It's now up another 10 cents over night to $4.55 in the suburbs. I can only immagine how high it is in the city if not $5.. I thought it was supposed to start dropping?
And for all the foreigners here bragging how cheap we have it, what is the cost of living in your country? What does a standard one bedroom cost to rent? Gallon of milk? Average income? Average commute??? These are all factors you have to figure in. Just beacause you are paying a higher number doesn't mean it's costing you more. I'm having to seriously cut back on other spending because of gas right now. It sucks.
It's now up another 10 cents over night to $4.55 in the suburbs. I can only immagine how high it is in the city if not $5.. I thought it was supposed to start dropping?
And for all the foreigners here bragging how cheap we have it, what is the cost of living in your country? What does a standard one bedroom cost to rent? Gallon of milk? Average income? Average commute??? These are all factors you have to figure in. Just beacause you are paying a higher number doesn't mean it's costing you more. I'm having to seriously cut back on other spending because of gas right now. It sucks.
many countries tax the shit of out gas. makes it tough to compare
i filled up at sams a couple of days ago for 4.35, a few stations are in the 4.55 areana.
Some relief from suffocating gas prices will likely arrive just in time for summer vacation. Expect a drop of nearly 50 cents as early as June, analysts say.
After rocketing up 91 cents since January, including 44 straight days of increases, the national average this past week stopped just shy of $4 a gallon and has retreated to under $3.98. A steady decline is expected to follow.
It might not be enough to evoke cheers from people who recall gas stations charging less than $3 a gallon last year. But it might help lift consumer spending, which powers about 70 percent of the economy. A 50-cent drop in prices would save U.S. drivers about $189 million a day.
Typically, gas prices peak each spring, then fall into a summertime swoon that can last several weeks. This year's decline should be gradual but steady, said Fred Rozell, the retail pricing director at the Oil Price Information Service.
Some drivers might not notice much of a price drop at first, Rozell cautioned. When average gas prices fluctuate nationally, some areas are affected more than others. In cities with many service stations, for instance, prices can be slower to fall. It's even possible prices will rise at some stations in coming days even if they decline nationally.
And after the galloping surge in prices this year, many gas station owners are reluctant to lower prices until they see their competition doing the same, Rozell said.
Amy Sancetta / AP
The price of unleaded regular gasoline at a BP gas station in Beachwood, Ohio, on Thursday. "It's just the nature of the business," he said. "They're going to try to get the most they can."
Station owners still feel bruised from their own higher costs earlier this year. In some cases, their suppliers raised prices so quickly that station owners couldn't pass along those higher costs to consumers fast enough. Competition also makes it hard for some stations to raise prices.
"So station owners will be watching each other this summer," Rozell said. "When one guy drops, so will the other."
Sunday, the nationwide Lundberg Survey reported the average price for a gallon of gasoline rose 11.98 cents in the past two weeks, but the report noted last week's fall in crude oil prices may signal lower costs to come. The national average for self-serve, regular unleaded gas was $4 per gallon on May 6, up 11.98 cents from April 22, according to the survey.
Advertise | AdChoicesA drop in prices would take some pressure off struggling consumers as well as businesses. As prices soared this year, surveys showed that motorists started to drive less. MasterCard SpendingPulse said this past week that it had recorded its sixth straight week of declining gasoline consumption.
That's a cautionary sign for the economy, because most drivers conserve fuel only after curbing spending on other discretionary items like furniture, computers and vacations.
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If prices fall fast enough, Garrett, 43, said he may think about another vacation in August.
"But right now, I'm still just scared about the economy," he said. "I still might lose my job."
This past week, a confluence of factors stemmed the rise in gasoline prices.
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It was the largest weekly drop for oil in two and a half years. Some analysts predict that oil will keep falling in coming weeks — from about $97 a barrel to about $80.
Many U.S. refineries also are expected to boost production after a series of unplanned shutdowns stemming from power outages and other problems. Those refineries would pump more gasoline to gas stations. And the increased supplies should push down prices.
"It's going to be $3.50 per gallon this summer," oil analyst Andrew Lipow said. "At the very least, you can expect prices to fall 40 cents or so over the next several months."
Thirteen states and Washington, D.C., have recorded average prices above $4 per gallon. Prices shot up much higher than that in Hawaii, Alaska and parts of Illinois.
