OT: Bad subject - GAS!!!

Sad pathetic sign of our times.

I own a 1994 Geo Metro, 4DR, Sedan, No A/C, No Power anything. I was at a 1/4 of a tank of gas and am going away this weekend and didn't want to leave the tank that empty.

So I decided to put $10 in the little car which was what I could afford. 3.79 gallons later I'm up to a 1/2 tank. To think this was the cheapest i could find for REGULAR unleaded.

I didn't complain I just burst out laughing. then again the guy in the Mini Van put $55 dollars in to top off his tank.

Pathetic, Kate

LOL

Gas is 2.59 here (PA) but a 5 minute ride over the bridge to NJ the gas is

Well, I filled my truck up at 2.48 and it took 55.00. In our friends truck his cost 75.00. I know gas is now close to 2.60. I'm going to have to take a loan out just to get to work. This is crazy. They said its going to probably get to 3.00.

Here in Danville, Illinois, Gas ranges in price from $2.49 to $2.59. I delivered a wedding cake yesterday 1 3/4 hours away over in Greencastle, Indiana and gas there yesterday was $2.39. (I'm thinking I should have charged her for delivery, but she is a very good friend of mine, so ....probably not) Cigarettes are cheaper in Indiana than in Illinois,too. DH makes a routine trip every week over to IN for gas and cigs. The drive really isnt that far, maybe 15 miles, so it is worth it. Linda C

Here's something to help with "Bad Gas." hahaha

Both rely on local spotter to submit price info on the cheapest gas in your area.

Saw the above info in today's Sunday paper.

Enjoy, Lynne

$2.00? I can't remember the last time it was that low here. Here in KC gas was $2.29 on Monday and by Friday it had gone up twice bringing it to $2.49. I drive 14 miles one way each day to work. So far I haven't changed any habits, but I never did do a lot of running around anyway.

I noticed on the news that the oil companies (Philips, Mobil, etc) have shown a 31% increase in profits in the last year and surprisingly the gas prices have gone up 33% in the same amount of time. It makes it a little hard to blame everything on the price of a barrel oil.

Katrina in KS

Hey, thanks, Lynne! I've seen/heard those before, but never remember to check nor did I have them bookmarked.

That gaspricewatch.com site is pretty cool! They tell how old the prices are that they're posting (less than 12 hours, less or more than

They also give (in the top right corner of the screen) the highest price in the U.S. (well over $3 -- in California, of course), the lowest (closer to $2 than the high was to $3 -- I want their price!) & the average (right between $2 & $3 -- heck, I'll take that).

Alicia

Traditionally Oklahoma is the second cheapest state for average prices behind Georgia due to taxes on it.

Well since Friday it has crept up now to $2.50 or more most places and they are saying the same here, $3 before ed of September when it starts to go down. OOOHHH Thank God I do not have gas heat and that makes me wonder about those that do in their homes. What are the indigent peopel supposed or going to do?

They also whine and cry here more and more that donations from traditionall the middle clas people are way down to anything, from churches to non-profit groups. So where does that leave us - looks to me like US midle classers in here are gonna join the lower class and wonder where net dollar is gonna go!!

Also our state legislature has put it on the ballot for Novemeber for us to vote on RAISING taxes on gas here. Are they crazy?! You ought to see or read all the comments and editorials on that really stupid timing!!!! Only in America!!

OKC Dave

Dave, Your state isnt the only one talking about raising the gas tax. Illinois is too..Our gas tax is already excessive, and our CITY gas tax is high too..Our citizens are going a short drive to cheaper gas in Indiana!

Linda C

Let me tell you, that you are in paradise!!!

Gas prices here range from 1,13 Euro to approx. 1,35 Euro per LITER! If for example a liter gas would cost me 1,20 Euro that would make appro.

Just my two cents.

Susanne

Our gas here in Newfoundland, Canada is $1.06 a litre which calculated into gallons is

gas went up this morning and is expected to go another 5 cents (or approx 22 cents a gallon) a litre by the end of August. That will make gas $5 a gallon.

Those of you in the USA may think you are paying a lot for gas but when you pull up to the pumps remember...it could be worse!

Hi all.....haven't been around much lately but I just had to chime in on all the complaining about US Gas prices. Here in the UK it will cost you around £4.18 a gallon....which equates to $7.56 US....hence the reason people in the UK opt for more modest vehicles. I rarely use my car (which is getting old now) and my DH travels in excess of 60 miles daily in his modest diesel van, as he is a builder. So spare a thought for the less fortunate!!!!

Take care, Marilyn

Hi Susanne, Redd and Marilyn!!! Gas prices in Canada have always been more expensive in Canada and outrageous in Europe! I see that things have not changed! But what is even more outrageous in my opinion is that we haven't really had viable alternatives until recently when they started to "allow" some of the new technology to be mass produced such as the new Honda and Ford Hybrids. I'm wondering if any of our members have considered buying or purchased one of those? And if so, how much of a difference do they make and are they worth the extra expense?

M-C

and I'm in Savannah GA. forgot to add.. lol

Sorry M-C...don't know too much about the new Honda or Toyoto Hybrids...haven't heard of a Ford equivalent!!! I did see a TV show on the Lexus RX400h and it didn't get a very good review for a vehicle with such a large price tag.....£40,000+ I think!!! I suspect like most other vehicles these Hybrids will all have pros and cons but will become the latest "must have" for those that like the status symbols in life. Frankly, why anyone living and driving in city conditions needs a 4X4 is beyond my comprehension. Most of the 4X4's here seem to be used by women running kids to kindergarden or school....LOL

Take care, Marilyn

my husband teased me before he left for his job in Washington DC this weekend..he looked in the truck and said didn't you put gas in? I said yeah.. 10.00 its just about above the E mark now.. lol and really I'm not kidding.. and its only a little Ford Ranger pick up truck.

We did check into the Toyota Preius a couple of years ago, and the wait was