What are you paying for gas?

[05PhillyStang]

Originally posted by rfinkle2
This morning, I went to a BP station , and they were out of gas altogether. I live in NJ, and expected the states closer to the gulf that were effected by the hurricane to have problems. But the Northeast?

I was able to get gas @ a LUKOIL, but they are consistently 15 cents more expensive than other stations in my area.

I've noticed a few stations in the Philly area that have "No Gas" signs posted.

The gas situation is going to have a big effect on how people live. The extra money spent is going to chip away at people's disposable income. I've actually changed my driving habits. I pay more attention to the RPMs and shift to a higher gear earlier. I don't get the same driving excitement but a tank of gas lasts just a little longer

[rfinkle2]

This morning, I went to a BP station , and they were out of gas altogether. I live in NJ, and expected the states closer to the gulf that were effected by the hurricane to have problems. But the Northeast?

I was able to get gas @ a LUKOIL, but they are consistently 15 cents more expensive than other stations in my area.

[2000]

Originally posted by Jokar
I get my gas for free!

we're talking about gas for our cars.

Tims very right (again) on the gm caps needing to seal properly.
I'm thinking of getting on as well.
do you guys thinkk this thread is going to set a record by the time its done?

[05PhillyStang]

It hurts just thinking about it

$3.49
$3.59
$3.69

This was as of last night. I bet by the time I get home from work, it will go up at least another $0.10

[Jokar]

I get my gas for free!

[rusty bumper]

Originally posted by 2hotford
If you do, make sure you buy one from the dealer, specifically for your vehicle. Late model GM's in particular are REALLY picky about the gas cap. If it is not on correctly, it will throw a Check Engine Code; all from a loose cap! Also, they usually come with 2 keys. I suggest hiding one in a safe place.

Tim

It's amazing how little things can have such a big affect on computerized cars!

Thanks for the nugget!

[Tim Lingor]

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
I know this is a little off the wall, but is it possible to siphon gas out of late model cars now?

I was thinking about buying a locking gas cap, just in case.

If you do, make sure you buy one from the dealer, specifically for your vehicle. Late model GM's in particular are REALLY picky about the gas cap. If it is not on correctly, it will throw a Check Engine Code; all from a loose cap! Also, they usually come with 2 keys. I suggest hiding one in a safe place.

Tim

[gb387]

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
I know this is a little off the wall, but is it possible to siphon gas out of late model cars now?

I was thinking about buying a locking gas cap, just in case.

I was thinking of purchasing one as well...

[rusty bumper]

I know this is a little off the wall, but is it possible to siphon gas out of late model cars now?

I was thinking about buying a locking gas cap, just in case.

[toyotacamry99]

heres an update for our gas prices here at south florida.

from the shell i always go to.

regular. 3.07
mid - 3.17
premium - 3.27

[rusty bumper]

Re: hybrid hype

Originally posted by rfinkle2
if anyone gets a chance, take a look @ the newest consumer reports. They did an article on epa standards, as well as tested the window sticker mpg vs. a machine, and found as much as 46% difference.

AMAZING article... hard to believe that manufacturers get away with high mpg claims.

they also rated the best and worst cars and trucks per category, suv , compact , pickup etc. on mpg

I know.

They (EPA) rate those vehicles in the most favorable of conditions.

[rfinkle2]

hybrid hype

if anyone gets a chance, take a look @ the newest consumer reports. They did an article on epa standards, as well as tested the window sticker mpg vs. a machine, and found as much as 46% difference.

AMAZING article... hard to believe that manufacturers get away with high mpg claims.

they also rated the best and worst cars and trucks per category, suv , compact , pickup etc. on mpg

[LT22]

Yeah it *****, when gas prices are so high and still to be increasing. I want a hydrogen car. Anyone heard about those cars? zero emmissions. BMW coming out with one for consumers around 2010 only a certain amount will be sold. Arnold the governor of California wants around 250,000 hydrogen gas stations up and running by 2007. Crazy aint it? Where they going to get that money from of coourse from us. Look at how much gas is. Maybe thats the reason why gas is so high to help support Arnold's dream. Premium grade over here is about 3.30

[Bama]

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
I don't understand why this is not considered price gouging?

I'm sure the oil company(s) didn't pay the just updated price for it.

No wonder big oil is awash in profits.

It really is price gouging, but it is premised and validated on the philosophy of a free-market economy - supply and demand. Yeah right....

Exxon Mobil had its most profitable year in HISTORY last year. My numbers may be a little off, but my understanding is that this company had a PROFIT of $100 BILLION.

Anyway, gas has went up here about .40 this week. Many stations are running out of gas due to Hurricane Katrina because the majority of our gas comes from the Gulf. Several stations are not selling gas and others only have mid-grade and high-grade fuel left. All I can say, is be happy that you can buy gas.

[rfinkle2]

Gas in NJ is around $3.00 / gallon. After the hurricane, and some news stations reporting record gas prices, there were lines @ stations in my area that I've never seen before.