How much is Regular Unleaded Where You are?

Tiramisu · 06-13-2008, 05:27 AM

Marilyn - demand has increased dramatically and those refineries have not been expanded to process the supply to meet the demand. THIS IS NOT THE SINGLE PROBLEM, but it is one. A huge offshore drilling rig (BP's Thunder Horse) that I've been working on for the last five years just started up about an hour ago, almost 3 years behind schedule and MILLIONS over budget. It listed and was almost lost two years ago and there have been problems with some subsea equipment. Of course, I don't have the answer, but I often feel we're helping others when we should be helping ourselves more.

Marilyn · 06-13-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiramisu

I often feel we're helping others when we should be helping ourselves more.

Amen!!!

Now they are saying that the flood in Iowa and Illinois will affect corn production which will raise the price of corn which will raise the price of ethanol. Our gasoline is mandated by the government to be 8 to 10% ethanol in most states. Sooo, the flood will raise the price of gasoline. It may be necessary to repeal the ethanol requirement to keep the price down.

Janet · 06-13-2008, 04:42 PM

Oh no!!! Here in Frankfort the gas is now up to $4.19. I honestly can not believe this is actually happening!! Guess I might go looking for a moped instead of cell phone internet service or a GPS. This is so ridiculous.

Marilyn · 06-14-2008, 04:06 AM

I just wonder what would happen if we all parked the old gas guzzlers and bought little tiny cars or scooters? With the reduced consumption would the price actually drop???

Gina · 06-17-2008, 06:22 PM

Gas prices have reached $3.99 - $4.03

I don't know how true this is but my friend said to be careful some stations are charging more if you use credit card payment as oppose to cash. What bs this is crazy.

Marilyn · 06-18-2008, 03:42 AM

I saw one station that had gas posted at 20 cents a gallon less that most others. I pulled in to see since the tank was almost empty, and in small print at the bottom of the sign were the words, "charged to your Chevron card". So they were using the sign to lure us in and discounting if you charged the gas. Guess they are counting on people charging and paying late or paying over time at a huge interest. They will probably make up the 20 cent difference that way.

Gina · 06-18-2008, 04:31 AM

Marilyn isn't it illegal to have two different set of prices.. cc vs. cash. If that was so wouldn't all of the merchants do it. ?

06-13-2008, 05:27 AM	#1
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	Marilyn - demand has increased dramatically and those refineries have not been expanded to process the supply to meet the demand. THIS IS NOT THE SINGLE PROBLEM, but it is one. A huge offshore drilling rig (BP's Thunder Horse) that I've been working on for the last five years just started up about an hour ago, almost 3 years behind schedule and MILLIONS over budget. It listed and was almost lost two years ago and there have been problems with some subsea equipment. Of course, I don't have the answer, but I often feel we're helping others when we should be helping ourselves more. __________________ SANDY

06-13-2008, 04:42 PM	#3
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Oh no!!! Here in Frankfort the gas is now up to $4.19. I honestly can not believe this is actually happening!! Guess I might go looking for a moped instead of cell phone internet service or a GPS. This is so ridiculous. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

06-14-2008, 04:06 AM	#4
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	I just wonder what would happen if we all parked the old gas guzzlers and bought little tiny cars or scooters? With the reduced consumption would the price actually drop??? __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

06-18-2008, 03:42 AM	#6
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	I saw one station that had gas posted at 20 cents a gallon less that most others. I pulled in to see since the tank was almost empty, and in small print at the bottom of the sign were the words, "charged to your Chevron card". So they were using the sign to lure us in and discounting if you charged the gas. Guess they are counting on people charging and paying late or paying over time at a huge interest. They will probably make up the 20 cent difference that way. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

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06-17-2008, 06:22 PM	#5
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	Gas prices have reached $3.99 - $4.03 I don't know how true this is but my friend said to be careful some stations are charging more if you use credit card payment as oppose to cash. What bs this is crazy.

06-18-2008, 04:31 AM	#7
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	Marilyn isn't it illegal to have two different set of prices.. cc vs. cash. If that was so wouldn't all of the merchants do it. ?

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