Was reading that gas might go up to 3 a gallon
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Re: Was reading that gas might go up to 3 a gallon...
how much do you get now in your area? I thought West coast has higher price, and the south has lower...
We got 1.8-2.5 for 93 now...
We got 1.8-2.5 for 93 now...
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No, maybe driving your TL to the mailbox is ALL you'll be able to afford. Forget about any long distance trips.
Here around Philly the gas varies from around 1.68~1.70 in Reading to about 1.80~1.9? Other metro areas.
This is pretty pathetic in that Alaska alone generates like 50% of the US's take in. The other juice is sold to other countries. Send it all here.
This will never happen though because the Gas companies all have agreed upon monopolies. We are all going to suffer at the hands of these greedy bastards. And there's nothing you can do about it because there's really no competition to the Dino Juice.
Here around Philly the gas varies from around 1.68~1.70 in Reading to about 1.80~1.9? Other metro areas.
This is pretty pathetic in that Alaska alone generates like 50% of the US's take in. The other juice is sold to other countries. Send it all here.
This will never happen though because the Gas companies all have agreed upon monopolies. We are all going to suffer at the hands of these greedy bastards. And there's nothing you can do about it because there's really no competition to the Dino Juice.
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One thing you can be certain of at ALL times is that the oil companies will ALWAYS do better whenever the prices rise or drop quickly. They play the buyers against the sellers and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS (Did I say always) come out on the winning side (Since they are the ones who set the prices). Looks like time to buy Oil Stocks.
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Here is a speculation on future gas prices.
http://www.lundbergsurvey.com/
As for high gas prices? You can 1) move to another country which has much higher prices or 2) buy stock in oil companies. Stop your complaining - this is a capitalist market, not a socialist country - the oil companies have their rights to answer to their investors just like the car companies, grocery chains and any other free market corporations. If you really want to complain, just try WALKING to your rally.
http://www.lundbergsurvey.com/
As for high gas prices? You can 1) move to another country which has much higher prices or 2) buy stock in oil companies. Stop your complaining - this is a capitalist market, not a socialist country - the oil companies have their rights to answer to their investors just like the car companies, grocery chains and any other free market corporations. If you really want to complain, just try WALKING to your rally.
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Originally posted by prozzi
Yeah it sucks, that we are at the hands of Opec. I just wonder if this does happen,our economy might go backwards again.
Yeah it sucks, that we are at the hands of Opec. I just wonder if this does happen,our economy might go backwards again.
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Originally posted by Lore
You guys have it easy. Northern California -- anywhere from $2.20 - $2.50 per gallon for 91 gas.
You guys have it easy. Northern California -- anywhere from $2.20 - $2.50 per gallon for 91 gas.
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$1.92 for 93 in Seattle.
$3 per gallon will happen by Memorial Day and inflation will follow. The biggest problem with high gas prices in this country as opposed to Europe are the distances goods must travel from ports.
$3 per gallon will happen by Memorial Day and inflation will follow. The biggest problem with high gas prices in this country as opposed to Europe are the distances goods must travel from ports.
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All I know that I put way more miles on my vehicle than any of my family memebers that live in Italy, and yes they pay 4 dollars a gallon but don't even come close to the distances I have to trave for business. Not only driving but flying, your food, goods cost will all go up becuase, like Barman said the distances to bring you the product are far.
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$1.849 per gallon for Mobil Super yesterday in SE Mass.
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I have heard this arugement time after time - the big bad greedy oil companies. Yet, nobody complains when they buy a bottle of water for a buck. We live in good old US of A where free market reigns. Nobody tells Bill Gates that his next version of windows has to have a price cap except for the market it self. If you're so inclined to belive that the oil companies are getting rich, buy some stock and join them.
So, we are not in the hands of the oil companies or the opec or any of the above. We are in the hands of ourselves - supply vs. demand. This is called capitalism. For better for worse, it works better than socialism or communism.
Why am I defending the oil companies? I'm not. I just want people to be educated on the issues rather than just start ranting and raving without any facts. It's always easy to complain about the oil companies because they are so visible, but you need to get the facts stright and view them with non-biased opinion. Why isn't everybody protesting Evian for sellling water at higher price than gasoline? Again, when you do protest, try WALKING to your protest.
So, we are not in the hands of the oil companies or the opec or any of the above. We are in the hands of ourselves - supply vs. demand. This is called capitalism. For better for worse, it works better than socialism or communism.
Why am I defending the oil companies? I'm not. I just want people to be educated on the issues rather than just start ranting and raving without any facts. It's always easy to complain about the oil companies because they are so visible, but you need to get the facts stright and view them with non-biased opinion. Why isn't everybody protesting Evian for sellling water at higher price than gasoline? Again, when you do protest, try WALKING to your protest.
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I totally understand what you are saying about bottle of water is a buck, but do you drink 20 gallons of water every 4 to 5 days? Just wondering. All I am saying that this ecomony where I live will not be able to make it if prices reach that high, because people aroung here don't make that kind of money. So ofcourse they will still drive around, but won't be buying or doing anything else. I was just wondering what everyone else felt about this.
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what I want to know is why opec is cutting oil production by 1million barrels a day starting april 1st. with the busy summer driving season not far off, why would they cut production? i'm tired of heearing the lame excuses they always give....tribal wars in nigeria (or wherever it is in africa), oil ship sinking in some unknown waters, iraqi oil fires, blah blah blah.
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could also be the devaluation of the US dollar. Some rumors have been flying that OPEC will start demanding payment in euros or gold. Either way, fossil fuels are a finite source of energy. Honda and Toyota have been smart investing in hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles.
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Looks like its time for an Accord Hybrid. 250 hp+ with the fuel economy of a Civic
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Think you've got it bad, try living in Dallas! Every other vehicle is one of those landcruisers (Suburban, Tahoe, Expedition or the new Hummer H2). It sucks!
#38
I concur with SUVs and those big trucks. Not only can they not park right, they suck up gas like its evian water. Remember the last time gas prices went up? All those deep discounts on the trucks and SUV in the name of patriotism? Ha! Give me a break. If you want patriotism, be considerate of your neighbors and buy a car that is sensible. That's not driving an excursion with one person tooting around the town getting groceries. I can just see another patriotic act coming on by the big 3.
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Re: Was reading that gas might go up to 3 a gallon
Originally posted by prozzi
Just wondering what the toughts would be if gas does reach 3 dollars a gallon. I hope it doesn't but we'll see.
Just wondering what the toughts would be if gas does reach 3 dollars a gallon. I hope it doesn't but we'll see.
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We are already paying over $3/gal in the great white north.High gas prices have absolutely no effect on peoples buying habits .The roads are full of suvs and big pig pickups. I think the only thing that would put a major damper on suv/pickup sales would be actual gas shortages.