Advertise | AdChoicesThe region with the highest gasoline prices, according to the latest Department of Energy survey, was the West Coast, which averaged $4.14 a gallon; the lowest was the Rockies at $3.70.
Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska asked residents to post photos of local pump prices because "the rest of the country doesn't understand" what it's like to live with gasoline above $4.20 per gallon.
In Illinois, florist Harry Schneider said he had to cut back on shipments from his Melrose Park shop just before Mother's Day. With Chicago-area gas prices averaging $4.45 a gallon, Schneider said he couldn't afford to deliver some arrangements.
"I need to make enough to cover the driver's wages, wear-and-tear on the vehicles and fuel," Schneider said. "I keep looking at my own bottom line and wonder, 'How long do I want to keep losing money?'"
we are down 22 cents....maxed out at 4.55, down to 4.33 now, at the stations along my commutte. it can be had for less at other stations just off my route
we are down 22 cents....maxed out at 4.55, down to 4.33 now, at the stations along my commutte. it can be had for less at other stations just off my route
wow...nice
Your drive to PJ20 wont be so bad
My drinking team has a hockey problem
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
What the hell are you driving? Some baller vehicle probably...
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Seriously don't know what people in the US are bitching about. Your gas is still cheap compared to Canada and Europe. In BC we're up to $1.40+ a litre and rising. That's around $5.60 per gallon. In Europe it's even higher.
in any case, I say if you don't like it, work towards beating your addiction to cars. I know some peopme HAVE to have them... but not the majority. Get on public transit, walk, cycle, carpool, Taxi when necessary. You will save thousands a year. If you must have a car for special trips, rent one. You'll save money, and the environment will love you. Or at least go from a two or three car family to a one car family... I know it's harder to be car free with kids, but more than one car per family seems excessive to me... it's just that people seem addicted to extreme convenience.
- proudly car free since 1976
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Seriously don't know what people in the US are bitching about. Your gas is still cheap compared to Canada and Europe. In BC we're up to $1.40+ a litre and rising. That's around $5.60 per gallon. In Europe it's even higher.
in any case, I say if you don't like it, work towards beating your addiction to cars. I know some peopme HAVE to have them... but not the majority. Get on public transit, walk, cycle, carpool. You will save thousands a year. If you must have a car for special trips, rent one. You'll save money, and the environment will love you. Or at least go from a two or three car family to a one car family... I know it's harder to be car free with kids, but more than one car per family seems excessive to me... it's just that people seem addicted to extreme convenience.
- proudly car free since 1976
public transit...i did the math once...it cost more to take the bus than it takes to buy gas....and the commute time goes from 20 minutes to close to an hour.
Seriously don't know what people in the US are bitching about. Your gas is still cheap compared to Canada and Europe. In BC we're up to $1.40+ a litre and rising. That's around $5.60 per gallon. In Europe it's even higher.
in any case, I say if you don't like it, work towards beating your addiction to cars. I know some peopme HAVE to have them... but not the majority. Get on public transit, walk, cycle, carpool. You will save thousands a year. If you must have a car for special trips, rent one. You'll save money, and the environment will love you. Or at least go from a two or three car family to a one car family... I know it's harder to be car free with kids, but more than one car per family seems excessive to me... it's just that people seem addicted to extreme convenience.
- proudly car free since 1976
public transit...i did the math once...it cost more to take the bus than it takes to buy gas....and the commute time goes from 20 minutes to close to an hour.
But I doubt it costs more than gas + insurance + parking + car payments + repairs and maintenance!
Also, yeah, it takes planning to be car free. I.e. live closer to work, or live on suitable transit routes, etc... of course, a 20 minute drive is not a very long bike ride... and it doesn't take any longer to carpool! Combining all these different methods can work too ... there are usually options. As I said, people are.addicted to convenience ; that makes excuses flow freely. Anyway, I'm not actually as righteous as I'm probably coming off. It's just that with all these options available, and the fact that it's really just a learned addiction to cars that most people have, complaining about gas prices seems pretty ridiculous, especially when they're cheaper than many other places.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I've been finding the mid-grade at about an average of $3.59/gallon.
