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Crazy gas prices
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148.9/litre on the island of Montreal! That is the equivalent of 5,59$/gallon. Nearly had a heart attack!0
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in the uk our petrol stations are on strike
They aren't/weren't - it was the tanker drivers merely threatening to strike. They have since ruled out a strike over the Easter period. So there is no date set. It may never happen.0 -
i look at gas discount cards at food stores as big corporations trying to put little guys out of business. I don't use them. and isn't it foolish to believe the president can do anything about gas prices?Kroger card gives me 10 cent off and shell another 5% which got it down to $3.78 last time. I look at the bright side, the highe it goes up the less likely Obama is re-elected!0 -
My husband also drives a Nissan Titan, ouch!! He has been saving money by using a fuel treatment. You should look into it!0 -
Yes, then I said Jk
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Today I filled up my Saturn and it was $3.74 USD per gallon.
Or 2.85 Euros, 2.34 GBP, 320.52 Yen, 3.59 AUD, 25.60 CNY, or 25.22 SEK
It's TOO much!! In any currency.0 -
Its ALL Bush's fault!!!
Seriously, it's been four years. Why can't you people start taking responsibility for that whack job in office now. I remember why...cause the world still owes you something.0 -
Seriously, it's been four years. Why can't you people start taking responsibility for that whack job in office now. I remember why...cause the world still owes you something.
I would love to know why you all think a president has the ability to affect world wide futures trading....it's not the fault of any one person or president. It's a globally traded commodity with hundreds of factors affecting it.0 -
Sometimes it's nice to live in Wyoming, where we have tons of oil--it's $3.49 gallon right now. I remember in high school filling up my 10 gallon tank for $7.70. Ah, the good old days..... 0
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$1.59 in Melbourne i missed buying before it went up 18c damn damn damn...0
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I would love to know why you all think a president has the ability to affect world wide futures trading....it's not the fault of any one person or president. It's a globally traded commodity with hundreds of factors affecting it.
funny how it was bushs fault when he was in office
But now that obama is in office its not his fault
Gas was 1.78$/gal when bush left office and people were blaming him lol0 -
I would love to know why you all think a president has the ability to affect world wide futures trading....it's not the fault of any one person or president. It's a globally traded commodity with hundreds of factors affecting it.
People think the president effects the prices of oil because he CAN
Approval for new drilling is way down since Obama took office, let me explain some basics to you
If we drill for new oil, theres more supply, with more supply, prices are driven down. since prices are driven by futures trading, prices will DROP before we even get the oil out of the ground from anticipation of new oil coming into the market0 -
People think the president effects the prices of oil because he CAN
Approval for new drilling is way down since Obama took office, let me explain some basics to you
If we drill for new oil, theres more supply, with more supply, prices are driven down. since prices are driven by futures trading, prices will DROP before we even get the oil out of the ground from anticipation of new oil coming into the market
The flaw with your thought process is that you think the supply will remain in the States, it doesn't it get shipped mostly offshore to other countries and the price of that oil coming out of the ground in the States is still regulated as a global commodity, it's not exempt just because it comes from your shore, there is no shortage right now. So those are the basics I'd like to explain to you. Yes it's great political theater in the US for people to blame your president but it's just not the only factor.0 -
The flaw with your thought process is that you think the supply will remain in the States, it doesn't it get shipped mostly offshore to other countries and the price of that oil coming out of the ground in the States is still regulated as a global commodity, it's not exempt just because it comes from your shore, there is no shortage right now. So those are the basics I'd like to explain to you. Yes it's great political theater in the US for people to blame your president but it's just not the only factor.
Refined oil is what is shipped out of the united states
The key is refined0 -
But I still don't see how blaming your president would change it and I don't see the point in arguing it. The key is to reduce your consumption as much as possible, stop driving gas guzzling vehicles and conserve. I know it's not always possible for everyone to just switch cars but at one point you do need to take matters in your own hands and do what's right for you versus blaming everyone else.0 -
I pay premium and I don't *****.
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Today gas prices have gone up in my area, and they are the highest they have EVER been.
It's absolutely ridiculous. 142.9 cents per liter! Seriously?!?!
suck it up..we pay almost twice that here in the UK, our salaries are 3 times lower and our cars cost 5 times as much.0 -
$3.93 in Baltimore..0
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Price of Gas Windsor UK by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr
70.97 pounds = $111.
70 53 liters = 14 US gallons
111.70/14=$7.98 per gallon.
