The Price of Gas Where You Live

[jfrsndvs]

here in western illinois, gas was $3.37 yesterday morning, but the interesting thing is that it went down to $3.27 yesterday afternoon, they had said on the news earlier today that Illinois is one of the highest in the nation as far as gas prices goes, next to California.

also on the news, there was a gas station in Wisconsin that turned off the pumps for 24 hours in protest to the oil companies, the owner of that gas station has hopes that other stations in the near future will do the same. they also have been saying on the news lately that there is supposed to be a gas shortage right now, if that really is true, why not ration the shit then, it was done back in the early 70's and again back in 1980, and the cars back then sure as hell used a lot more gas than those of today.

this is where the oil companies are winning, all the fucked up politicians who claim to be concerned for the consumers are just giving a bunch of lip service as usual, the oil companies are paying off most of the politicians in one way or another, and it's not just democrats or republicans, it's both of them.

now is really a good time to cut back on extra driving, and maybe start car pooling or walking or riding a bike.

 

[viking1]

here in western illinois, gas was $3.37 yesterday morning, but the interesting thing is that it went down to $3.27 yesterday afternoon, they had said on the news earlier today that Illinois is one of the highest in the nation as far as gas prices goes, next to California.

also on the news, there was a gas station in Wisconsin that turned off the pumps for 24 hours in protest to the oil companies, the owner of that gas station has hopes that other stations in the near future will do the same. they also have been saying on the news lately that there is supposed to be a gas shortage right now, if that really is true, why not ration the shit then, it was done back in the early 70's and again back in 1980, and the cars back then sure as hell used a lot more gas than those of today.

this is where the oil companies are winning, all the fucked up politicians who claim to be concerned for the consumers are just giving a bunch of lip service as usual, the oil companies are paying off most of the politicians in one way or another, and it's not just democrats or republicans, it's both of them.

now is really a good time to cut back on extra driving, and maybe start car pooling or walking or riding a bike.

It's all about politics and gouging...that's for sure.

Now would be a good time to stay home. I don't mean a sit down strike.
I mean don't go anywhere unless it's necessary. After about a week of empty ball parks, theatres, beaches, race tracks, ect. gas prices will be lowered. Just put the pinch on the rich business owners and they will lower gas prices. Also, this fall vote out ALL the incumbents.

 

[B_big dirigible]

I do understand the whining from the Americans, because you have to compare with yesterday's prices.

I doubt it. It's because everything in America is separated by tremendous distances. And you can't cross them by clicking your heels together and thinking positive thoughts.

 

[playainda336]

A more accurate gas site. >_>

GasBuddy.com - Find Low Gas Prices in the USA and Canada

 

[Over 7]

I only drive when I absolutely have to. regular for the car is $3.39, diesel for the truck is $3.07. Both get over 22 mpg. My other truck runs on propane at $1.96

 

[B_big dirigible]

I only drive when I absolutely have to. regular for the car is $3.39, diesel for the truck is $3.07. Both get over 22 mpg. My other truck runs on propane at $1.96

Holy cow, what kind of car do you have that can just beat 22 mpg?

 

[Mr Ed in Mass]

I put hi-test 93 octane in my truck tonight,....$3.14 a gallon

 

[B_big dirigible]

A more accurate gas site. >_>

GasBuddy.com - Find Low Gas Prices in the USA and Canada

That does look better. I drove past a couple of the stations on that site earlier tonight and the numbers are correct.

 

[madame_zora]

A more accurate gas site. >_>

GasBuddy.com - Find Low Gas Prices in the USA and Canada

Yeah, sadly while I've been sitting on my ass not going anywhere, it's gone up to $3.57.

 

[snoozan]

$2.99/gal for 87 octance in beautiful newark, delaware.

 

[B_andyo]

3.20 the cheapest!

 

[kamikazee_club]

A more accurate gas site. >_>

GasBuddy.com - Find Low Gas Prices in the USA and Canada

This one is better and certainly higher octane. Plus with care you get free 'extras'.

 

[jexeter87]

Here in the UK it works out to almost $8 per gallon (after converting from litres to gallons and from pounds to dollars). As far as I'm aware, cars over here are more fuel efficient than in America, too.

 

[prepstudinsc]

Well I drive a British vehicle and it's definitely NOT fuel efficient! LOL
I guess that's the price I pay for having a Land Rover.

 

[dong20]

Well I drive a British vehicle and it's definitely NOT fuel efficient! LOL
I guess that's the price I pay for having a Land Rover.

But it compensates with individuality, practicality and, I imagine, rust.

 

[B_NineInchCock_160IQ]

I think it's more a question of not levying extremely high taxes on gas, as opposed to subsidizing it.

yes, what he said is accurate.

Personally, though, I would prefer the high taxes on gasoline over the stupid fucking traffic laws/traffic cops/traffic court system we have in the States. Both things accomplish the same thing: generating revenue. The taxing route seems more honest and less obnoxious, though, and it pays for roads with money from exactly those who should be paying for it: the people who drive the most. (as opposed to the ones who happen to get pulled over either because of the color of their skin, the flashiness of their car, or by complete arbitrary chance)

 

[fratpack]

Earlier today we put some gas in the tank for our weekend get away and here in NYC we paid $3.59 per gallon. We needed to get some in the tank, usually we wait until we are on the road and away from the city to fill the tank up. A bit of a difference once we get out of the city.

 

[NCbear]

It be ovah three dollah.

NCbear (who thought yesterday at the Costco pumps that if Costco prices are over $3 for unleaded, then $4/gallon gas isn't far off)

 

[B_NineInchCock_160IQ]

I told my dad he should have bought as much gas as he could afford to in advance (several companies let you do this) just before the midterm elections as prices were bound to increase by a lot afterward. Wow, my prediction turned out to be right! amazing.

 

[playainda336]

This one is better and certainly higher octane. Plus with care you get free 'extras'.

Unfortunately, it doesn't tell you WHERE the station is. Vital information.

Love GasBuddy.com, tho'.