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      03-29-2020, 01:53 AM   #89
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Gas dropped ~50 cents a gallon here the last 2 days. Stores with the highest turnovers dropped first, then the other stores followed.
I hate you people and your cheap gas. Finally dropped under $3 a gallon for regular f'ng unleaded. Out here on the west coast, anything goes wrong with oil our prices go up 2 seconds later. Prices drop for oil, we may see a drop 2 months later. Last time at the pump (2 weeks ago) premium was $3.50/g, drove by today and regular was $2.95, so down maybe 15 cents/g
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Gas dropped ~50 cents a gallon here the last 2 days. Stores with the highest turnovers dropped first, then the other stores followed.
I hate you people and your cheap gas. Finally dropped under $3 a gallon for regular f'ng unleaded. Out here on the west coast, anything goes wrong with oil our prices go up 2 seconds later. Prices drop for oil, we may see a drop 2 months later. Last time at the pump (2 weeks ago) premium was $3.50/g, drove by today and regular was $2.95, so down maybe 15 cents/g
I wonder if it could be because CA taxes gas at a higher rate than any other state? It's like 80¢ per gallon in taxes. That never goes away so CA is just used to paying higher for gas.


This isn't related but worth pointing out.
I learned working for a company that ran gas stations that they make more money when price of oil drops, because they can ride the margin wider going down. When cost of oil rises, they ride the margin thinner. It seems counterintuitive but gas stations make more money as prices fall, than when they rise. The public thinks it's the opposite.

So the longer they take to lower the sale price, the more they make. At some point it's just competition between other nearby stations that drives it down.
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I hate you people and your cheap gas. Finally dropped under $3 a gallon for regular f'ng unleaded. Out here on the west coast, anything goes wrong with oil our prices go up 2 seconds later. Prices drop for oil, we may see a drop 2 months later. Last time at the pump (2 weeks ago) premium was $3.50/g, drove by today and regular was $2.95, so down maybe 15 cents/g
Sorry man. I guess that's the price I pay for living in BFE. Our tax is a lot less and we are right on the major pipelines coming from the Gulf.

We are averaging $1.69 a gallon for lower grade, about $2.59 for 93 octane.

But I can drive 10 minutes into NC, and the price is automatically 20+ cents higher.
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I hate you people and your cheap gas. Finally dropped under $3 a gallon for regular f'ng unleaded. Out here on the west coast, anything goes wrong with oil our prices go up 2 seconds later. Prices drop for oil, we may see a drop 2 months later. Last time at the pump (2 weeks ago) premium was $3.50/g, drove by today and regular was $2.95, so down maybe 15 cents/g
Sorry man. I guess that's the price I pay for living in BFE. Our tax is a lot less and we are right on the major pipelines coming from the Gulf.

We are averaging $1.69 a gallon for lower grade, about $2.59 for 93 octane.

But I can drive 10 minutes into NC, and the price is automatically 20+ cents higher.
I paid $2.29 for 93 at a Costco in CT on Friday
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We're down to $1.65 last I saw, which was several days ago. With my usual rotten timing, I filled up just before the whole WFH thing started and prices dropped, so I still have nearly a full tank.

PSA: Remember to wear gloves if you get gas. Think how many people a day grab that pump nozzle.
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It's mind-blowing to me that gas prices are even brought up. I mean, if you don't drive for a living, why do you care?

If gas went to $8 a gallon tomorrow I would not blink my eyes. I don't care. I need it. I buy it at the price it is. I don't drive any more or less depending on that price. I don't look at the receipt. I have better things to do, like watch paint dry.
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It's mind-blowing to me that gas prices are even brought up. I mean, if you don't drive for a living, why do you care?

If gas went to $8 a gallon tomorrow I would not blink my eyes. I don't care. I need it. I buy it at the price it is. I don't drive any more or less depending on that price. I don't look at the receipt. I have better things to do, like watch paint dry.
I don't know about $8 a gallon but yeah, unless you are uber driver what do you care about gas prices? We need them to be high to compete against foreign producers.
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It's mind-blowing to me that gas prices are even brought up. I mean, if you don't drive for a living, why do you care?

If gas went to $8 a gallon tomorrow I would not blink my eyes. I don't care. I need it. I buy it at the price it is. I don't drive any more or less depending on that price. I don't look at the receipt. I have better things to do, like watch paint dry.
Because it's an expense that is for many a required expense. Can't really cut back on the amount of driving because you have to drive to work, go to the grocery store, see a doctor, etc. If that expense goes up, it affects other parts of a person's/family's budget. And with many people on the edge already with their budgets any increase in one expense can have a pretty profound negative affect overall.

