Gas prices

leroyjr1
leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
edited June 2008 in The Clubhouse
Gas prices just jumped 20 cents today. Now we are paying

87 $4.29
89 $4.39
93 $4.49

Diesel $4.69-$4.79

Milwauke Wisconsin


What are you guys paying?
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2008
    $4.05 and rising....
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited May 2008
    Wow, that's crazy. I just saw 87 octane going for $3.95 earlier today and was blown away. That's STEEP!

    Also saw it for $3.87, though.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2008
    I had a lady at work tell me that if they just "impeached Bush and his oil cronies", gas prices would go down. I have never heard anything so nieve...

    BTW: I saw diesel at $4.99 a gallon in Seattle
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2008
    how is it possible: gas is more expensive in Wisconsin then in California?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2008
    Nothing you can do about it either. You can only walk so far. We even had to cancel our two fishing trips this year. First time we didn't go to Kentucky lake and Chippewa Flowage in 11 years.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2008
    polkatese wrote: »
    how is it possible: gas is more expensive in Wisconsin then in California?

    Thats because you have the Terminator in Cali.
    What are you guys paying in California?
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited May 2008
    CA here......Just paid 4.45 for premium gas today ( So you were actually 4 cents more )...114 bucks to fill up . I waited for about 3 or 4 station groups along Hwy 5 , but it didnt matter...same high prices at all of em.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited May 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    I had a lady at work tell me that if they just "impeached Bush and his oil cronies", gas prices would go down. I have never heard anything so nieve...

    BTW: I saw diesel at $4.99 a gallon in Seattle


    I saw diesel at 4.92 today here in CA .
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited May 2008
    I'm about 2 seconds from selling the truck and buying this.....
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    I'm about 2 seconds from selling the truck and buying this.....

    I'll see your motorcycle and raise you this...
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited May 2008
    polkatese wrote: »
    how is it possible: gas is more expensive in Wisconsin then in California?

    We have ethanol mandates and they tax the **** out of our gas here. Thanks Jimmy "Little Indian" Doyle. :rolleyes:
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited May 2008
    Omaha area today: 3.85 for 87 octane regular (no ethanol) - 3.75 for 89 octane with ethanol.
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited May 2008
    On my way home from work tonight 87 was $3.79. I sure am glad I have a motorcycle. $12 to fill up for the week.
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited May 2008
    Didn't check prices today.... Diesel was $4.29 on Tuesday - DFW area

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2008
    it's the start of the 3 day Memorial day weekend. when gas prices always jump up at least 20 cents more. and stay that way till the end of summer. it happens ever year folks. only this year. it has taken the gas prices over the $4.00+ mark.

    When gas was like $2.60.. and extra .20 wasn't much. but now at the $4.00 mark.. and it suddenly take it over the $4.20 mark, that hurts. It's only because the oil companies know it's summer travel season. no other reason to raise gas prices ever year at this time than it's the time of year when the kids are out of school and they load up the mini van and head for vacation. that is the only reason gas prices go up ever may till the first weekend in Sept. Each and every year. it has nothing to do with the current price of oil per barrel.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited May 2008
    Here in NYC it's $4.29 for 87, $4.39 for 89, and $4.49 for 93 octane. So I guess we are on par with Wisconsin....
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited May 2008
    Ohio too.

    4.29 4.39 & 4.49
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2008
    $4.09, $4.19, $4.29 as of last night for an average of most stations.

    Central Il.

    Really thinking of going the motorcycle route, but with the miles I pour on, not sure it would be that cost effective.
    • riding season of about 8 months (if I go any day above 40 degrees)
    • Tires only last about 5,000-8,000 miles (for a long lasting sporty touring tire)
    • Would get about double the mileage I get now (average 45-50 for the bike I am looking at)
    • Also have to get helmet, riding suit (so I can go into work without bugs splattered on me, not to mention in the rain), and other equipment. (basically just a hair over $1,000 for safety equip.)
    • bike will cost about 12k (new) and I have no trade in for it (since I have to keep my car) so my gas savings would have to be able to recoup about 13k total in 3-4 years. From quick figuring it will become cost effective when my gas costs exceed $812 per month. (figuring on 13k purchase price for bike and safety equipment, 8 month riding time, double the mileage of my car, over a 4 year time period) At that point it may be more cost effective (and safer) just to move closer to work.
    If I do get one, this is what I am looking at.....

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited May 2008
    McLoki wrote: »
    $4,19, $4.29, $4.39 as of last night for an average of most stations.

    Central Il.

    Really thinking of going the motorcycle route, but with the miles I pour on, not sure it would be that cost effective.
    • riding season of about 8 months (if I go any day above 40 degrees)
    • Tires only last about 5,000-8,000 miles (for a long lasting sporty touring tire)
    • Would get about double the mileage I get now (average 45-50 for the bike I am looking at)
    • Also have to get helmet, riding suit (so I can go into work without bugs splattered on me, not to mention in the rain), and other equipment. (basically just a hair over $1,000 for safety equip.)
    • bike will cost about 12k (new) and I have no trade in for it (since I have to keep my car) so my gas savings would have to be able to recoup about 13k total in 3-4 years. From quick figuring it will become cost effective when my gas costs exceed $812 per month. (figuring on 8 month riding time, double the mileage of my car, over a 4 year time period) At that point it may be more cost effective (and safer) just to move closer to work.
    At $3.00 per gal was not cost effective, but as we go over $4/gal I really have to reevaluate the bike route. If I do get one, this is what I am looking at.....

