Ancalagon the Black Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Originally posted by SkinnedAussie Over here in Oz, we use the metric system, and therefore have litres as opposed to gallons. Roughly, 1 gallon = 4 litres (convert gallon to litre - multiply by 4.5), and as we are paying $1.20 per LITRE, that roughs out to approx $4.80 per GALLON. However, AU$1.00 is approx US$0.76. $1.20 per litre? You need to find yourself some new stations. Heck, even the Shell in St Kilda charges $1.18 or less. Sorry about those Dockers, by the way. There's always room on the Doggies' bandwagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark327 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 right here in downtown Pasadena ,Md . Gas. -Is running $2.75 for Premium and $2.65 for Reg. i just filled up the truck for vacation trip. 30 gal. = $80.00 prices here have gone up .15 in the past week . this is getting rediculous , but whats a person to do :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trippster Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 What are you guys complaining about? I'm paying $2.66 a galllon in Detroit right now. OUCH!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnedAussie Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Originally posted by Ancalagon the Black $1.20 per litre? You need to find yourself some new stations. Heck, even the Shell in St Kilda charges $1.18 or less. Sorry about those Dockers, by the way. There's always room on the Doggies' bandwagon. AtB, I now live in Geelong, so I'm going by the prices here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Wow I remember those prices when I was stationed over there and we were happy to have coupons at fixed prices to offset that stuff when we got gas off base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nostril Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I lived in Los Angeles from January - April, by the time I left gas prices were $2.75. I imagine they've gotten worse over that 3 months as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X-Factor Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 It took $22 to fill up my small Corolla the other day. Never thought I see the day when that happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Originally posted by BlueTalon I'd like to see more drilling, more refineries, and fewer gasoline formulas. All that mindlessness about going to war for oil -- you'd think if we did that, we'd be getting cheaper oil. Well, perhaps it's time we made it about oil. Any thoughts? (edit) Oh yes, in San Angelo TX I'm paying about $2.40 for premium, and about the same for diesel. I predict this will cause war without doubt.... and if it becomes $5 a gallon the people here will almost demand it.............. IMO :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 Originally posted by SkinsD Why? I'd like an suv but didn't want to pay for the gas. It's not like those who own a suv is unaware of the fuel costs associated with ownership. That being said, this is not going to change. You can drill Alaska all you want, you will see little relief. We can't even import more cause we don't have the refineries. Originally posted by Joe Sick I don't. What did these people expect? Also, I'm so glad we gave the oil companies tax breaks in the latest energy bill. They really needed it. Along with the fact that it will do nothing to decrease prices or increase CAFE standards. You can place wagers on if gas will top $3 by the end of the year. http://www1.pinnaclesports.com/guestcontestLines.asp?redirected=yes&ContestType=Gas%20Prices Not all people that have large vehicles have them to impress. Some folks actually need them. Try a family of 7 or 8 for instance. What about people who make their living with their vehicles. I guess they can pull equipment trailers with a KIA. Fact is, a large portion of the population need trucks or SUV's for the right reasons. These are the people I feel sorry for, not the bozo kids who "pimp out" their Expoditions................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvan Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 2.53 Columbus, Oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppa Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Hey I do not want to hear you all complain ,here in the bahamas it is $4.71 a gallon. So please you got it good. Cost me $100 to fill up my truck. (gas hog) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/09/automobiles/09mini.html LIUZHOU, China - In this obscure corner of southern China, General Motors seems to have hit on a hot new formula: $5,000 minivans that get 43 miles to the gallon in city driving. That combination of advantages has captivated Chinese buyers, propelling G.M. into the leading spot in this nascent car market. Compact and utilitarian, these vehicles, called Wuling Sunshine minivans, hardly fit the big-is-better image of G.M., known in the United States for producing some of the largest gas guzzlers on the market, like Hummers. The minivans, which G.M. builds in a joint venture with a Chinese partner, have a quarter the horsepower of American minivans, weak acceleration and a top speed of 81 miles an hour. The seats are only a third the thickness of seats in Western models but look plush compared with some Chinese cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Originally posted by Pete Man, theis is getting crazy again. I feel bad for those large vehicle owners. Our stste average is 2.41 a gallon today, and they expect it to go higher. So, what the gas prices in your area at this point? I went from 42.oo a week to 12.oo by starting to ride a motorcycle full time again. Perfect timing............... i wish it was that here, i pumped today at 2.69 :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtiger1013 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 OK now, this is getting silly. Friday gas was $2.39 at the Citgo near my house. This morning it's $2.61. That's a stupid increase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocojoey Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 http://www.gasbuddy.com/ this might you guys help find gas prices in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins24 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 God bless the USA Netherlands Amserdam - $6.48 Norway Oslo - $6.27 Italy Milan - $5.96 Denmark Copenhagen - $5.93 Belgium Brussels - $5.91 Sweden Stockholm - $5.80 United Kingdom London - $5.79 Germany Frankfurt - $5.57 France Paris - $5.54 Portugal Lisbon - $5.35 Hungary Budapest - $4.94 Luxembourg - $4.82 Croatia Zagreb - $4.81 Ireland Dublin - $4.78 Switzerland Geneva - $4.74 Spain Madrid - $4.55 Japan Tokyo - $4.24 Czech Republic Prague - $4.19 Romania Bucharest - $4.09 Andorra - $4.08 Estonia Tallinn - $3.62 Bulgaria Sofia - $3.52 Brazil Brasilia - $3.12 Cuba Havana - $3.03 Taiwan Taipei - $2.84 ** Venezuela Caracas - $0.12 :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Money Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Last week we used 1800 gallons of marine diesel at $2.69 in a quest to win 1.65 million. It still hurts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Its really expensive everywhere...now if we can just get car companies to start creating more fuel efficient cars and such I'd be a lot happier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Boys, I bought me a '98 Suzuki Swift (Chevy Metro twin) and I'm getting 48 MPG. It helps, but the rising prices are still scary. $2.59 is the local cheapy price. You guys need to check out http://www.gasbuddy.com or http://www.insert the name of your state heregasprices.com. You can help others in your area find the cheapest gas. EDIT>>How much is gas in Iraq? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCommiesGo Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 It was 2.619 this morning when I left. I was on vacation this weekend and gas in OC was 2.35. But like everyone else what you gonna do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OaktonSkins/BushFan Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Well, in the People's Republic of California, gas is as high as - gulp - $4.09/gallon!! In the DC area it's on a steady clmb to $3/gallon. So, with all of these state budget surplus' (thanks in part to Bushenomics), why not - atleast temporarily - offer taxpayers a reprieve from out of control gasoline taxes and surcharges? Case in point, the People's Republic of Maryland with a $1B surplus. Instead of refunding to exploited and abused taxpayers, the Left in MD will probably seek to waste this surplus on worthless socialist enterprises. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Half of our oil is from OPEC to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and thus have cheaper prices we have to.......................... DRILL in places like Alaska and offshore, build more refineries and reduce the number exxon and lime, diet shell, and vanilla shell gas versions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Back in the days when HillStreet Blues was on Tv Gas prices were woefully high. ABC Radio reported that if you used todays dollars (inflation adjusted) to compare the gas woes of 1980-1981 gas would have to be over 3 dollars a gallon and over 90 dollars a barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 I hit a station I normally don't go to today being I forgot to fill up before I left the house:doh: 2.78 for high test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 my bro just bought a new car, and after he committed to getting it (6 hour drive) when he checked out the cas tank, it said it takes premium. sucks for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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