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andre1969

that oil prices closed at an all-time high, of $51.28 a barrel. All-time in gross dollars, at least. When factored for inflation, it's still about $30 a barrel less than it was in 1981, the "true" all time high.

The local Shell station, which had dropped down to $1.819 a gallon a few weeks ago, is now back up to $1.919 for 87.

On a similar note, I called my home heating oil company to see what prices are going to be, as my current rate of $1.19 a gallon expires on November 4. They told me that currently, prices are $2.10 a gallon! If I lock in for a year though, they'll "only" charge $1.74 a gallon. I've been thinking about the oil prices lately, because it's been cool enough that I've been firing up the furnace for a few minutes in the morning, while I'm getting ready for work.

ghulet

Most of the stations near my home are at $2.179-2.219 for 87 to $2.379-2.419 for 93 octane. My S.O. and I have been talking about trading the Wrangler for a Corolla or Accord (4-cylinder). I'm guessing the Jeep gets about 15mpg around town (if not worse), and I figure either of the cars should better that by at least 50%.

andre1969

but how many miles per week/month/year/whatever do you guys put on the Wrangler? 15 mpg might sound really crappy, but if you're not racking up the miles, it might not really be worth it to trade, and possibly take a bath on the Wrangler.

I've thought about getting a more fuel-efficient car, from time to time, myself. But my Intrepid already gets around 20-22 mpg around town, and I'm only doing around 10,000 miles per year now on it. The other cars, like the pickup, Catalina, and NYer, only get around 10-12 around town. Suprisingly, the DeSoto would actually do better...more like 13-14!

jlawrence01

Do the numbers before making any changes. You'll find that buying a new car to get 10 more mpg is a losing proposition unless you drive a ton of miles.

Gas is $2.25 in Chicago. I am paing $1.85 out here in Crystal Lake, only 65 miles away. Of course, I am buying my gas at WalMart/Sam's Club, a retailer that has been legislated out of the city of Chicago. Just a thought.

ghulet

...I'm fairly certain he's not upside down on the Jeep (payoff ~$11k minus interest), but we do a fair amount of driving, but probably less than a few years ago. The Wrangler is an '01, bought in July '01, and is almost at 45k miles, so basically 12-15k a year, pretty average. In any case, I don't think he'll trade it til after winter, that's a pretty nice vehicle to have in the snow. Of course, it's kind of nice to have in the summer when you can fold down the top, except on those days when it's hot and you have to dress up (weddings come to mind) and you're in a soft top truck with no a/c (I wish I could count how many times I've given him grief about that decision, i.e., buying a ~$20k vehicle with no air!).

I agree, buying a car to replace another specifically to get better gas mileage usually isn't a great idea. I'm thinking, though, that if he goes back to school and thus drives more, a Corolla or Civic would likely have a lower payment AND lower fuel and maintenance costs, so the monthly difference should be significant.

Sorry to have strayed off topic. Two nights ago, I put in 87 octane at $2.199 at a nearby Mobil station (one of the few remaining here).

andre1969

getting a more fuel-efficient car might be a better idea than I had thought. For some reason, I was thinking that the Jeep was a brand-new model, and he had just gotten it.

Especially if you expect to be driving more than you are now, it might make more sense. What kind of "real world" (i.e., the way you guys drive) do you think a Civic or Corolla would get? Do you think it would be double what the Wrangler gets?

My uncle has an '03 Corolla, which I think is EPA-rated at around 30/38. He does mainly highway driving, about 130 miles round trip each day, but often he runs into congested, stop-and-go rush hour traffic. I think he said he averages around 32-34.

On the subject of fuel prices, it looks like they're holding in this area now, around the $1.92-$2.00 mark, for 87 octane. I'm driving up to Hershey tomorrow for a car show, with a friend. If I drive, I'll probably fill up by his house, where gas is usually about 10-15 cents per gallon cheaper. He was talking about driving his '78 Mark V, though, if it's ready (It's in the shop now). If he decides to drive, I hope he doesn't ask me to chip in for gas!

ghulet

I've never been to Hershey, I'd love to go, but unfortunately as a bartender, I almost always have to work weekends )-: Kind of a drag. No, I wouldn't want to buy gas, either, for (or park, for that matter) any Lincoln made 1956-80!

We tend to do lots of stop and go driving, depending on the season (snow or not, Cubs traffic or not, I'm glad they choked!), rarely over 40mph in the city, not too much highway and even then for short distances, so I don't know that we'd get twice the mileage as in the Jeep in a Corolla, but I doubt it would be too far off that. Andre, is your uncle's Corolla a stick or automatic? We'd like a manual, but they're next to impossible to find here.

andre1969

from my place to Hershey, I think it's about 125 miles. I just heard from my friend, and his beast is still in the shop, so I guess we'll be going in my Intrepid. It's kinda sad, but his other car is a 2001.5 Passat, and it's already to the point that he doesn't trust it on long trips!

