Ouch...just filled up today....
08-16-2005, 06:26 AM
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well they said it isn't coming down anytime soon. They say the speculation is what's driving it even higher. Its like a mutal fund.. There are company investing their retirement portfolios in gas and oil on the idea the price will rise. Everyone is in on it.. making it go even higher...
Hell I invested in oil stocks back in january. It has already gone up about 50%...
Hell I invested in oil stocks back in january. It has already gone up about 50%...
08-16-2005, 07:47 AM
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I think it has to do with the fact that both China and Russia are using much more
oil, and the US has not reduced its use at all, its likely gone up a lot over
the last few years.
There is a fixed supply, with only the Saudi's having the ability to increase
production somewhat.
China is driving up the cost of a lot of stuff, scrap steel, copper, oil, etc.
Their demand is large and growing.
Its lucky things have slowed down slightly over there, but a fight over resources
is in the picture at some future time...
Russia used to export oil, but is using more and more themselves, as their
economy improves.
We wont get hybrids and alternitive sources of energy untill the fuel prices get
high enough for long enough to drive people to look for other ways of doing
things...
The rest of the world pays $4.00 to $6.00 a gallon of gas, plus lots of
road taxes, and has been paying that for a long time, so why should the US
be special with under $2.00 a gallon gas????
Maybe thats why we use 40% or more of the worlds oil?
Brett
oil, and the US has not reduced its use at all, its likely gone up a lot over
the last few years.
There is a fixed supply, with only the Saudi's having the ability to increase
production somewhat.
China is driving up the cost of a lot of stuff, scrap steel, copper, oil, etc.
Their demand is large and growing.
Its lucky things have slowed down slightly over there, but a fight over resources
is in the picture at some future time...
Russia used to export oil, but is using more and more themselves, as their
economy improves.
We wont get hybrids and alternitive sources of energy untill the fuel prices get
high enough for long enough to drive people to look for other ways of doing
things...
The rest of the world pays $4.00 to $6.00 a gallon of gas, plus lots of
road taxes, and has been paying that for a long time, so why should the US
be special with under $2.00 a gallon gas????
Maybe thats why we use 40% or more of the worlds oil?
Brett
08-16-2005, 09:57 AM
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GM and Ford are really going to have problems. How well positioned are they to do without the margin that they have with the big vehicles? Glad my TL gets pretty good milage.
...Must Stay off the gas, repeat.
...Must Stay off the gas, repeat.
08-16-2005, 10:42 AM
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I paid 2.83 for 91 octane at Safeway in Livermore, CA. The street price was $2.89 but less $.06 for the club card. This is the cheapest I have found in the Tri-valley area.
08-16-2005, 01:02 PM
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Uhhh... The last I checked, 1 USD = 1.20 CAD. Thus 1.05 CAD = 95 cents USD. However, if you are talking about 3.50 CAD, then that equals 3.33 USD, which is definitely high.
Originally Posted by WW_TLS
I paid $1.05 CAD (= $3.50 USD a Gallon) last night for 91. Gas price is crazy these days.
08-16-2005, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Brettg
The rest of the world pays $4.00 to $6.00 a gallon of gas, plus lots of road taxes, and has been paying that for a long time, so why should the US be special with under $2.00 a gallon gas????
Maybe thats why we use 40% or more of the worlds oil?
Brett
Maybe thats why we use 40% or more of the worlds oil?
Brett
Looked at a 4 cyl Accord window sticker lately? They're rated around 25 city, 34 highway. Even higher for the Civic, a car closer to what a majority of the Non-North American world population drives.
08-16-2005, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MR1
$2.81 right now for premium in Fresno, CA. We bought a car with a high performance engine. The difference in price per tank is max $4.00. The tradeoff is reduced performance and possible engine damage. How much did you pay for those custom rims?
Paid a little under 2k for the tires (Yokohama Avid) and wheels. The wheels are custom 18" Enkei PK6 with ceramic inlays...re-painted with OEM Acura Anthracite gray with chrome inner lining. Thanks for noticing!
08-16-2005, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by De La Rocha
Paid a little under 2k for the tires (Yokohama Avid) and wheels. The wheels are custom 18" Enkei PK6 with ceramic inlays...re-painted with OEM Acura Anthracite gray with chrome inner lining. Thanks for noticing!
The rims set your car of nicely.....what was it you were asking about gas prices and octane again?
