Gas Prices

**funkendrenchman** · 04-19-2006, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by skiaholik

Summer = more people driving = increase in the demand for gasoline = rise in the price.

True, but I believe the raise in price (during summers) has more to do with the chance to make more money than the fact the supply is being depleted.

**skier666** · 04-19-2006, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by lemon boy

I FUCKING HATE the stupid CC machines on the pumps b/c many/most of them have 50 or 75 dollar limits, at these prices hitting 75 per fill is easy for me and doing two transactions makes me angry beyond reason. DUMB.

Put me on that list as well....I stay away from 76, and refuse return purchases to any other stations that do that. It's one of those little things in life that pisses you off for minimal reason.

**homerjay** · 04-19-2006, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by 72Twenty

Good thing I still have my old rollerblades.

Fruitboots are not the answer to high gas prices.

**grrrr** · 04-19-2006, 03:50 PM

Just hit 3.29 for regular and 3.59 for premium here. No road trips for me.

**72Twenty** · 04-19-2006, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey

thank god my boss is paying for boat gas this summer!

(2.90ish in Juneau)

Well no shit. That's becasue you are going to be WORKING ON THE BOAT. That would be like my boss making me pay for the ink we use in our printing press becasue I work here.

**Viva** · 04-19-2006, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by elevens

Does anybody here (old farts like me) remember the odd/even days during the Carter years? The Iran hostage situation created some long fun waits at the gas pump that summer.

Back when your choices were: Ethyl, Premium, and Regular? Nope, I'm not that old.

Bodhi- No, I don't surf, but it's something I need to try, like skiing when I moved to Oregon. When are you next down? First things first, can you even afford to drive?

**Dirty Hoar** · 04-19-2006, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by Telenater

Remember US demand is the primary force that lets gas companies charge what they want. Reduce the demand, and the price increases will follow.

Next time you see someone getting low milage in their vehicle or making unneccessary trips thank them for increasing your prices too.

Why yes, I have been commuting to work by bicycle this week..... 15 miles each way, and it feels good (and only takes about 10 minutes longer than driving).

Ya, you're right but it sounds like you're putting all the blame on the consumer. I think the consumers should first demand better legislation to baby sit these huge oil corporations who are clearly pulling the wool over our eyes. And they should have to pay for it as well since they brought it on themselves. Hopefully Americans will finally get off their ass's and demand their government representatives to do something about it.

But can we trust the government? Obviously not... but I feel the winds of change.

edit - I believe you meant "decreases" and not "increases" right?

**cj001f** · 04-19-2006, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by lemon boy

Just a rant:

I FUCKING HATE the stupid CC machines on the pumps b/c many/most of them have 50 or 75 dollar limits, at these prices hitting 75 per fill is easy for me and doing two transactions makes me angry beyond reason. DUMB.

My understanding is that it is the credit card companies requirements for a signature on purchases over $xx amount. Also happens at grocery store/home depot self checkout lines.

**elevens** · 04-19-2006, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by 72Twenty

Good thing I still have my old rollerblades.

It must have been a difficult conversation - telling your father that you are GAY!

**Conundrum** · 04-19-2006, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by homerjay

Fruitboots are not the answer to high gas prices.

I don't think fruitboots are the answer to anything really.

**Telenater** · 04-19-2006, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by flabango

Ya, you're right but it sounds like you're putting all the blame on the consumer. I think the consumers should first demand better legislation to baby sit these huge oil corporations who are clearly pulling the wool over our eyes. And they should have to pay for it as well since they brought it on themselves. Hopefully Americans will finally get off their ass's and demand their government representatives to do something about it.

But can we trust the government? Obviously not... but I feel the winds of change.

Exactly, I don't trust the government to make a fundamental change in the system, so I choose to take the actions that I can. If consumers change their habits then the rest will probably fall into line (or at least we'll be a fitter and less air polluted society).

**72Twenty** · 04-19-2006, 03:59 PM

That's it. I'm converting to scientology.

