Gas prices - Page 12

Happy Monkey · 05-18-2007, 03:30 PM

They said "average American motorist", so I'd doubt they're talking commercial vehicles.

BrianR · 05-18-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I wonder if that data includes commercial traffic as well as personal vehicles? I'm betting the trucks rolling into walmart, supermarkets and home depot haven't reduced.

Nope. I clocked up over 100,000 miles last year and I plan to beat that this year. Commercial trucks will not slow down or stop because of fuel prices. We simply charge more to cover the increased operatting cost.

In other words, YOU buy the diesel that I burn at a rate of about 5.5 MPG. You pay for your groceries and widgets, which I bring to the stores. And waste fuel by idling away the nights to keep my truck comfortable and my TV running.

Never fear to ask me about trucking. I'm more than willing to share my inside knowledge with everyone!

Brian

glatt · 05-18-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I wonder if that data includes commercial traffic as well as personal vehicles? I'm betting the trucks rolling into walmart, supermarkets and home depot haven't reduced.

I bet the local delivery trucks for FedEx UPS etc have increased dramatically with online shopping.

TheMercenary · 05-18-2007, 05:42 PM

Hitting $3.099 here in GA.

Urbane Guerrilla · 05-20-2007, 02:00 AM

It's 30-35 cents more in CA. Sounds about right for the California antismog blend.

Kitsune · 05-21-2007, 09:26 AM

It's [almost] official -- we're above 1981 gas crisis levels.

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While gasoline had already been in record territory in current dollars, Trilby Lundberg, publisher of the survey, said this is the first time that her survey topped her 1981 record high when adjusted for inflation. The price of $1.35 in 1981 works out to $3.15 in current dollars, she said.

...but it doesn't appear to be stopping anyone.

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Still AAA is predicting a record number of Americans will be hitting the road holiday weekend, with 38.3 million expected to be traveling 100 miles or more over the Memorial Day holiday, up 1.7 percent from a year ago. And most of those - 32.1 million - will be driving on their trip, according to the motorist group.

Shawnee123 · 05-22-2007, 12:04 PM

I went to the gas station at lunch (only because as I was leaving the lot my car almost died due to low fuel.) That particular gas station was packed. I wondered why $3.15 was such a big deal. A woman told me the Speedway right up the street was at $3.49.

I should pay more attention!

Cloud · 05-22-2007, 05:58 PM

I saw somebody on a Vespa-type scooter the other day. Unusual for my town. I've looked at those some.

jinx · 05-22-2007, 06:05 PM

I saw someone on a pink one with a matching pink helmet yesterday - looked very cute. They're probably dead now, since I saw them on 202 at rush hour, but still, very cute.

BTW - any locals know why it smells so bad at 202 and Westtown Rd? Has had that public restroom/ D-town paper mill odor for weeks now... never noticed it before.

DucksNuts · 05-22-2007, 06:32 PM

Unleaded Fuel is $1.52 per LITRE here this morning.

I put the high performance stuff in my car, at a lovely $1.58...fuckers

Cloud · 05-22-2007, 06:38 PM

Here's an article debunking gas myths, like the one that says running your air conditioner will use up fuel:

http://biz.yahoo.com/cnnm/070515/050...pf=family-home

Notice it says that the best way to save gas is to drive sensibly at the speed limit and avoid quick stops and starts.

Like THAT'S going to happen!

HungLikeJesus · 05-22-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

Here's an article debunking gas myths, like the one that says running your air conditioner will use up fuel:

http://biz.yahoo.com/cnnm/070515/050...pf=family-home

Notice it says that the best way to save gas is to drive sensibly at the speed limit and avoid quick stops and starts.

Like THAT'S going to happen!

I thought the best way to save gas (besides riding your bike) is to get one of these.

My number one fuel-saving rule is "Brakes waste gas."

Cloud · 05-22-2007, 07:03 PM

I think we should go back to horses for short distances.

glatt · 05-23-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

Here's an article debunking gas myths, like the one that says running your air conditioner will use up fuel

Running an air conditioner will use up fuel. Maybe not a lot, but don't misread the article. It's simple physics. If you ask the engine to do more work, it will take more fuel to do that work.

If I'm sitting at a red light in neutral, and I turn on the air conditioner, I can hear the engine increase its idle speed as the AC compressor turns on. The article talks about a test done at highway speed comparing having the windows open to having the A/C on. They did not compare all the other various driving situations. The amount may be negligible, but it absolutely uses more gas to run the A/C.

The tips about driving habits and tire pressure are good ones though.

Shawnee123 · 05-23-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HLJ

I thought the best way to save gas (besides riding your bike) is to get one of these.

Cool, do you need my shipping address so you can have your dealership deliver it to me? Thanks, man!

05-18-2007, 03:30 PM	#166
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	They said "average American motorist", so I'd doubt they're talking commercial vehicles. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

05-18-2007, 05:42 PM	#169
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Hitting $3.099 here in GA. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

05-20-2007, 02:00 AM	#170
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	It's 30-35 cents more in CA. Sounds about right for the California antismog blend. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

05-22-2007, 12:04 PM	#172
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I went to the gas station at lunch (only because as I was leaving the lot my car almost died due to low fuel.) That particular gas station was packed. I wondered why $3.15 was such a big deal. A woman told me the Speedway right up the street was at $3.49. I should pay more attention! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-22-2007, 05:58 PM	#173
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I saw somebody on a Vespa-type scooter the other day. Unusual for my town. I've looked at those some. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-22-2007, 06:05 PM	#174
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I saw someone on a pink one with a matching pink helmet yesterday - looked very cute. They're probably dead now, since I saw them on 202 at rush hour, but still, very cute. BTW - any locals know why it smells so bad at 202 and Westtown Rd? Has had that public restroom/ D-town paper mill odor for weeks now... never noticed it before. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

05-22-2007, 06:32 PM	#175
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Unleaded Fuel is $1.52 per LITRE here this morning. I put the high performance stuff in my car, at a lovely $1.58...fuckers

05-22-2007, 06:38 PM	#176
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Here's an article debunking gas myths, like the one that says running your air conditioner will use up fuel: http://biz.yahoo.com/cnnm/070515/050...pf=family-home Notice it says that the best way to save gas is to drive sensibly at the speed limit and avoid quick stops and starts. Like THAT'S going to happen! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-22-2007, 07:03 PM	#178
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I think we should go back to horses for short distances. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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