08-16-2005, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by De La Rocha
Filled up last night in Denver, Co and paid a little under $40 for a full tank. I think it was at 2.80 a gallon. Is higher octane really that worth it?! ANyone see performance changes when getting lower octane gasoline?
08-16-2005, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TLTrance
Uhhh... The last I checked, 1 USD = 1.20 CAD. Thus 1.05 CAD = 95 cents USD. However, if you are talking about 3.50 CAD, then that equals 3.33 USD, which is definitely high.
08-16-2005, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bluenoise
Perhaps he was talking 1.05 CAD/litre.
yeah, we use liters here in Canada, and its 1.13/liter here in vancouver....
to balance out, i just drive not as aggressive, it'll make difference, and mayb one cheap cheap lunch once a week
08-18-2005, 12:04 PM
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Hehe, I stand corrected/clarified then.. On a different note, since you are in Vancouver, couldn't you just drive over the border to get gas? 
Originally Posted by nek12man
yeah, we use liters here in Canada, and its 1.13/liter here in vancouver....
to balance out, i just drive not as aggressive, it'll make difference, and mayb one cheap cheap lunch once a week
to balance out, i just drive not as aggressive, it'll make difference, and mayb one cheap cheap lunch once a week
08-18-2005, 01:25 PM
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This is an interesting thread, I would like the see where the posts continue until the point where we are saying 'just paid 5.00 a gallon for premium.... wait hold on... for a second there I though I just said I paid 5 bucks for gas!! no.. yea.. I did... 
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I wonder what will be the breaking point for the world. I wonder what it will have to get to before LA decides to riot (LA loves to riot). oh well
"I wonder what will be the breaking point for the world. I wonder what it will have to get to before LA decides to riot (LA loves to riot). oh well
08-18-2005, 02:52 PM
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Last time I filled up I was just over $30 when 93 octane was at 2.499/gallon, that was almost 2 weeks ago, and I am do for another fill up in the next 3 or 4 days. Prices since then have jumped to 2.799 for 93 octane. So my next fill up will cost me about 3 dollars more. Must be nice to be an oil exec....
08-18-2005, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by spacejamz
Last week I paid around $2.33 a gallon when I filled up....today it was $2.49....ouch......in Dallas, TX....
how much is everyone else paying these days?
how much is everyone else paying these days?
2.49 in dallas...? Its 2.79 here in fort worth.... thats pretty good for today's market =)
08-19-2005, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by saabfan
Recently gas prices haven't really been phasing me, but, oddly enough, today when I filled up, in Dallas as well, I too noticed the huge leap. $2.59 at Exxon at 75 and Walnut Hill... I also recalled paying in the $2.30 vicinity last week.
The gov't should suspend or halve gas taxes once regular pops over $3.
08-19-2005, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Brettg
The rest of the world pays $4.00 to $6.00 a gallon of gas, plus lots of
road taxes, and has been paying that for a long time, so why should the US
be special with under $2.00 a gallon gas????
Brett
road taxes, and has been paying that for a long time, so why should the US
be special with under $2.00 a gallon gas????
Brett
That's why. I don't understand people who say it's about darned time we paid more. Do they not realize how much slack in the world, the US picks us? Yeah, cut us a discount on energy costs, mmmkay?
and thats every 3/4 days cause you know i love to punch it and watch all the cars dissapear in my rear view. 
08-19-2005, 06:50 PM
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Just got back from Niagara Falls Ontario today. The per litre price equates to about $5/Gallon US! Pretty amazing increase in price when considering that there is no shortage of oil.
The sad part is that refineries are not running at their limit, in spite of what US Govt officials have said.
Why is it that the price of less refined diesel and home oil is skyrocketing? And, why are we all sheep and not demanding answers and some relief from of government leaders?
I don't get it!
The sad part is that refineries are not running at their limit, in spite of what US Govt officials have said.
Why is it that the price of less refined diesel and home oil is skyrocketing? And, why are we all sheep and not demanding answers and some relief from of government leaders?
I don't get it!
08-20-2005, 01:16 PM
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93 $2.88 in Buffalo NY (Yesterday)... It's hurting man..... The decieving part is when it comes down to like ($2.50, if it ever does) everyone will feel happy when in actuallity it's STILL @#@$%@#$ expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 
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Yesterday SUNCO 91 in Ottawa was $1.10CDN/ litre, there are 3.79 litres /US gallon==$4.17CDN/US Gallon at exchange rate of .82====$3.42/US Gallon. SUNOCO 94 was $3.54/US Gallon. The price will continue to rise due to effect of supply & demand...