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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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Exactly.

Just a head's up.

If there is an more Political (ie: Dems & Reps Clinton & Bush ) discussion this thread will probably be removed & that would be a shame?
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Cruiseomatic
What happened to them Water and Electric cars? They never really took off. But you see them pushing the gas guzzelers out as hard as they can.
The "gas guzzelers" have the highest profit per unit and are in demand. Ultimately, the buyers will determine what is on the showroom floor.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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Members, just paid $2.66.9 per gallon ???? What a joke !!!! I'm from south Florida and these prices are BULL #@!$!!!!! Our president can change ALOT of things if his $$$ didn't come from OIL !!! Think about it !!! Ever since we went to WAR FUEL prices continue to escalate ??? Why ??? In reality the USA OWNS THE OIL FIELDS ??? Figure ???
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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For those who haven't read it.
Click the link to my website in my sig then scroll to the bottom of the page. You're looking for: What determines the price of gasoline.

Also, I would like to make a request

Could people please use the term gasoline instead of Gas when discussing Gasoline?

The Reason:
We have a contentious issue about the price of Natural Gas in both countries.

It would be great if the correct term was used.
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
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Also, I would like to make a request

Could people please use the term gasoline instead of Gas when discussing Gasoline?

The Reason:
We have a contentious issue about the price of Natural Gas in both countries.

It would be great if the correct term was used.
Dennis,

Not to split hairs, but gas is an acceptable subsitute for "gasoline", so it's not incorrect.

Regards,
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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I didn't say it isn't

That was my point

Gas is also Natural Gas that is used in Air Conditioning, Heating,& powering electric power plants ,which right now is also doing the Price Increase thing.

My point was to seperate them by being specific.That's all
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
I didn't say it isn't

That was my point

Gas is also Natural Gas that is used in Air Conditioning, Heating,& powering electric power plants ,which right now is also doing the Price Increase thing.

My point was to seperate them by being specific.That's all
Dennis,

My bad...I thought when you said, "it would be great if the correct term was used" that you were implying gas wasn't correct for gasoline.

I understand why you want to differentiate.

Regards,
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Thanks,
I live in the heart of Narural gas exporation,distribution & Refinement and also just south of the heart of the Crude Exploration & Gasoline/Diesel refinement.

Never mind the Cattle situation


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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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The world consumption chart shown in the link Dennis provided seems to show that world consumption has only increased 6% since the late 70’s. This seems to quite handily debunk the “shortage myth” as a reason for today’s high prices.
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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Bottom line: wait until you see you utility bill in a few months from now.

Now add your gasoline bill.

Now add the prices of the cost of services, petroleum based products and transportation.

Can we say, "hey boss, how about a raise?".

Sorry for the jibberish.
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Do you guys think gasoline prices will ever go down? Either that needs to happen or we need to get paid more.
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Just a WAG (of course) but I personally don't see them EVER going back down to less than $1.80/gallon...IF we even see them go that low again.
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 03:20 PM
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1.80 a gallon would be nice. I'd think its a dream to drive past a gas station and its 1.80.
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Schmids4.9l
Do you guys think gasoline prices will ever go down? Either that needs to happen or we need to get paid more.
No I don't. I think if something miraculous were to happen and prices fell, everyone and their brother (city, county, state, fed) would have their hand out wanting some more tax money or fees of some kind on gasoline and diesel.
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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