gasoline prices - Page 15

texas*princess · #**211** 05-12-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ThetaDancer

^^^ That's awful.

Gas hit $4.00/gallon here yesterday

I have absolutely no doubt it will be that much the next time I fill up.

ASUADPi · #**212** 05-12-2008, 09:48 PM

Gas is like 3.50 (it could be higher though, but not higher than 3.75). It is retarded!

Anyone else remember the time when they complained about gas reaching, OMG, 2 bucks! I do!

If gas got back down to 2 bucks, I'd probably kiss the ground! Hell, if it got down to 2.50 I'd kiss the ground

texas*princess · #**213** 05-12-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ASUADPi

If gas got back down to 2 bucks, I'd probably kiss the ground! Hell, if it got down to 2.50 I'd kiss the ground

lol

you and me both!

DeltAlum · #**214** 05-13-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jon1856

I agree but there is at least one other "choke point" which is production.
And just thought of another one which also has been in the news: distribution/transportation.

We all have heard by now of need for more production facilities and when ever one plant goes down for whatever reason, prices go up.

Just as when ever pipe line or tanker has a problem prices go up.

I've heard all of those arguments.

They're probably valid. Big companies deserve to make money.

I still want an explaination of the record profits.

Something doesn't figure.

smiley21 · #**215** 05-13-2008, 10:49 AM

The day has come. I had to pay $4/gallon for premium. I don't care about this being the state of the economy, blah blah blah. I still don't like it, but I know that I must deal with it or not work. ugh.

Tom Earp · #**216** 05-13-2008, 12:47 PM

Luckly I do not drive far, 4.5 miles a day.

But I only put $20.00 in at a time. The scary thing is one time I got 189 miles, and the last time it was 136, that is @ 50 miles less!

nate2512 · #**217** 05-13-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Luckly I do not drive far, 4.5 miles a day.

But I only put $20.00 in at a time. The scary thing is one time I got 189 miles, and the last time it was 136, that is @ 50 miles less!

You do realize you'd spend less on gas if you filled all the way up everytime.

aephi alum · #**218** 05-13-2008, 01:10 PM

$4.439/gal for premium

smiley21 · #**219** 05-13-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by aephi alum

$4.439/gal for premium

I am feeling your pain. We premium girls need to cry on each other's shoulder.

TrojanWoman · #**220** 05-13-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nate2512

Ha I don't care how expensive gas is, I'm not giving up fun or beer.

I agree . . . it just means that I will have to walk more for my fun. I save my driving for my commute to work and back and try my best to park for the weekend and walk (or convince others to drive

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Tom Earp · #**221** 05-13-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nate2512

You do realize you'd spend less on gas if you filled all the way up everytime.

Hm, and how do you figure that?

SydneyK · #**222** 05-13-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Hm, and how do you figure that?

According to this:
http://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Fuel-Mileage-on-a-Car

"When you fill up with gas, fill up completely and try and keep your tank above one third full. If your fuel runs low, the engine might not receive a steady supply of gas (since it will splash around while you're driving and it might momentarily splash away from the tube that leads gas out of the tank). Not having a steady supply of gas will make your engine less efficient. The benefits of having a full tank will outweigh the drawbacks of having the added weight."

nate2512 · #**223** 05-13-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Hm, and how do you figure that?

Let's say today gas is 3.54/gal. You put 5.64 Gal in your car.

Next time, gas is 3.61/gal. You put 5.54 gal in your car.

Next time, gas is 3.71/gas. You put 5.39 gal in your car.

That's $60.00, 16.57 gal. That means for an average you paid $3.62/gal.

Well lets say you put $60 at $3.54, thats 16.95 gal.

cheerfulgreek · #**224** 05-14-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

You are very astute!

So, I drive a Honda (9 years old) and drive 4.5 miles a day!

What the hell else do you expect me to do?

But, You are right! Get out of the big damn cars!!!!

I am tired of subsidising you asses who drive Mommy and Daddy Cars to hold your friggen Kids!

Oh, I be cool, Benzes, BMWs or what the hell ever!

I would drive a Mo-Ped but cannot afford to buy the damn thing!

lol lol lol

Tom you're so funny.

Actually, what I think would be good for you is the Charge Cycle. It's a new electric bike. It doesn't really rely on total battery power, because that wouldn't get you too far. It actually runs on a cyborg like mix of muscle and machine power, which means it can travel twice as far as most battery charged powered bikes. It's pretty cool. When you pedal, an integrated torque sensor triggers the right kind of power to keep the bike at a steady pace. The harder you pedal, the slower the motor turns. It's supposedly for sale right now. I'm not sure of the price, but based on your angry post, you might want to look into it.

Tom Earp · #**225** 05-14-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SydneyK

According to this:
http://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Fuel-Mileage-on-a-Car

"When you fill up with gas, fill up completely and try and keep your tank above one third full. If your fuel runs low, the engine might not receive a steady supply of gas (since it will splash around while you're driving and it might momentarily splash away from the tube that leads gas out of the tank). Not having a steady supply of gas will make your engine less efficient. The benefits of having a full tank will outweigh the drawbacks of having the added weight."

LOL, it is fuel enjected!

With less gas, less weight, then easier on mileage.