He bought his Mark V out in Nevada, or some hot, dry western state like that. I think he said that driving back home, he averaged about 14 mpg at the best. All things considered though, for such a massive beast, I guess that's not too bad. Back in '95, I drove my Dart from DC to Oklahoma, and I was only getting around 16-17 on the highway. On one stretch through Arkansas, I hit an area with no gas stations for miles around, and was driving very gently, trying to nurse it to the next gas station. I think I figured on that tank, I almost got 18!

My uncle's Corolla is an automatic. He had thought about getting a stick, though. Originally he wanted a cheap stripper Echo with a stick and non-power steering. However, that's pretty much a mythical beast, right up there with unicorns and 3-headed snakes and rust-free '76 Volares!

I think he also decided that dealing with a stick shift would get old really fast in rush hour traffic, so he went with the automatic. He's been pretty happy with it so far. I think it has around 50,000 miles on it, and it's been pretty reliable. Only problems he had resulted from hitting a deer, and then bumping into a pickup truck at the construction site. I know he sent it in for a 30K mile service (at 40K miles, though), and I thought that bill was pretty expensive. I forget what all it included, but I think it was around $400.

Y'know, I always wanted to try working as a bartender. Don't ask me why, but I just wanted to experience it! I thought about trying it when I finally gave up pizza delivery, but at that time I started valuing my free time more than the income from a second job. And tending bar would be a lot less stressful on the car than pizza delivery was!

PF_Flyer

Up 4 cents to $1.99

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KCRam

Mt. Arlington Exxon, Mt. A, NJ

87 - $1.949
89 - $2.069
93 - $2.149
diesel - $2.289

27.8 gallons of D last night... $63.65... ouch...

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norne

87---$2.13 to $2.30
89---$2.23 to $2.45
93---$2.35 to $2.65

The prices is for island of Oahu. In island of Maui, kauai, big island, and lanai can easily add another 15 to 25 cents to the high end number.

Costco is 5 cents cheaper than the low end number.

I guess I can't complain too much considering mainland prices seems to have shot up quite a bit since last september.

18fan

From my travels around town, I have seen 87 regular in a range from $1.95 to $2.12. The most frequent prices posted are in the $2.01 to $2.05 range.

joshs

Regular: $2.02 - $2.19
Premium: $2.22 - $2.38

A coworker (who lives closer to the city) said she saw prices about $.10 higher.

anonymousposts

Atlanta suburbs ...

regular: $1.95
plus: $2.05
premium: $2.15

What really hurts is that they are requiring Atlanta gas stations to start carrying a "cleaner" grade of fuel which will increase prices another $.05 or more. With a commute of 40 miles each way living in the country with a big house and a big yard is becoming less and less appealing. City life with a condo and no yard here we come ......

KCRam

Mobil, NJ4 westbound, Hackensack NJ

87 - $1.939
89 - $2.039
93 - $2.139
diesel - $2.099

Wasn't all that long ago I was paying 89¢ for diesel...

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anonymousposts

When I met my husband in 1995 gas was $.69 for regular....

ezaircon4jc

Man, do we pay for our weather:

87- $2.459
89- $2.559
91- $2.659

And these are at the low end! Higher prices can be found!

KCRam

Sunoco truck stop, Palisades Park NJ

87 - $1.939
89 - $2.039
93 - $2.119
94 - $2.169
diesel - $2.139

My credit score would be shot right now if I had a gasoline pickup instead of a diesel, because I'd be maxing my credit cards buying go-juice.

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210delray

We're relatively lucky here; prices always seem to be below the national average.

Most places now (off-brand and major brand):

87 -- $1.899
89 -- $1.999
93 -- $2.099

I bought 87 today for $1.879 at an off-brand station. Diesel was $1.999 at the same station.

The highest I've paid here was $1.899 at the end of May.

KCRam

Mobil, NJ4 westbound, Hackensack NJ

87 - $1.859
89 - $1.959
93 - $2.059
diesel - $2.219

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idntnvu

Prices for Regular, Mid-Grade, and Premium:
1.929
2.029
2.129

In Fort Chiswell right on Interstate 81 the cheapest gas in the area: 1.839 for regular

Diesel is right at 2.00 a gallon just about everywhere. When will the madness end???

PF_Flyer

Slipped 4 cents to $1.959 for 87

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sandman46

Just paid $1.99 for 87 octane, but most of the staions around the general Ft. Lauderdale area are between $2.07 to $2.15...ouch!
When will this nonsense end???

The Sandman :-(

wilcox

...that we're still paying less than $2.00 per gallon for 93 octane here in W. Georgia. As low as $1.97 this afternoon....but...easy to find higher prices without much effort.

The same gallon costs as low as $2.12 in Alabama and about $2.19 in Florida.

fintail

And about $2.40 in WA state

i_luv_toyota

$2.33/gal for 93 octane at Mobil. $35 bucks to fill my Avalon.

I'd hate to see the gas bill on an H2...

Kirstie_H

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anonymousposts

I paid $1.91 in W. GA for 89 octane.