    2008_Yamaha_FJR_1300A.jpg

    You failed to calculate how much fun they are though...but your other points are spot on. I just replaced my rear tire in march, 2000 miles later theres a huge gash in it...and they dont offer hazard warranties on motorcycle tires...luckily mine are fairly cheap at $155/tire installed.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2008
    exalted512 wrote: »
    You failed to calculate how much fun they are though...but your other points are spot on. I just replaced my rear tire in march, 2000 miles later theres a huge gash in it...and they dont offer hazard warranties on motorcycle tires...luckily mine are fairly cheap at $155/tire installed.
    -Cody

    I agree, but hard to sell the wife on the "but I would have more fun" argument. :p

    Plus being more fun would impact the savings because I would rather take the longer 2-lane route to work rather than the most efficient 30min on the interstate route.....

    I have ridden before and do really enjoy it as a hobby, just trying to keep the fun aspect out of the numbers for now... :)

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Thats because you have the Terminator in Cali.
    What are you guys paying in California?

    Chevron around the corner:

    87 4.04
    89 4.12
    91 4.19
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,197
    edited May 2008
    We have been hanging around $3.63/gal. for regular about a week now. If I'm up in Charlotte, almost every corner has a different price. It seems for regular the cost in Charlotte ranges from $3.98 to $4.25/gal.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited May 2008
    3.85 reg 4.01 plus and 4.11 prem. it's sicking. I used to love my truck now I hate to start it.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,213
    edited May 2008
    polkatese wrote: »
    how is it possible: gas is more expensive in Wisconsin then in California?

    I'm on the Illinois/Wisconsin border and I've never seen WI fuel prices higher than IL. Cali and Illinois are about the highest in the nation.

    Since it's Memorial Day weekend I think they raised the price (they always do for Memorial Day and Labor Day).

    Over the past 4-5 months I've been attending seminars (about 1 a month) in the Lake Geneva/Delavan area and in WI the fuel has always been .06-.12c cheaper than Illinois.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I'm on the Illinois/Wisconsin border and I've never seen WI fuel prices higher than IL. Cali and Illinois are about the highest in the nation.

    Since it's Memorial Day weekend I think they raised the price (they always do for Memorial Day and Labor Day).

    Over the past 4-5 months I've been attending seminars (about 1 a month) in the Lake Geneva/Delavan area and in WI the fuel has always been .06-.12c cheaper than Illinois.



    Just checked online and The prices are averaging $4.19 with the highest stations at 4.29 for 87. It seems like only south east wisconsin is high , but ALL of Illinois is in the red (very high).I think no matter where you go its going to be RIDICULOUS



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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2008
    4.45 for premium here, ugg.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited May 2008
    McLoki wrote: »
    $4,19, $4.29, $4.39 as of last night for an average of most stations.

    Central Il.

    Really thinking of going the motorcycle route, but with the miles I pour on, not sure it would be that cost effective.
    • riding season of about 8 months (if I go any day above 40 degrees)
    • Tires only last about 5,000-8,000 miles (for a long lasting sporty touring tire)
    • Would get about double the mileage I get now (average 45-50 for the bike I am looking at)
    • Also have to get helmet, riding suit (so I can go into work without bugs splattered on me, not to mention in the rain), and other equipment. (basically just a hair over $1,000 for safety equip.)
    • bike will cost about 12k (new) and I have no trade in for it (since I have to keep my car) so my gas savings would have to be able to recoup about 13k total in 3-4 years. From quick figuring it will become cost effective when my gas costs exceed $812 per month. (figuring on 13k purchase price for bike and safety equipment, 8 month riding time, double the mileage of my car, over a 4 year time period) At that point it may be more cost effective (and safer) just to move closer to work.
    If I do get one, this is what I am looking at.....

    2008_Yamaha_FJR_1300A.jpg

    You seem to be calculating this using the full price of the motorcycle, which assumes it will have no value after 4 years. The bike will still be worth $8000 or more, so you only need to recoup $5000 in gas savings.

    I have owned motorcycles ever since I got my license in 1980. Currently I only live 7 miles from work, and for a trip that short, using the motorcycle is just not worth the bother. The time it takes to uncover it, and put on my riding gear (never ride without it), is longer than the time it takes to just drive to work.

    Experience has also taught me that rush hour traffic is the worst time to be on a motorcycle. Especially in the morning when every cager out there is running late, and driving like an idiot.

    On the other hand, I think everyone should have one, just for fun. Nothing like unwinding in the evening/weekend with little 100 - 150 mile spin! Of course those run me $10 to $15 a pop now...
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,972
    edited May 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Gas prices just jumped 20 cents today. Now we are paying

    87 $4.29
    89 $4.39
    93 $4.49

    Diesel $4.69-$4.79

    Milwauke Wisconsin


    What are you guys paying?

    ... and what is this weekend? Memorial Day?! ahh, enlightenment dawns.
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  • analog97
    analog97 Posts: 328
    edited May 2008
    We are all being leveraged by the U.S. oil cartel. Their desire is to have unlimited permission to drill the crap out of Alaska. The major oil company CEO's testified before congress last week. Their answers were pretty incredulous. Check out C-Span and find out what they are actually saying.......:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2008
    Drilling in Alaska will not fix the high prices today
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