**lemon boy** · 04-19-2006, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by cj001f

My understanding is that it is the credit card companies requirements for a signature on purchases over $xx amount. Also happens at grocery store/home depot self checkout lines.

it is stupid though at the gas station cause if I need the extra it will authorize an identical purchase immediately afterwards. At least the limits should go up with gas prices do. Once it hits this level I can clear $100 easy.

**funkendrenchman** · 04-19-2006, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Conundrum

I don't think fruitboots are the answer to anything really.

Except the question "what can instantly make someone turn into a homo."

They are definitely the answer to that.

**mrw** · 04-19-2006, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by elevens

Does anybody here (old farts like me) remember the odd/even days during the Carter years? The Iran hostage situation created some long fun waits at the gas pump that summer.

peddle power is cheaper than petro

Oh yeah. i have always been a high mileage driver. Back then, I was doing around 40,000 in a company car. I spent half the week waiting to fill up and the other half burning it.

Now, I have a VW Jetta TDI. 50 mpg highway. I just filled up for 2.74 per in NJ. God bless Joisey

**cj001f** · 04-19-2006, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by lemon boy

it is stupid though at the gas station cause if I need the extra it will authorize an identical purchase immediately afterwards. At least the limits should go up with gas prices do. Once it hits this level I can clear $100 easy.

Oh, I agree with you it's stupid. Here in SoCal we have to enter our zip at the pumps and show IDs for msot transactions. All feeds into to my rant about the bloody stupid antifraud policies of credit/debit card companies - like WAMU, who stopped me from withdrawing NZ$40 at an ATM "because it was possibly fraudulent"

**funkendrenchman** · 04-19-2006, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by mrw

Oh yeah. i have always been a high mileage driver. Back then, I was doing around 40,000 in a company car. I spent half the week waiting to fill up and the other half burning it.

Now, I have a VW Jetta TDI. 50 mpg highway. I just filled up for 2.74 per in NJ. God bless Joisey

I'd give up my WRX if I could find a reliable AWD diesel or hyrbid wagon that would get over 30 mpg. Does such a thing exist yet in the US?

**erica_z** · 04-19-2006, 04:07 PM

3.09 for regular here in Rivertucky. blech.

At least its DST time again so I can start riding my bike to work on the days that I don't have night classes. :-/

**lemon boy** · 04-19-2006, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by funkendrenchman

I'd give up my WRX if I could find a reliable AWD diesel or hyrbid wagon that would get over 30 mpg. Does such a thing exist yet in the US?

No

CJ- Yeah, I made the mistake of making a couple of fucking phone calls and got my CC on fraud hold AFTER telling the bastards I'd be in NZ although they didn't have any trouble with my purchases in Russia. CC companies are hard to get ahold of from out of the country, especially if you can't use the CC as a calling card

**powderwhore** · 04-19-2006, 04:10 PM

A few words of advice:

Invest in Oil and Gas companies! These companies are making record profits. Grab a good bit of change while it lasts!

**Dirty Hoar** · 04-19-2006, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Telenater

Exactly, I don't trust the government to make a fundamental change in the system, so I choose to take the actions that I can. If consumers change their habits then the rest will probably fall into line (or at least we'll be a fitter and less air polluted society).

I just don't see the average consumer willing to change their habits enough to really make a difference. Maybe in the long term but not in the short term (5-15 years). Plus, the oil companies will just find some other way to screw us and recoup their money.

**turfsk8r** · 04-19-2006, 04:11 PM

3.60 in the desert. 2.80-2.90 in la and surrounding area for regular. they dropped the prices when their profits came out. then just inched them back up there. Bastards. That's my i have a motorcycle that and the traffic out here.

**DJMingus** · 04-19-2006, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by elevens

Does anybody here (old farts like me) remember the odd/even days during the Carter years? The Iran hostage situation created some long fun waits at the gas pump that summer.

peddle power is cheaper than petro

oh yeah. wasn't that the same period when it first went over a buck (gasp)

sounds like we may end up permanently over $3.00 soon.