gas prices down for the - now 35th straight day - now under $3.71

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Kelvrick

Lifer
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Originally posted by: rdubbz420
Originally posted by: amdhunter
Originally posted by: rdubbz420
hhmmm... gas prices are high?
<-----bikes everywhere.

Good for you. Just stay the f out of my lane in traffic and things will be A-OK.

I swear, there seem to be a lotta n00bie bikers/moped riders on the streets these days, just begging for someone to ram their ass off the road. :disgust:

it's illegal and more dangerous to ride bikes on sidewalks, dumbass. you're suppose to share the road with bikers. ram their ass, please. someone in prison could use a new bitch.

Sometimes I'd love to ram the ones that consider themselves pedestrians and don't follow road signs (stop, yield).
 

nervegrind3r

Lifer
Jul 12, 2004
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7 days, big fuckin deal. Look at the increase in price over the past few years, and dump your stupid going back to $2 theory.
 

miketheidiot

Lifer
Sep 3, 2004
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Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: dman
I don't think gas will ever be cheap and plentiful again, barring some 'discovery'. So, in the absence of news to that, I'll continue to try and be conservative, even if the prices drop down a bit in the short term.

As long as we keep blocking off-shore drilling, oil shale development, and places like ANWR, no it won't be cheap and plentiful again.

because there is a HUGE supply of oil in those places relative to current production and know supplies. :disgust:
 

Capt Caveman

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Jan 30, 2005
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Worst over for drivers as pump prices slide: AAA

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. retail gasoline prices have fallen more than 10 cents per gallon in a week and could fall another 25 cents by the end of summer, a sign the worst is over for U.S. motorists this vacation season.

The decline tracks a record pullback in the price of crude that has come amid mounting evidence high energy costs and an economic slowdown are shrinking American demand for fuel, auto and travel group AAA said Friday.

"We expect pump prices below $4 this weekend and we could see the price fall another 25 cents before Labor Day (September 1), if oil prices don't rebound," said AAA spokesman Geoff Sundtrom. "We think it is primarily in reaction to the drop in demand by American consumers."

Average retail gasoline prices on Friday stood just over $4.00 a gallon, down 11 cents from the all-time high of $4.11 hit July 17, according to AAA's daily survey of up to 100,000 service stations.

Despite the recent declines at the pump, gasoline prices remain more than $1 higher than last year at this time, according to the AAA survey.

The highest prices in the country are in Alaska, where the average gallon goes for $4.68 and the residents of some remote villages are paying more than $8.50.
 

amdhunter

Lifer
May 19, 2003
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Originally posted by: rdubbz420
Originally posted by: amdhunter
Originally posted by: rdubbz420
hhmmm... gas prices are high?
<-----bikes everywhere.

Good for you. Just stay the f out of my lane in traffic and things will be A-OK.

I swear, there seem to be a lotta n00bie bikers/moped riders on the streets these days, just begging for someone to ram their ass off the road. :disgust:

it's illegal and more dangerous to ride bikes on sidewalks, dumbass. you're suppose to share the road with bikers. ram their ass, please. someone in prison could use a new bitch.

lol, I never said to ride on the sidewalk...just to stay outta my way.

Most bikers on the road today are complete douchbags that totally ignore the rules of the road. I am positive that the majority of biker-car accidents are the fault of the biker.

<-- had a biker run a red light right into his brand new car. (Biker was ticketed, and I had a shiny new $200 ding in my front fender.)
 

Auric

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Oct 11, 1999
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Originally posted by: Josh123
I wouldn't cry as much when I filled up my diesel which is usually $140 to fill up. :(
Sucks because when I bought the damn thing diesel was cheaper then gas.

I do not really get why some folks whinge aboot the cost to fill up their vehicle's tank. It is quite common on local newstainment programmes (not that I partake). In your case it seems to be a very large tank or two but anyway the capacity and thus total cost is missing the point of the actual cost per volume and, more importantly, the efficiency of the vehicle. A car which achieves 50 mpg could have a large and/or auxilliary tanks and thus cost $140 to fill but the owner would be silly to complain about the convenience of it. Indeed, they are not obligated to fill to capacity.

If I recall, the nominal price of diesel has increased about 3.5x in the last 4.5 years however adjusted for inflation it is less than 3x. Yet it is still a pittance compared to insurance, for one, then maintenance and the car itself and of course the real cost in associated taxes to militarily secure supply.

As to the current premium for diesel, it still only negates half of the additional efficiency over gasoline. Plus, the diesel can optionally be aquired from alternate sources (i.e. home made) for significant savings.
 

rh71

No Lifer
Aug 28, 2001
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cars last for a very long time... it seems people buy them way too often. The OP wording makes this assumption too. It bothers me.

I still think people make too big a deal over gas prices. Unless you're driving 50-100mi. per day, the extra amount is probably no more than your gaming/beer/smokes/hobby costs... but people are changing their entire lifestyles over it. I suppose it's because you're reminded of it at nearly every corner. *shrug*
 

EKKC

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May 31, 2005
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if gas would go back to $2. im buying a hummer now, all those nice SUV deals!

i joke i joke

it's still $4.29 in NYC for regular. i bet you the local stations are slowing down the decrease to make a quick buck. bastards. this is exactly why i couldnt give two shits about them when they complain about how they can't make any money when the gas prices go up. hypocrites.
 

Ns1

No Lifer
Jun 17, 2001
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I would wait and hope that the resale value for high efficiency vehicles drop a little bit and then pick one up.