I think that's right, haha.0 -
I live in Alberta where we produce the stuff and it's ridiculously expensive here too...seriously, WTF?0
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do you actually mean DRILL BABY DRILL isn't lowering your price? you must have an alternate agenda saying this...I live in Alberta where we produce the stuff and it's ridiculously expensive here too...seriously, WTF?0 -
The flaw with your thought process is that you think the supply will remain in the States, it doesn't it get shipped mostly offshore to other countries and the price of that oil coming out of the ground in the States is still regulated as a global commodity, it's not exempt just because it comes from your shore, there is no shortage right now. So those are the basics I'd like to explain to you. Yes it's great political theater in the US for people to blame your president but it's just not the only factor.
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the flaw with your thought ( well one) is we consume 21% of the world's oil ( that's changing) but are sitting on 2%. you could suck our supply dry and it wouldn't matter..0 -
suck it up..we pay almost twice that here in the UK, our salaries are 3 times lower and our cars cost 5 times as much.
What UK do you live in, the price is twice as much where I am, but my salary isn't 3 times lower and my car doesn't cost 5 times as much! I think you need to find a new job and haggle better at the dealership!0 -
So lots of moaning about prices, so out of interest, what vehicles do people drive?
You could always switch the SUV to something more economical and cut in half what you spend on fuel, instead of waiting for someone to half the price of fuel.
Also no matter what vehicle you drive, how close do you get to the quoted economy figure?
Most people I see on the roads are point and squirt drivers. They come up to a junction or hazard, are unprepared, stop, see it's clear then accelerate. You can be prepared, lift off on the approach, see its clear and then roll through*, so not having to waste energy braking and then accelerating.
*Obviously this doesn't apply to 'STOP' signs in the US, but you could always replace these with yields or heaven forbid roundabouts. Thats something the president would ahve more control over than oil prices.0 -
Price of Gas Windsor UK by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr
70.97 pounds = $111.
70 53 liters = 14 US gallons
111.70/14=$7.98 per gallon.
I think that's right, haha.
Thats out if date!!! it's now £1.50 on average for all standard grades and about 10pence a liter extra for premium....
I spend approx £300 a week on fuel.....0 -
I paid $3.97 in Monroe WA last night0
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So lots of moaning about prices, so out of interest, what vehicles do people drive?
You could always switch the SUV to something more economical and cut in half what you spend on fuel, instead of waiting for someone to half the price of fuel.
Also no matter what vehicle you drive, how close do you get to the quoted economy figure?
Most people I see on the roads are point and squirt drivers. They come up to a junction or hazard, are unprepared, stop, see it's clear then accelerate. You can be prepared, lift off on the approach, see its clear and then roll through*, so not having to waste energy braking and then accelerating.
*Obviously this doesn't apply to 'STOP' signs in the US, but you could always replace these with yields or heaven forbid roundabouts. Thats something the president would ahve more control over than oil prices.
I drive a 1 litre petrol hyundai amica, it has 5 seats but only 2 normal adults can fit in teh front and two children in teh back, no pushchair or childs car seat can fit its really that tiny. It does 45mph and is 10 years old. A brand new car would be an entires years salary and I cant afford that. so this little car is staying mine until it really does die.
near where I live in teh UK ,every roundabout is getting replaced with traffic lights, most junctions have them too ... joy of wasting fuel, I drive no more than 2 miles before stopping on my journey to work,0 -
Thats out if date!!! it's now £1.50 on average for all standard grades and about 10pence a liter extra for premium....
I spend approx £300 a week on fuel.....
Not to mention how off they are on the litre to gallon conversion. 70.53 litres would = 18.6 gallons (70.53/3.79 litres/us gallon)0 -
Today gas prices have gone up in my area, and they are the highest they have EVER been.
It's absolutely ridiculous. 142.9 cents per liter! Seriously?!?!
Interested in this thread, I just did a conversion of this price as I am English and ours is about that in average in ££'s
$1 is equivelent to 62pence here, so I guess ours is pricier still!!
We had a panic-buy a few weeks ago as the Government said there would be a shortage due to a strike with the drivers (more like the PM wanting to line his pockets)
Caused an accident with one lady in part of the country. She was filling up a Jerry can for her daughter, in her kitchen while she had the oven on and it caused 40% burns to her body... Careless I know, but we were made to believe there was gonna be a strike !0 -
I just paid £6.55 per Gallon for unleaded fuel here in the UK. *weeps* (That's £1.44 a litre)0
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