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Posted: May 20, 2004 6:47 pm
by CRC Parrothead
12vmanRick wrote:rednekkPH wrote:12vmanRick wrote:
Ya know something worse. Your are paying for gas in their tanks that has been there for a while. Think about it. They got the tank filled up 2 weeks ago when the price was lower but now they pay more so they raise the price of the NEW FILL with the old fill still in there. Therefore if they paid $1.50 a gallon 2 weeks ago and they have 10000 gallon tank and have used like 7000 of it then they have 3000 left at $1.50 but raise the price of ALL the gallons in their tank to $2.00 thereby making more per gallon on the original fill..
Hell, the other day I noted 3 price increases in 48 hours at a particular station I pass on my way to/from work.
Yea and the SAME gas has been in their tanks for several days!!!!
THAT part is especially frustrating!!!
Posted: May 20, 2004 6:48 pm
by CRC Parrothead
SuperTrooper wrote:ph4ever wrote:CRC Parrothead wrote:Lee - you make some very valid points. I'm not saying it's
entirely our fault. I work for an energy company and I understand that there are numerous factors contributing to high gas prices. I just get frustrated when people want to gripe about the prices but they don't want to be inconvenienced with the hassles of car-pooling or public transportation. Ya know?
Hell this is the first time I've actually pumped gas in Years!!!! I'm usually on public transportation and these gas prices have me freaked out!!! It's been over a year since I pumped gas!!!
OHHH! So this is really YOUR fault! Back on the bus!
Damn you, Connie!!
Posted: May 20, 2004 6:48 pm
by finsupnorth
2.09 here in Wisconsin....and a lot of traveling plans
Posted: May 20, 2004 6:58 pm
by CRC Parrothead
Key Lime Lee wrote:It's just sometimes you hear "demand" thrown around as if we're being frivilous to use gas to drive to work.
Yeah, and that's also very frustrating!
Posted: May 20, 2004 7:07 pm
by AlbatrossFlyer
Key Lime Lee wrote:It's just sometimes you hear "demand" thrown around as if we're being frivilous to use gas to drive to work.
it is when you drive a gas guzzling monster SUV or pickup truck to work and you're by yourself in the vehicle.
Posted: May 20, 2004 7:28 pm
by Ilph
$1.98 - $2.08 here in Illinois
Re: Gas prices
Posted: May 20, 2004 10:06 pm
by 3/4 Time
rednekkPH wrote:tully mars wrote:Filled up my truck today...$37.00
I'll gladly trade trucks with you. Costs me between $60-$70 everytime she gets thirsty
I hear ya......Gotta 75 Ford F250 with a 460 in her and a 750 CFM 4 barrel Holley carb. Duel tanks makes filling up a major purchase.
Some bastards are geting awfully rich and laughing all the way the bank...
Posted: May 21, 2004 12:32 am
by iuparrothead
I ride the bus to work!!!
But it costs me $1.75 each way.
So I'm still paying $16.25 a week for transportation.
And then I drive my car to the gym, grocery store, etc. in the evening.
But I only have to fill my tank once a month!
Posted: May 21, 2004 1:27 am
by NJPhinPhan
Seen at my local Exxon station yesterday.........
Unleaded regular:
ARM
Unleaded plus:
LEG
Unleaded super plus:
FIRST BORN
Posted: May 21, 2004 9:03 am
by ngaparrothead
Some things to consider:
1. There is a higher demand for gas in the U.S. American consumers are using more gas this year than they have in many previous years, even with the high prices.
2. Environmental regulations lower the supply base of gasoline available to consumers. Oil refineries have to switch production at this time of year to boutique gas blends for specific geographical regions. This means that if there is a shortage driving prices up in one region supplies can't be shipped in from another region to meet demand ... wrong blend.
3. We have about one-half the number of oil refineries in the United States that we had 30 years ago. The last time a new refinery opened for business was in 1976.
4. There is an unexpected high demand for petroleum in China. Some think that China may be buying huge supplies to build a strategic reserve.
5. Saudi Arabia has cut production. There is speculation that Saudi Arabia is recognizing that its reserves of crude oil are running out. Saudi production may never again reach previous highs.
6. The gas prices we face right now are not record high prices. In the early 1980s a gallon of gasoline cost about $2.90. That's adjusted for inflation, of course, but so is your income.
Plus, the fact that our economy is recovering means there is an even greater demand for gas as business begins to expand/grow again.
Posted: May 21, 2004 9:22 am
by phtnt
AlbatrossFlyer wrote:Key Lime Lee wrote:It's just sometimes you hear "demand" thrown around as if we're being frivilous to use gas to drive to work.
it is when you drive a gas guzzling monster SUV or pickup truck to work and you're by yourself in the vehicle.
My truck is the only vehicle I have and I do use it alot for hauling and nobody who lives near me works near me.
Posted: May 21, 2004 10:00 am
by rednekkPH
AlbatrossFlyer wrote:it is when you drive a gas guzzling monster SUV or pickup truck to work and you're by yourself in the vehicle.
Carpooling and little cars may be fine for city folks, but they sure as hell don't cut it in rural areas.
Posted: May 21, 2004 10:03 am
by ph4ever
rednekkPH wrote:AlbatrossFlyer wrote:it is when you drive a gas guzzling monster SUV or pickup truck to work and you're by yourself in the vehicle.
Carpooling and little cars may be fine for city folks, but they sure as hell don't cut it in rural areas.
I think it's in the Texas Constitution that it is a Texan's God given right to drive a truck.
Posted: May 21, 2004 10:08 am
by 12vmanRick
The barrell prices aren't high enough to merit the price at the pump. I saw a report the other day that said the "US oil companies are reporting record breaking profit margins". They are raising prices because they can!
Posted: May 21, 2004 10:08 am
by rednekkPH
ph4ever wrote:I think it's in the Texas Constitution that it is a Texan's God given right to drive a truck.
I dont drive my truck on a regular basis - I'm certainly more of a sporty car or motorcycle guy. But the times that I need it, I couldn't do without it.
Posted: May 21, 2004 10:27 am
by 3/4 Time
[quote="ph4ever
I think it's in the Texas Constitution that it is a Texan's God given right to drive a truck.
[/quote]
If you can't own a shotgun, a rifle and a four wheel drive, how can a country boy or girl survive?
2.13 a gallon here......... bastards.
Posted: May 21, 2004 10:32 am
by rednekkPH
3/4 Time wrote:
If you can't own a shotgun, a rifle and a four wheel drive, how can a country boy or girl survive?
Amen to that...
Posted: May 21, 2004 10:37 am
by MelliJellyBean
Gas is 1.99 to 2.04 here in Morgantown
Posted: May 21, 2004 10:42 am
by ph4ever
Posted: May 21, 2004 12:48 pm
by Alan11
Just got back from lunch it was 1.85 at sheetz and hess here in roanoke but if i drive back after work it will be higher i guarantee it. When will this insanity stop
