, gasoline at 75 cents a gallon again!!!
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From: fremont ohio
Originally Posted by F-Deuce50
walmart gas, what's next a walmart vehicles..... The new Walmart 200. Or W-200 boosting out 250 horses for just under $10k. What's with Walmart. and the next think you know, Walmart will be powering our electricity at home. WalmartElectric...heheheh
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From: Franklin, GA
Right at $2.00 a gallon around Atlanta for the cheap stuff (if you can call it that). I wish supply and demand economics were relevant pertaining to gasoline. Then maybe the price wouldn't irritate me so bad. But when you know the oil is just sitting over there 'cause some fat cat wants to hoard it to control the economy.... man, that just tears it!