Something to think about! Gas Prices.

[Tom Earp]

I am sure all of you have gotten this as many times as I have, but it doesn't hurt to pass it one just as a reminder...............J

NO GAS...On May 15th 2007

Don't pump gas on may 15th

...in April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.

On May 15th 2007, all internet users ( or anyone) are to not go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.

There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network, and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.

If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take
$2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companys pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and lets try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one day.

If y ou agree (which I cant see why you wouldnt) resend this to all your contact list. With it saying, ''Don't pump gas on May 15th

[AlphaFrog]

Simple economics tells you that this doesn't work, as that $3 Billion dollars just gets spent the day before or after.

[neosoul]

and I need gas to drop at least $1 and some change... not just 30c...

[ZTAngel]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Simple economics tells you that this doesn't work, as that $3 Billion dollars just gets spent the day before or after.

And you hurt the small-business owners (the people who run the local gas station) more than the head honchos at the oil companies.

[KSigkid]

I don't think the email worked. When I forwarded it to my friends, I got a Gap Gift Card and cash from Bill Gates.

[macallan25]

I love how 3,000,000,000$$ is supposed to be some huge number in this case. Major Oil and Gas companies piss three billion dollars.

[Tom Earp]

Don't do it then!

You are under no obligation what so ever!

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I don't think the email worked. When I forwarded it to my friends, I got a Gap Gift Card and cash from Bill Gates.

I got a Banana Republic Gift Card and Steve Jobs personally handed me an iPod with good battery life and no sad iPod icon.

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Simple economics tells you that this doesn't work, as that $3 Billion dollars just gets spent the day before or after.

not only that, but some people may not even need to gas up on the 15th.

since i live so close to work, i gas my car up once a month. imagine my shock when i went to the gas station and the cheap stuff was $2.70 a gallon when it was only $2.20 three or four weeks before. it's getting to the point where i need to fill up pretty soon and it's already $3/gallon for regular unleaded in my area.

it's definitely making me rethink the super duper high-performance sports car that i've been wanting because i'm pretty sure those require the premium stuff.. and making me rethink a possible transfer to our california office

[Kevin]

All of these hikes in energy costs have more-less been offset by some pretty huge gains in my portfolio... My folks have made out alright also... They sold some oil royalties awhile back and we just found out they drilled a gusher on that land

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

not only that, but some people may not even need to gas up on the 15th.

since i live so close to work, i gas my car up once a month. imagine my shock when i went to the gas station and the cheap stuff was $2.70 a gallon when it was only $2.20 three or four weeks before. it's getting to the point where i need to fill up pretty soon and it's already $3/gallon for regular unleaded in my area.

it's definitely making me rethink the super duper high-performance sports car that I've been wanting because I'm pretty sure those require the premium stuff.. and making me rethink a possible transfer to our California office

I too am just starting to look around at new cars and I was very surprised at just how many "normal" cars have premium gas suggested for use.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by jon1856

I too am just starting to look around at new cars and I was very surprised at just how many "normal" cars have premium gas suggested for use.

Wow, that is interesting!!!

Ethanol now while cleaner burning gets last gas mileage but is replaceable. Oil, well goodby someday!

Maybe not buying for one day, then do as Kevin suggests, live closer to where you work!

I drive 4 1/2 miles a day to and from work and bank, in a Honda! I only put $20.00 a time in I need.
But, if you drive a gas hog and live a long way from your job, do you take the Metro of some kind to save?

Funny how many people want to get away from the Urban Sprawl and move to the Rural area and have land to cut more gas, drive farther, for peice and quiet?

Oh, KC is on a big down loft rebuilding, but not any place to shop. That too will come.

[Texas Beta]

Are you guys serious? This is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Oil companies lose money selling gasoline. Gas is one of the most refined products of oil. Highly refined means it costs the oil companies quite a bit to make it, but they have to sell it at such a reasonable price so people still purchase it. Industial use is what causes the price to rise.

I was able to ask this question to a exxon v.p. Oil companies usually make slight profits from gas stations not from gas sales, but all the shit inside like cokes and candy.

[aephi alum]

People will get gas when they need gas. No gas on May 15? They'll fill up on the 14th or the 16th. The oil companies will get their money in the end.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

People will get gas when they need gas. No gas on May 15? They'll fill up on the 14th or the 16th. The oil companies will get their money in the end.

Which is just what this link said: http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/nogas.asp

And for those who did not hear it on the news, IIRC we as drivers/consumers in March broke the record for US gas usage. So one day would do nothing at all.
Have to change many other parts of life before that.