Biking weather is coming, and I now have a free bus pass from working at KUER 90.1. Plan on utilizing that now...
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it's also tough to swing by the home depot to pick up 500lbs of stuff on a bike.
yes, it all could be done, but i'm not doing it.
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And for all the foreigners here bragging how cheap we have it, what is the cost of living in your country? What does a standard one bedroom cost to rent? Gallon of milk? Average income? Average commute??? These are all factors you have to figure in. Just beacause you are paying a higher number doesn't mean it's costing you more. I'm having to seriously cut back on other spending because of gas right now. It sucks.
many countries tax the shit of out gas. makes it tough to compare
i filled up at sams a couple of days ago for 4.35, a few stations are in the 4.55 areana.
i don't expect a drop any time soon.
good site if you want to look at stats.
$4.05-4.13
Where is this .50 drop they said would happen this week ?
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I wish I was paying $4.05-$4.13! Sadly that sounds cheap right now! Chicago sucks!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42946338/ns ... ts-summer/
Gas prices expected to fall 50 cents this summer
A drop like that would save U.S. drivers about $189 million a day
By CHRIS KAHN
Some relief from suffocating gas prices will likely arrive just in time for summer vacation. Expect a drop of nearly 50 cents as early as June, analysts say.
After rocketing up 91 cents since January, including 44 straight days of increases, the national average this past week stopped just shy of $4 a gallon and has retreated to under $3.98. A steady decline is expected to follow.
It might not be enough to evoke cheers from people who recall gas stations charging less than $3 a gallon last year. But it might help lift consumer spending, which powers about 70 percent of the economy. A 50-cent drop in prices would save U.S. drivers about $189 million a day.
Typically, gas prices peak each spring, then fall into a summertime swoon that can last several weeks. This year's decline should be gradual but steady, said Fred Rozell, the retail pricing director at the Oil Price Information Service.
Some drivers might not notice much of a price drop at first, Rozell cautioned. When average gas prices fluctuate nationally, some areas are affected more than others. In cities with many service stations, for instance, prices can be slower to fall. It's even possible prices will rise at some stations in coming days even if they decline nationally.
And after the galloping surge in prices this year, many gas station owners are reluctant to lower prices until they see their competition doing the same, Rozell said.
Amy Sancetta / AP
The price of unleaded regular gasoline at a BP gas station in Beachwood, Ohio, on Thursday. "It's just the nature of the business," he said. "They're going to try to get the most they can."
Station owners still feel bruised from their own higher costs earlier this year. In some cases, their suppliers raised prices so quickly that station owners couldn't pass along those higher costs to consumers fast enough. Competition also makes it hard for some stations to raise prices.
"So station owners will be watching each other this summer," Rozell said. "When one guy drops, so will the other."
Sunday, the nationwide Lundberg Survey reported the average price for a gallon of gasoline rose 11.98 cents in the past two weeks, but the report noted last week's fall in crude oil prices may signal lower costs to come. The national average for self-serve, regular unleaded gas was $4 per gallon on May 6, up 11.98 cents from April 22, according to the survey.
Advertise | AdChoicesA drop in prices would take some pressure off struggling consumers as well as businesses. As prices soared this year, surveys showed that motorists started to drive less. MasterCard SpendingPulse said this past week that it had recorded its sixth straight week of declining gasoline consumption.
That's a cautionary sign for the economy, because most drivers conserve fuel only after curbing spending on other discretionary items like furniture, computers and vacations.
More must-see stories Mortgage morass
Four years after the housing market collapsed, a wave of foreclosures shows no sign of easing.
Bosses rethink five-day workweek Life Inc.: How to steal $12.1 million from the IRS 10 cars that get surprisingly good mileage Over the past month, gas prices have risen 36 cents a gallon in Columbus, Ohio, to $4.10. Steve Garrett has felt it. He's scrapped a summer trip to Myrtle Beach, Fla. And the bakery distribution center where he works has begun closing sites and laying off staff to save fuel on bread and pastry shipments.
If prices fall fast enough, Garrett, 43, said he may think about another vacation in August.
"But right now, I'm still just scared about the economy," he said. "I still might lose my job."
This past week, a confluence of factors stemmed the rise in gasoline prices.
