Gas prices

Spexxvet · 08-30-2006, 10:34 AM

I saw gas for $2.59/gal on the way to work today, in New Jersey, where they pump it for you. Seems great, but wasn't it less than a year and a half ago that gas about $1.75/gal?

Trilby · 08-30-2006, 10:39 AM

It's 2.39/gal here. One week ago it was 2.59/gal and I nearly broke my neck filling up at that price. Naturally, after I did that, it went down .20 cents. It has been 3.15/gal.

Spexxvet · 08-30-2006, 10:52 AM

Why is gas less expensive in Ohio than in Pennsylvania ans New Jersey? Is it closer to the source, closer to processing? No. I suppose it's more expensive because that's what the market will bear.

****Conspiracy theory alert!!!!*******
Red states are being rewarded by big oil for voting in the administration that has given them subsidies when they are making historic profits.

Trilby · 08-30-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Why is gas less expensive in Ohio than in Pennsylvania ans New Jersey?

When you say Penna do you mean the Phila area? I think probably everything is more $$$ on the Eastern seaboard...after all, who wants to be in landlocked, humid, gloomy Ohio? At least you can get to the shore!

Undertoad · 08-30-2006, 12:00 PM

Katkeeper reports gas is $.20 cheaper in Harrisburg area than in Philadelphia area.

Most other basic things like groceries are cheaper in Hbg.

MaggieL · 08-30-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

Katkeeper reports gas is $.20 cheaper in Harrisburg area than in Philadelphia area.

Same is true in Allentown--although I can't claim the differential is quite $.20/gal. When I can, I buy my gas near work rather than near home.

Elspode · 08-30-2006, 03:30 PM

$2.53 here in KC area, down from $2.89 a week ago. I almost choke on my tongue when I tell the wife during the morning drive that gas is more affordable than it was just a week ago.

Did *anyone* ever think they'd live to see the day that gas would be "only" $2.53 a gallon, and they'd be grateful?

Hippikos · 08-30-2006, 04:08 PM

Local Gas Prices:

Unleaded : €1,49/litre = $ 7,05/US Gallon
Diesel : € 1,10/litre = $ 5,45/US Gallon

PS apx 30% of the passenger cars here have diesel engine, their market share is rising.

PPS Net profit Shell first 6 months 2006 reached a record high of $14.800.000.000 (+39%) = $ 83 Mio/day = $ 3,45 Mio/hour = $ 57.500/sec. FcukinG GROSS

Elspode · 08-30-2006, 04:19 PM

Strange...diesel is higher per gallon than unleaded here in the States right now. Didn't use to be that way years ago.

Spexxvet · 08-30-2006, 12:01 PM

Bastards!

glatt · 08-30-2006, 12:06 PM

So why is that? Is it just lower overhead from cheaper real estate? I figure transportation has to play a huge role. Is Pittsburgh more of a hub than Philly?

Undertoad · 08-30-2006, 12:16 PM

Don't know exactly! For sure the RE market is FAR cheaper in Harrisburg, and the labor.

Philly is a big port city and has several refineries. But you know what, I bet pipelines serve gas depots all the way to Harrisburg.

Harrisburg is a huge trucking hub because it's halfway between a lot of places.

Clodfobble · 08-30-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

Did *anyone* ever think they'd live to see the day that gas would be "only" $2.53 a gallon, and they'd be grateful?

Well, since I have a decent grasp of inflation, I personally expect to still be alive to see the day that gas is only $10.00/gallon, and likely consider it a fair price at the time. When adjusted for inflation, gas is still cheaper today than it was in the early 1980s.

Elspode · 08-30-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Well, since I have a decent grasp of inflation, I personally expect to still be alive to see the day that gas is only $10.00/gallon, and likely consider it a fair price at the time. When adjusted for inflation, gas is still cheaper today than it was in the early 1980s.

I'm no economist, but I just don't remember being outraged and near-bankrupted by fuel prices back then. I wonder if I'm just making that much less money now than I was then...when adjusted for inflation?

In the 80's, filling up my car didn't make me sick to my stomach like it does now. I have to put about $250.00 per month into my two functional cars on average for my normal use requirements...and I *really* go very few places that aren't work except for band practice once a week.

That $250.00 represents about 9% of our take-home pay, and that's just for gas. No other vehicle expenses.

Does anyone else pay that high of a percentage for fuel out of their take home wages?

RonBurgundy · 08-30-2006, 04:46 PM

Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't diesel considered at one time the waste byproduct more or less when gas was refined or is my thinking all wrong? I can remember as a kid diesel being WAY cheaper than gas. I guess all the F350 Super Duty owners are kicking themselves right about now as the majority I see aren't used as a work truck, but more of a status symbol.

08-30-2006, 10:34 AM	#1
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Gas prices I saw gas for $2.59/gal on the way to work today, in New Jersey, where they pump it for you. Seems great, but wasn't it less than a year and a half ago that gas about $1.75/gal? __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

08-30-2006, 10:39 AM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	It's 2.39/gal here. One week ago it was 2.59/gal and I nearly broke my neck filling up at that price. Naturally, after I did that, it went down .20 cents. It has been 3.15/gal. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-30-2006, 10:52 AM	#3
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Why is gas less expensive in Ohio than in Pennsylvania ans New Jersey? Is it closer to the source, closer to processing? No. I suppose it's more expensive because that's what the market will bear. **Conspiracy theory alert!!!!***** Red states are being rewarded by big oil for voting in the administration that has given them subsidies when they are making historic profits. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

08-30-2006, 03:30 PM	#7
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	$2.53 here in KC area, down from $2.89 a week ago. I almost choke on my tongue when I tell the wife during the morning drive that gas is more affordable than it was just a week ago. Did anyone ever think they'd live to see the day that gas would be "only" $2.53 a gallon, and they'd be grateful? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-30-2006, 04:08 PM	#8
Hippikos Flocci Non Facio Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In The Line Of Fire Posts: 571	Local Gas Prices: Unleaded : €1,49/litre = $ 7,05/US Gallon Diesel : € 1,10/litre = $ 5,45/US Gallon PS apx 30% of the passenger cars here have diesel engine, their market share is rising. PPS Net profit Shell first 6 months 2006 reached a record high of $14.800.000.000 (+39%) = $ 83 Mio/day = $ 3,45 Mio/hour = $ 57.500/sec. FcukinG GROSS __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

08-30-2006, 12:00 PM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Katkeeper reports gas is $.20 cheaper in Harrisburg area than in Philadelphia area. Most other basic things like groceries are cheaper in Hbg.

08-30-2006, 04:19 PM	#9
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Strange...diesel is higher per gallon than unleaded here in the States right now. Didn't use to be that way years ago. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-30-2006, 12:01 PM	#10
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Bastards! __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

08-30-2006, 12:06 PM	#11
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	So why is that? Is it just lower overhead from cheaper real estate? I figure transportation has to play a huge role. Is Pittsburgh more of a hub than Philly?

08-30-2006, 12:16 PM	#12
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Don't know exactly! For sure the RE market is FAR cheaper in Harrisburg, and the labor. Philly is a big port city and has several refineries. But you know what, I bet pipelines serve gas depots all the way to Harrisburg. Harrisburg is a huge trucking hub because it's halfway between a lot of places.

08-30-2006, 04:46 PM	#15
RonBurgundy Smelly Pirate Hooker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 17	Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't diesel considered at one time the waste byproduct more or less when gas was refined or is my thinking all wrong? I can remember as a kid diesel being WAY cheaper than gas. I guess all the F350 Super Duty owners are kicking themselves right about now as the majority I see aren't used as a work truck, but more of a status symbol.

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