THREE dollars?? When I signed up a few months ago, they said that after the free 90 day period, you would be charged $1.50 for the months in which you purchased gas. That ALSO included the grocery shopping card too if you chose to use that- $1.50 total.
fastdriver
PS Someone told me that priceline.com was in the news this week?? They didn't know what it was all about though. Hear anything about it?
the stock PCLN. They were in the tank (down 30% in pre-opening trades) this morning (Thursday) and took like a $6 loss on Wednesday (from $17 to $11).
Then again, end of quarter. Profit warnings. The whole shabazz.
I heard the 90 free trial and $3... I still think it's on their website, too[1][2].
The $1.50 is their "Penalty Fee" for all their penalties (pump more then 5 gallons over, buy a car wash, charge a gallon of milk, ask for a refund, use a different grade of gas, use it at a gas station you weren't approved, etc).
-m
Footnotes: [1] From Grocery Website: Members' credit cards or check cards on file will be charged a $3.00 processing fee once per calendar month in months that one or more Requests are accepted on the Gasoline Services Web site or the WebHouse Club groceries Web site.
[2] From Gas Website: WebHouse Club Members may place unlimited free Requests.
I read about the $1.50 penalty if you went over your agreed on gallons, but I really thought that when I signed up, the charge was only going to be $1.50 for each month that I bought gas. Maybe I read it wrong. None of it matters now because they've dropped all charges.
Any way we can save some money on gas is okay with me. Thanks.
WebHouse Club, the name-your-price grocery and gasoline backed by Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN), will go out of business in 90 days, the company said Thursday.
I JUST received an e-mail from them. Effective IMMEDIATELY our gas/grocery cards have been deactivated! They will be crediting our credit cards for any unused purchases plus an additional amount to compensate us for any savings we may have lost out on.
Costco just increased regular (87) $0.04/gallon $1.699, premium (92) to $1.899. Have to be a Costco member and pay with eligible credit or debit cards. CASH IS NO GOOD!
One convenience store station (local ALOHA brand) matches Costco, has Plus grade (89), and accepts cash. Everyone else on Oahu has regular at $1.769 and up, with most in the low $1.80s range.
At the Chevron station I usually go to, it is only $1.43 and 9/10 per gallon. and for some reason, there is another gas station, which is a grocery store gas station, that has the same price for regular. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?
Okay... The prices in Idaho have risen intensely! The price for Regular Unleaded is averaging $1.71... And the next step up for Premium is $1.91............. Would you consider this a lot?
Regular 87 has now gone down to 1.69. Other grades about a dime a gallon higher. Some of the full serve major brands are still pushing 2 bucks a gallon. Why is it so much cheaper in Georgia??
They say that the great big pipelines travel right through Georgia. The state handles a tremendous amount of refined product.
Due to the above and it's central location, Georgia is a big distribution center.
The state is a transportation gateway. There are major Interstate highways running through it. They have alot of retail outlets. The more sellers you have; the more competition... and therefore, lower prices.
Whats more, the State has a very low gas tax. Probably as low as Missouri!
Regular Gas sells for 82.9 Liter in the Toronto area and varies from 82.9 to 85.9 in the Montreal Area, 30 minutes South of Montreal in Champlain (Clinton County) New York regular gas goes for 1.79 per gallon
Price went down again. Fell another 3 cent. Now the lowest is $1.25. Major brands (Exxon, etc) $1.31. Twenty five miles in Alabama, regular $1.61. The highest observed in Alabama. Others are lower.
Overall, I've noticed a 5%plus decrease in the gas prices since last week.
the gasoline + gasahol tax returns on 1/1/2001, midnight.
Gas stations are allowed to immediately start charging the tax (where as they were allowed to charge tax on their previously purchased tankers of gas until it was used up).
They reduced the tax because alot of people were complaining of the price -- up to over $2.20 a gallon within Chicago City Limits and over $2.00 outside of the city for regular gas. The 5% (I think) tax and a threat of a price gouging investigation brought prices down quite considerably.
They were able to "fund" the gas tax because of 18 million dollars from the tobacco settlement (which I think is wrong in the first place), and the newly implemented tax on Cigs & Liquor.
We're going in the opposite direction here. Filled-up at the local Tesoro last week @ $1.999 for premium (92 octane); it was $2.069 last night!
Costco came in this summer at $1.839 (92). The last three weeks, it went from $1.939 to $1.969 to $1.989. They're still the cheapest, but not by the $0.12-0.15 spread.
At our local Texaco, regular is $1.59, premium is $1.71, and super premium is $1.77. I use regular for the Golf and bnormann (husband and co-host) uses super premium for the 911. It sure adds up!!
As I look out of the parlor windows and into the back grounds and woods beyond, I see a blanket of heavenly snow and more large fluffy flakes floating down from the heavens.
And there's another miracle not far from here... At I20 and hwy 61 at the RaceTrac you can score Regular for $1.17, Plus @ $1.26, Premo @ $1.34.
We're holding steady at $1.59 for 87 regular at our local station. It's been the same for a few weeks now. carlady Host News & Views and Hatchbacks Message Boards
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THREE dollars?? When I signed up a few months ago, they said that after the free 90 day period, you would be charged $1.50 for the months in which you purchased gas. That ALSO included the grocery shopping card too if you chose to use that- $1.50 total.
fastdriver
PS Someone told me that priceline.com was in the news this week?? They didn't know what it was all about though. Hear anything about it?
Then again, end of quarter. Profit warnings. The whole shabazz.