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Tips for students on building credit 5 tips for the coupon newbie Jobs that pay off your student loans The best way to teach your kids about money Oil, which is used to make gasoline, tumbled 15 percent in price. Investors who were worried about rising oil supplies and falling gasoline demand in the United States helped drive down the price. Oil prices were also responding to a rising dollar. Oil is priced in dollars. So a stronger dollar makes oil less appealing to people buying with foreign currencies.
It was the largest weekly drop for oil in two and a half years. Some analysts predict that oil will keep falling in coming weeks — from about $97 a barrel to about $80.
Many U.S. refineries also are expected to boost production after a series of unplanned shutdowns stemming from power outages and other problems. Those refineries would pump more gasoline to gas stations. And the increased supplies should push down prices.
"It's going to be $3.50 per gallon this summer," oil analyst Andrew Lipow said. "At the very least, you can expect prices to fall 40 cents or so over the next several months."
Thirteen states and Washington, D.C., have recorded average prices above $4 per gallon. Prices shot up much higher than that in Hawaii, Alaska and parts of Illinois.
Advertise | AdChoicesThe region with the highest gasoline prices, according to the latest Department of Energy survey, was the West Coast, which averaged $4.14 a gallon; the lowest was the Rockies at $3.70.
Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska asked residents to post photos of local pump prices because "the rest of the country doesn't understand" what it's like to live with gasoline above $4.20 per gallon.
In Illinois, florist Harry Schneider said he had to cut back on shipments from his Melrose Park shop just before Mother's Day. With Chicago-area gas prices averaging $4.45 a gallon, Schneider said he couldn't afford to deliver some arrangements.
"I need to make enough to cover the driver's wages, wear-and-tear on the vehicles and fuel," Schneider said. "I keep looking at my own bottom line and wonder, 'How long do I want to keep losing money?'"
Down 3 cents
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we are down 22 cents....maxed out at 4.55, down to 4.33 now, at the stations along my commutte. it can be had for less at other stations just off my route
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
wow...nice
Your drive to PJ20 wont be so bad
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
parking is going to cost more than the gas.
thats for sure
and the $13 beers
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
i'll be stopping at binny's and loading the cooler with a few different craft beers.
Nice...I'll be cooking out in my backyard..have one for me
I'm hoping for the live stream
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
I thought they were supposed to drop? Didn't Obama release the reserves? :?
I need premium at $3.81
:mad:
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
What the hell are you driving? Some baller vehicle probably...
- Christopher McCandless
Not exactly
Acura TSX
Luckily the 200HP 4 cylinder so it's good on gas
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Damn speculators !!
:mad:
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
in any case, I say if you don't like it, work towards beating your addiction to cars. I know some peopme HAVE to have them... but not the majority. Get on public transit, walk, cycle, carpool, Taxi when necessary. You will save thousands a year. If you must have a car for special trips, rent one. You'll save money, and the environment will love you. Or at least go from a two or three car family to a one car family... I know it's harder to be car free with kids, but more than one car per family seems excessive to me... it's just that people seem addicted to extreme convenience.
- proudly car free since 1976
public transit...i did the math once...it cost more to take the bus than it takes to buy gas....and the commute time goes from 20 minutes to close to an hour.
But I doubt it costs more than gas + insurance + parking + car payments + repairs and maintenance!
Also, yeah, it takes planning to be car free. I.e. live closer to work, or live on suitable transit routes, etc... of course, a 20 minute drive is not a very long bike ride... and it doesn't take any longer to carpool! Combining all these different methods can work too ... there are usually options. As I said, people are.addicted to convenience ; that makes excuses flow freely. Anyway, I'm not actually as righteous as I'm probably coming off. It's just that with all these options available, and the fact that it's really just a learned addiction to cars that most people have, complaining about gas prices seems pretty ridiculous, especially when they're cheaper than many other places.
car is paid for
costs include gas, maintence and insurance...plus the lost opportunity to put those dollars to work making money.
but....i highly doubt you would want to ride a bike here in jan/feb when the show is flying.
it's also tough to swing by the home depot to pick up 500lbs of stuff on a bike.
yes, it all could be done, but i'm not doing it.
Biking weather is coming, and I now have a free bus pass from working at KUER 90.1. Plan on utilizing that now...
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2