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Plantman 09-14-2006 10:21 AM

Gas Prices...
 
What has happened over the last 21-30 days that have cause gas prices to drop almost 60 cents a gallon?

Can anyone explain this to me? Wasn't there a pipleline in Alaska that was off line and prices were supposed to go up?

My rocket scientist of a friend(not really, he drives a flatbed) said this morning that "they found a shotload of oil in the gulf" that's why prices have dropped. Lol!

Todays paper said it may go down to under 2.00 per gallon.

WTF?

Does it makes sense?

Actually, instead of paying .60 less, why were we paying more? What is and has happened to cause such a change in so little time?

Thanks:stupid:

Plantman 09-14-2006 10:46 AM

Well that is the best darn explantation I could have asked for.

Thanks!

cscmc1 09-14-2006 11:02 AM

I'm still waiting for diesel prices to drop to the same extent. Better grab a Snickers...

Dee8go 09-14-2006 11:51 AM

I don't know, but . . .
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Plantman (Post 1276248)
What has happened over the last 21-30 days that have cause gas prices to drop almost 60 cents a gallon?

Can anyone explain this to me? Wasn't there a pipleline in Alaska that was off line and prices were supposed to go up?

My rocket scientist of a friend(not really, he drives a flatbed) said this morning that "they found a shotload of oil in the gulf" that's why prices have dropped. Lol!

Todays paper said it may go down to under 2.00 per gallon.

WTF?

Does it makes sense?

Actually, instead of paying .60 less, why were we paying more? What is and has happened to cause such a change in so little time?

Thanks:stupid:

I don't know, but I'm happy. I hope this trend comtinues for a few more weeks. Better go out and get that V12, G Wagen, etc. quick, before the people unloading them realize they once again afford the gas to drive them.:D

Hatterasguy 09-14-2006 12:29 PM

If they stay cheap I'm getting an SUV, with a big red R bumper sticker!:D

Mistress 09-14-2006 02:42 PM

Never thought I'd say "WOOOHOOOOOO gas is below $3.00 a gallon here, but here goes WOOOOHOOOOOOO gas is below $3.00 a gallon here. I remember when it was 17 cents a gallon....:dizzy2:

Dee8go 09-14-2006 02:56 PM

93 Octane Exxon $2.75 today
 
I got a tankful of Exxon 93 octane this morning for $2.75 this morning. There IS a God!

Now if I can find that 560SEC I've been looking for and this trend continues . . . or maybe even a CL600. Woohoo!

TheDon 09-14-2006 03:05 PM

i was happy to see diesel down to 2.79.. but i can rember when not 2 years ago it was a dollar cheaper than reg

peragro 09-14-2006 03:14 PM

gas $2.99/gal - dropped $0.20 in the last week.

diesel $3.29/gal - no change in price for weeks

John Doe 09-14-2006 04:38 PM

Woo-hoo for lower gas prices and a second Woo-hoo for selling futures at $68/bbl.

Mistress 09-14-2006 04:41 PM

Where is BOT?

ForcedInduction 09-14-2006 06:13 PM

We are getting close. I saw RUG for $2.70 and diesel for $2.75. :D

bill murrow 09-14-2006 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mistress (Post 1276495)
Never thought I'd say "WOOOHOOOOOO gas is below $3.00 a gallon here, but here goes WOOOOHOOOOOOO gas is below $3.00 a gallon here. I remember when it was 17 cents a gallon....:dizzy2:

You freely admit that for all to read?:D

So when will they cut back on RUG production and pick up diesel production so that us diesel owners can celebrate? Sure, diesel has dropped too but its still the same or more than premium gas!:mad:

Cheers,

Bill

Hatterasguy 09-14-2006 07:34 PM

Its hard for me to be happy when diesel is more expensive than 93 octane. That bothers me a lot more than anything.

bill murrow 09-14-2006 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy (Post 1276761)
Its hard for me to be happy when diesel is more expensive than 93 octane. That bothers me a lot more than anything.

Me too. Diesels are all I have these days. Including the tractor! Pretty disappointing when I have to pay 10 bucks just to cut the grass.

I have asked several times in the past but I'll ask again. In '97 diesel was .82/gal while RUG was $1.25 which was the norm for years. By that i mean diesel was always way cheaper than gas. Then, by fall of '97 diesel jumped to the same price as RUG and has been climbing ever since, now surpassing the cost of premium. What the heck happened in '97?:confused: :confused:

Cheers,

Bill


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