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03-29-2020, 01:53 AM | #89 |
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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
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03-29-2020, 06:06 AM | #90 | |
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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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03-29-2020, 07:02 AM | #91 | |
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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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03-29-2020, 08:12 AM | #93 |
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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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03-29-2020, 08:20 AM | #94 |
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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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03-29-2020, 08:38 AM | #95 |
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03-29-2020, 08:55 AM | #96 |
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^^^^This is what I'm sayin'.
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03-29-2020, 10:15 AM | #97 | |
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03-29-2020, 10:44 AM | #98 | |
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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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03-29-2020, 11:08 AM | #99 | |
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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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03-29-2020, 02:04 PM | #100 |
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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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03-29-2020, 02:06 PM | #101 |
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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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03-29-2020, 07:55 PM | #102 |
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Gasoline price in the US hasn't materially changed in 30 years.
https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/realprices/ |
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03-29-2020, 09:24 PM | #103 |
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Paying about 2.50 a gal for 93 here in NY and loving it.
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03-30-2020, 06:44 AM | #104 |
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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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03-30-2020, 08:40 PM | #106 | |
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03-31-2020, 05:38 AM | #107 |
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I'm very happy to see more people jogging now that the clubs are closed. IMHO, jogging is the best exercise for setting a healthy base. Studies are showing that a healthy base when young will pay large benefits when you are old. ![]() Murf |
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03-31-2020, 07:44 AM | #108 | |
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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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03-31-2020, 07:48 AM | #109 |
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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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