Took $19.50 to fill a Civic up. Ouch.

mh3

Sam's Club, Skyland Blvd. East

I just paid $1.84 per gallon for 87 octane after the $.05 member discount. 89 is as high as $2.19 without the Sam's card. I just put $28 in my CAMRY! Ouch!

ghulet

....REALLY have something to complain about!! My roommate and I had a bet as to how much it was going to cost to fill up his Wrangler from empty; he said $28, it actually turned out to be exactly $35, and this was a couple weeks ago when gas was ONLY $2.199 or so here. 93 octane is now around $2.45-2.50 a gallon now. He's seriously considering ditching the Jeep for a Corolla in the next few months.

fintail

I never run my car to empty or even 1/4, but I shudder at the thought of filling the 126s 23.8 gallon tank with $2.30-$2.40/gallon 93.

PF_Flyer

That drop from $1.99 to $195 creates a "tipping point of sorts fro my one vehicle. Had to fill up a fairly empty tank yesterday and had to "pack it in" to get up to $18 for the fillup. No way I could have gotten to $20, which seemed typical when prices were in the $1.99+ range

Making me feel better on the psychological side anyway!

Gas prices usual;ly come up at the chats. Stop in tonight with your LIVE report.

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millspd

I'm in St. Louis on business and noticed gas prices in the $1.68 range. Pretty nice! When I left Joliet, IL, it was about $1.98

carlisimo

I wish gas was back at $2.

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$2.25 at a cheap, no-name station in Berkeley, CA. Not bad; it was higher a couple of weeks ago. I've seen as high as $2.59 for regular at Chevrons and Shells nearby, within the last week. $2.75 when I went into San Fran.

PF_Flyer

Down 6 more cents today in State College, PA to $1.89 for 87, 89 at $1.99 and 93 at $2.09

18fan

Recent drop here has 87 regular in a range of $1.93 to $1.97 close to home. During our travels and errands today, we saw a few stations that are still $2.01 to $2.03 for regular.

iluvmysephia1

in Jefferson City, MO, earlier tonight for about $1.87 a gallon for 87 no-lead. That's ballpark for most all of mid-MO right now.

210delray

I paid $1.859 for 87 the other day. Usually this station maintains a 7-cent difference among the grades, so 89 was probably $1.929 and 93 $1.999 - I actually didn't notice because I filled my wife's car and my truck at the same time.

KCRam

Sunoco truck stop, Palisades Park NJ

87 - $1.899
89 - $1.999
93 - $2.079
94 - $2.119
diesel - $2.159

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anonymousposts

In my travels this past week to Birmingham and back from Atlanta I found regular as cheap as $1.77. In Atlanta it is hovering in the low $1.80's.

PF_Flyer

I listen to a fair amount of radio and get to hear a lot of network radio news each day. When gas prices were rising, we were swamped with stories about "skyrocketing prices" every time the price went up 2 cents. Using my local prices as a guide, the price of gas is down about 9.5% from the high of $2.09 to the current price of $1.89, and the price of crude oil has dropped almost 15%. Yet, I haven't heard stories about "plummeting prices".
I wonder how different our perception of EVERYTHING would be if the media reported good news with the same zeal and gusto that they sink their teeth into not so good news.

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iluvmysephia1

it's the old adage "no news is good news." The thing is is that some news IS good news, plain and simple. Prices are dropping so let's dig our NBA games, college football games and NFL games this weekend and low gas prices. Remember, we could be paying what they pay in ______ for gas, right?

imidazol97

The petroleum industry reps have the fax machines all set up to put out the propaganda to the gullible media types that there's going to have to be a price increase because a car ran over a pipeline in Indiana and it broke. Therefore there's a shortage and with the hurricane in Alaska we just have to raise prices.

They don't do that when there's a lowering of prices and the media doesn't care. The media is not getting the free storylines from the propaganda machine. They're looking for burns or bleeds stories to do.

Not putting out the lowering price news reduces the pressure on the companies to lower the price as quickly as they raised it.

The fax machines work the same for the political machines as well, IMHO.

jlawrence01

Notice the dive in gas prices since the election ... sounds like a little manipulation ...

fintail

I was thinking the same thing...one hell of a coincidence, esp as oil prices remain high.

I wonder if the statements of the Saudi foreign minister many months ago actually came into play, and are coming true. He promised increased production to lower prices for the election.

What I'd like to know most is why prices are falling. Of course, far be it from any oil company to give any legit reasoning for their pricing, whether it be an increase or decrease.

stickguy

Citgo in S. NJ (Phila burbs), along the stretch of rt. 30 where there is compitition, is about $1.82 now. Haven't seen any drop below 180 yet.

Did notice that diesel is now more than premium (about $2.09 vs. $2.19). Not too long ago diesel was about 160 when regular was 190.

But, diesel has always been like that from what I remember. much bigger fluctuations than gasoline.

210delray

87 - $1.799
89 - $1.869
93 - $1.939

At Sheetz - big regional brand out of PA.

anonymousposts

paid $1.79 tonight for 89 octane in the western Atlanta suburbs.

fintail

$2.35 for 92 at Chevron in Bellingham WA...and to be honest, I've paid a bit more there. I can handle it.

iluvmysephia1

87 no-lead was going for $1.83/gallon. Looks like prices in my old stomping ground of western Washington state are as high as ever. What's that make 87 no-lead in Bellingham, fintail? $2.15?