I heard the 90 free trial and $3... I still think it's on their website, too[1][2].
The $1.50 is their "Penalty Fee" for all their penalties (pump more then 5 gallons over, buy a car wash, charge a gallon of milk, ask for a refund, use a different grade of gas, use it at a gas station you weren't approved, etc).
-m
Footnotes:
[1] From Grocery Website:
Members' credit cards or check cards on file will be charged a $3.00 processing fee once per calendar month in months that one or more Requests are accepted on the Gasoline Services Web site or the WebHouse Club groceries Web site.
[2] From Gas Website:
WebHouse Club Members may place unlimited free Requests.
Oh, has there been any noticable increase in junk mail, telephone solitications, or the such?
I read about the $1.50 penalty if you went over your agreed on gallons, but I really thought that when I signed up, the charge was only going to be $1.50 for each month that I bought gas. Maybe I read it wrong. None of it matters now because they've dropped all charges.
Any way we can save some money on gas is okay with me. Thanks.
fastdriver
Can I post at least the opening sentence?
WebHouse Club, the name-your-price grocery and gasoline backed by Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN), will go out of business in 90 days, the company said Thursday.
Just my luck... right?
-m
I JUST received an e-mail from them. Effective IMMEDIATELY our gas/grocery cards have been deactivated! They will be crediting our credit cards for any unused purchases plus an additional amount to compensate us for any savings we may have lost out on.
Very disappointing.
fastdriver
1.329 Austin on Lamar
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fastdriver
One convenience store station (local ALOHA brand) matches Costco, has Plus grade (89), and accepts cash. Everyone else on Oahu has regular at $1.769 and up, with most in the low $1.80s range.
kcram
Co-Host - Smart Shopper & FWI Conferences
edmunds.com Town Hall
$ 1.29 for regular
Other grades sold for:
$ 1.39 mid range
$ 1.49 premo 93
I20 and Fulton Industrial.
Now you may freeze this Topic, just like you have the others of newer interest "mzn"...go for it!
fastdriver
Due to the above and it's central location, Georgia is a big distribution center.
The state is a transportation gateway. There are major Interstate highways running through it.
They have alot of retail outlets. The more sellers you have; the more competition... and therefore, lower prices.
Whats more, the State has a very low gas tax. Probably as low as Missouri!
* Plenty of supply
* Low transportation costs
* Large competitive retail market
* Undeniably lower State fuel taxes
They all add up the low gasoline prices.
87 - $1.469 - down 2 cents
89 - $1.569 - down 2 cents
93 - $1.649 - down 1 cent
94 - $1.679 - down 2 cents
diesel - $1.639 - up 6 cents
kcram
Co-Host - Smart Shopper & FWI Conferences
edmunds.com Town Hall
Between 150-155 for 87 octane.
January 1, the 5% gas tax goes back into effect, though. Presumably raising prices ... what... 7 cents a gallon or so?
-m
Did the strategic petroleum reserve pumping have anything to do with it?
Mr. Bubba's BP-Amoco sells $1.32,
Mr. Patel #2 sells $1.31,
Mr Bubba (full service guy), $1.36,
Mr Patel #1 $1.21,
Mr Bubba #1 sells $1.23 and $1.34 (93 octane),
Mr Patel #4 sells $1.19,
Mr Patel #3 sells @$1.23.
Overall, I've noticed a 5%plus decrease in the gas prices since last week.
I do see it as low as 1.419 at the off-brand stations.
-m
Regular 87 octane- HESS- $1.57.9
fastdriver
Gas stations are allowed to immediately start charging the tax (where as they were allowed to charge tax on their previously purchased tankers of gas until it was used up).
They reduced the tax because alot of people were complaining of the price -- up to over $2.20 a gallon within Chicago City Limits and over $2.00 outside of the city for regular gas. The 5% (I think) tax and a threat of a price gouging investigation brought prices down quite considerably.
They were able to "fund" the gas tax because of 18 million dollars from the tobacco settlement (which I think is wrong in the first place), and the newly implemented tax on Cigs & Liquor.
-m
Weather report: 14" of snow on the ground here in Northern IL. Last night's lows: zero to -10F. Not even mid-December yet. Can't wait until January!
-m
Costco came in this summer at $1.839 (92). The last three weeks, it went from $1.939 to $1.969 to $1.989. They're still the cheapest, but not by the $0.12-0.15 spread.
87 - $1.449 - down 2 cents
89 - $1.549 - down 2 cents
93 - $1.649 - unchanged
94 - $1.679 - unchanged
diesel - $1.599 - down 4 cents
kcram
Co-Host - Smart Shopper & FWI Conferences
edmunds.com Town Hall
carlady/host
As I look out of the parlor windows and into the back grounds and woods beyond, I see a blanket of heavenly snow and more large fluffy flakes floating down from the heavens.
And there's another miracle not far from here... At I20 and hwy 61 at the RaceTrac you can score Regular for $1.17, Plus @ $1.26, Premo @ $1.34.
The Lord works in mysterious ways...
1.299 for regular
Pat/Roving Host
Natural Gas: $80 bill last year is costing $130 this year.
Something smells here...who has gas? ;^)
carlady
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89 - $1.499 - down 5 cents
93 - $1.599 - down 5 cents
94 - $1.659 - down 2 cents
diesel - $1.559 - down 4 cents
kcram
Host - Smart Shopper and FWI Message Boards
Lockhart, TX 107.9
Austin, Tx 115.9
While diesel is still at 128.9