If not then I'm driving to vegas :)
 

xanis

Lifer
Sep 11, 2005
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Originally posted by: Josh123
I wouldn't cry as much when I filled up my diesel which is usually $140 to fill up. :(
Sucks because when I bought the damn thing diesel was cheaper then gas.

My cousin works as a Verizon contractor doing FiOS installations and also owns his own landscaping business. He's got a big old Chevy Silverado 3500HD and he says he spends about $180 twice a week to put gas in it... and that's just one of his trucks.
 

AstroManLuca

Lifer
Jun 24, 2004
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Woot, today I filled up at $3.65! This is in Minnesota, where gas prices are usually a good bit below the national average.

On top of that, it was my first time filling up my new Fit. I went to the station just after my fuel light came on, and I only had to put 9.3 gallons in.

So yes, I did in fact pay under $35 to fill my tank. First time in a long time I've been able to do that.
 

Auric

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Oct 11, 1999
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Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

The highest prices in the country are in Alaska, where the average gallon goes for $4.68 and the residents of some remote villages are paying more than $8.50.

O RLY? Thanks for the newsflash Reuters. What is the cost to have fuel delivered to some random spot along a major urban highway only a short distance from ample supply (i.e. "ran out of gas")? Sans service contract, I wager several times more than a mere $8.50. It's something of a convenience fee for failing to plan ahead, innit? Welp, those remote villagers can likewise avoid that by creating their own stockpile, innit?
 

kstu

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Feb 23, 2004
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Originally posted by: miketheidiot
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: dman
I don't think gas will ever be cheap and plentiful again, barring some 'discovery'. So, in the absence of news to that, I'll continue to try and be conservative, even if the prices drop down a bit in the short term.

As long as we keep blocking off-shore drilling, oil shale development, and places like ANWR, no it won't be cheap and plentiful again.

because there is a HUGE supply of oil in those places relative to current production and know supplies. :disgust:

uh... yes? Text
 

CptCrunch

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Jan 31, 2005
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I filled up for $36 exactly yesterday at 4.00 a gallon, if gas were to drop to $2, i'm still keeping my car, but would be more tempted to trade in the fiancee's ford taurus for something a bit nicer and still more fuel efficient (though with a turbo). I have not changed my driving habits since the gas increase except not just driving around cause it was a nice day. Other than that, I still drive as much as I did the past 2 1/2 years at 15k a year on average.
 

nageov3t

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Feb 18, 2004
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my habits aren't dictated by gas prices... $2/gallon might make me a bit more likely to drive for pleasure or see some friends that live out of state, but that's about it.
 

xanis

Lifer
Sep 11, 2005
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Originally posted by: AstroManLuca
Woot, today I filled up at $3.65! This is in Minnesota, where gas prices are usually a good bit below the national average.

On top of that, it was my first time filling up my new Fit. I went to the station just after my fuel light came on, and I only had to put 9.3 gallons in.

So yes, I did in fact pay under $35 to fill my tank. First time in a long time I've been able to do that.

Lucky you :p What's the gas mileage like on that thing anyhow?
 

child of wonder

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Aug 31, 2006
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Even if it goes down to $1/gallon we'll still buy a more fuel efficient car to replace our 1997 Taurus.
 

KK

Lifer
Jan 2, 2001
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Originally posted by: Ktulu
Originally posted by: heymrdj
I drive a 2004 Expedition Eddie Baur. I would continue to drive it. I just got back from the 3,000 mile road trip in June/July. It doesn't bother me really. I still only paid 500$ in gas the whole trip, cheaper than the plane tickets to get to just one destination.

No way, assuming you paid an average of $4 a gallon that's 24mpg.

It's possible, he could have stolen 50 gallons of gas.
 

Queasy

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Aug 24, 2001
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Originally posted by: miketheidiot
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: dman
I don't think gas will ever be cheap and plentiful again, barring some 'discovery'. So, in the absence of news to that, I'll continue to try and be conservative, even if the prices drop down a bit in the short term.

As long as we keep blocking off-shore drilling, oil shale development, and places like ANWR, no it won't be cheap and plentiful again.

because there is a HUGE supply of oil in those places relative to current production and know supplies. :disgust:

- Oil Shale Reserves in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming are estimated at around 1 to 1.5 trillion barrels.
- There was an article just recently stating that there is an estimated 30 billion barrels of oil off the coast of Alaska alone.
- ANWR is estimated at around 10 billion barrels.
- More is yet to be discovered. Example - Brazil recently found two oil deposits off their coast. They immediately jumped on developing these deposits.
 

AstroManLuca

Lifer
Jun 24, 2004
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Originally posted by: KK
Originally posted by: Ktulu
Originally posted by: heymrdj
I drive a 2004 Expedition Eddie Baur. I would continue to drive it. I just got back from the 3,000 mile road trip in June/July. It doesn't bother me really. I still only paid 500$ in gas the whole trip, cheaper than the plane tickets to get to just one destination.

No way, assuming you paid an average of $4 a gallon that's 24mpg.

It's possible, he could have stolen 50 gallons of gas.

Either that or he traveled with a friend and they split the cost of gas.
 

PhaZe

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Dec 13, 1999
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I actually hope these prices stay to push the development of hybrid vehicles, and return to "normal" around 2010. As a commuter with no need for a large vehicle, a hybrid + $2/gal would be amazing. :D