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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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here in michigan some stations are 4.00 the cheapist i've seen is 3.90. It is outragous
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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While my X is a gaser, my commuter is not (2002 VW JETTA TDI). When i bought it back then, i was filling the car (With venting ~ To any VW guys!!!) for under $30.00.

Well, it has finally happened. This morning, It costs me over $62.00 to fill my car. That is the first time i have had to pay over $60.00 to fill the car. That is absolutely ridiculous. Between my wife and I commuting, we spent over $430.00 a month on gas. And that does not include the X. Add to that the two bills in the last 30 days for eating oil at $410.00 and $281.00 plus a propane fill at $180.00 and you are looking at ALLOT of money on fuels.

Quite appalling actually....
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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that is a ton of fuel money. I guess that is why those exec's at exxon and shell drive gassers that cost 200K. My wife and I have very high fuel bill as well. This is getting ridiculous. The average hard working man who has worked hard for what he has will not be able to enjoy it much longer if this keep up.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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you guys need to look at the bright side. from where i live this is really helping my commute by cutting down on the traffic!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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$4.05 in subs of Philadelphia.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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On the 5th diesel fuel went up 15 cents in one day wholesale. NY diesel was 3.94 a gallon wholesale a few days ago..at the beginning of the Feb it was 3.379.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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these fuel prices are a great step in people using public transit more often!

Ray
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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$3.99 if Fresno, CA. Heck, unleaded at Chevron is running $3.75. I'll pay the extra quarter and get better mileage!!!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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You guys ain't seen Jack Schidtt yet. Just wait until the spring and summer traveling season

gets here. Gasoline will be $4.50 a gallon, and diesel will be $5.50 a gallon!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by njstevens
7.07 in finalnd. hell what is even the point of driving at that price. Now is that Finalnd dollars or US$
Price is converted to USD. In Finland we use Euros and liters.
Today gasolin was 1.499€/l (8.76 USD / gallon) and diesel 1.29€/l (7.585 USD / gallon)

For sure better not think about price of fuel if you have Excursion. One filling is 320 USD
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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Just paid 4.05 in mass today, was 4.02 in nh where i live, cost 144.00 for 32 gallons of fuel. damn, not good.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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I just bought my Excursion this past Wednesday, so I'm beginning to notice these things.

Test-driving the Excursion, I noticed a filling-station nearby had diesel for $3.79. On the way back to the lot a few hours later to pick up the Excursion, it read $3.99.

Then I calculated what it would cost to fill the 44-gallon tank with $4/gallon fuel if I ever ran it empty...

 
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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In So. Ohio diesel is $3.75/gal, however gas just jumped $.15/gal so I'm sure "Big D" is sure to follow.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Jumped up another 9 cents to 4.09 at my spot. I gave them the figure as i passed by.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by VaSheriff
You guys ain't seen Jack Schidtt yet. Just wait until the spring and summer traveling season

gets here. Gasoline will be $4.50 a gallon, and diesel will be $5.50 a gallon!
Don't forget Hurricane Season starts June 1st. Just a mention of tropical weather sends the speculators into a frenzy!
 
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