For me, I'm fortunate as much of my transportation costs are covered by my company in mileage reimbursements. The vast majority of workers don't have this perk.
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Because it's an expense that is for many a required expense. Can't really cut back on the amount of driving because you have to drive to work, go to the grocery store, see a doctor, etc. If that expense goes up, it affects other parts of a person's/family's budget. And with many people on the edge already with their budgets any increase in one expense can have a pretty profound negative affect overall.

For me, I'm fortunate as much of my transportation costs are covered by my company in mileage reimbursements. The vast majority of workers don't have this perk.
But many people who are so sensitive to fuel costs can choose to buy more fuel efficient cars like a used Prius instead of gas slurping SUVs and some can even take public transportation. I recognize that is not always possible, but I think it is possible for many.

I also recognize $8 would be an extreme change for a lot of people but $2 vs. $3 or even $4 shouldn’t be an enormous burden relative to other costs of owning a car, such as the cost of the vehicle, insurance, and repairs / maintenance. If it is then a surprise car repair or auto insurance hike is also going to unmanageable.
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And with many people on the edge already with their budgets...
No need to say any more than that.

I also think that American's just need something to bitch about.

I mean, it's money, but what are they going to do, trade in their Dodge Charger for an Accord and negate any savings on gas with the additional purchase price?

American's like to cry about any little thing that they think is being "done to them", and coupled with living beyond their means, as a general rule, gas is an easy one to bitch about.

I just did the math, and honestly, if gas went to $20 a gallon it would not change a thing I do, place I go, or how much I drive. So $3 a gallon? $2? $5? Whothefuckcares?
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Oh, now for some encouraging news. I just went and took a drive, it's such a beautiful day, and with the windows down, damn it's just that good rowing through the gears.
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Gasoline price in the US hasn't materially changed in 30 years.

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Paying about 2.50 a gal for 93 here in NY and loving it.
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Gas has gone down here a bit, but there are cops everywhere. Took the car out yesterday just to keep the battery charged and get everything up to temp and there were a total of zero opportunities to get on it a bit with all of our town's finest sitting in their hiding spots.
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Finally paid under $3 here. $2.69 for 93. Still nothing to rave over. It was under $1 when I got my license. I feel old woohoo!
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I wonder if it could be because CA taxes gas at a higher rate than any other state? It's like 80¢ per gallon in taxes. That never goes away so CA is just used to paying higher for gas.


This isn't related but worth pointing out.
I learned working for a company that ran gas stations that they make more money when price of oil drops, because they can ride the margin wider going down. When cost of oil rises, they ride the margin thinner. It seems counterintuitive but gas stations make more money as prices fall, than when they rise. The public thinks it's the opposite.

So the longer they take to lower the sale price, the more they make. At some point it's just competition between other nearby stations that drives it down.
Not in CA. up in WA. our gas taxes are high, but not +$1 compared to the rest of the country.
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Gas has gone down here a bit, but there are cops everywhere. Took the car out yesterday just to keep the battery charged and get everything up to temp and there were a total of zero opportunities to get on it a bit with all of our town's finest sitting in their hiding spots.
Not to ruin a good thing by discussing it, but a friends SO is a police officer here. They were told not to arrest anyone unless it was a major offense. I've been somewhat testing the waters with this. I drive like a gettaway driver 90% of the time anyway, but I have to say even I'm amazed at what the officers here are not doing. On my way in to work this morning, passed a car in the right lane doing 67 in 40 in front of an officer. He never even looked my way. I do realize this will eventually end and most likely with me getting pulled over; but....cheap gas and officers not pulling people over, I'd be a fool not to enjoy it while I can.

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Finally paid under $3 here. $2.69 for 93. Still nothing to rave over. It was under $1 when I got my license. I feel old woohoo!
I paid $2.43 for 93 Saturday. The girlfriend and I were talking about gas prices when we were younger. I recall $.94/gal back in the day.
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Dating myself here, but when I was a kid working as a gas jockey, gas at my station was 55 cents a gallon. Friend of mine worked at a former HoJos gas station along what is now Rt 3 in MA. Right on the highway. We used to marvel at how some folks would pay 75 cents a gallon at that station just to avoid getting off the highway.
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