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  • according2meaccording2me Member Posts: 236
    I found this link on driveaccord.net. I haven't noticed this in my area of the country though.

    http://www.spyderchat.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=933
  • andre1969andre1969 Member Posts: 26,023
    ...when prices were really high, there was this one gas station, the cheapest guy around (I think it was Xtra Fuels or something like that) would run out of 87 octane on a regular basis. I used to always hit that station on the nights I was delivering pizzas. When I'd have a run down that way, I'd just swing by and fill up.

    I don't know if all gas stations are like this, or just this one, but they didn't have a pre-mix of 89 octane. When you selected 89, the pump would draw from the 87 and 93 octane tank, at a proportion that would yield 89 octane. So when the 87 ran out, they lost their 89 too!
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I'm really happy today I'm driving a diesel. In one station, the diesel price wass 1.99 and premium was $2.59! That's a .60 cent spread.
  • prophet2prophet2 Member Posts: 372
    They've sky-rocketed the last few months. Lowest in my area:

             Oct. 2002 Jan. 2003 March 2003

    Unleaded 1.399 1.499 1.899
    Plus 1.499 1.599 1.969
    Premium 1.569 1.669 2.039

    Most places are about $0.15/gallon higher across the board for all grades. Some neigbor island sites peg regular unleaded at almost $2.30 per gallon!

    If your tank is getting low, better fill-up now as the price the next morning could go up a few more cents per gallon!
  • tbonertboner Member Posts: 402
    Prices in the St. Louis metro area seem to be hovering around the $1.499 mark for regular 87 octane, with 89 octane at $1.599 and 93 octane at $1.699

    I think the highest I've paid in the past 90 days was $1.679 for regular, but historically, according to my data kept for about two years, the highest I've paid for 87 octane was $1.1879 in August of 2001. Probably a trip to the Chicago area, as it seemed to be a spike in my price history.

    TB
  • andre1969andre1969 Member Posts: 26,023
    ...for $1.639 a gallon last night. Small station up the road that I keep forgetting the name. Sounds kinda like "Enron." Elroy? Enroy? Something like that. One of my credit cards is supposedly offering 5% cash back on gasoline purchases, so I used it last night...we'll see when the bill comes in!
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Where Shifty lives Diesel is quite a bit cheaper than High Test. Here in NH it's more expensive!
    Which BTW was not true say 3 months ago.

    I paid $1.859 for Shell 93 octane, diesel was $1.999. FWIW Diesel is readily available in this area, most stations have it.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • KCRamKCRam Member Posts: 3,516
    Andy, Shifty's in the SF Bay area. I agree - here in NJ, diesel is also up around premium gasoline, but that will change dramatically in about a week. Winter-mix diesel production is over, as is winter production of home heating oil (which is essentially the same as Diesel-2 without the vehicle additives). Diesel will start coming WAY down in the northern tier.

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  • tbonertboner Member Posts: 402
    you will find a positive corollation between places that use a lot of heating oil for heat and higher diesel prices.

    I think heating oil and diesel are very similar fuels, so when you fraction the crude, you probably have to choose which you get when you are processing.

    Just my guess.

    TB
    Currently in the NW suburbs of Chicago, with higher fuel prices.
  • tbonertboner Member Posts: 402
    I just paid $1.589 for 87 octane regular at a Speedway on Arlington Hgts Road.

    Across the street was an open but deserted Mobil station charging $1.699 for the same 87 octane regular.

    Heading North on Arlington Hgts Road up to Golf road for dinner I saw 87 octane go for prices ranging from $1.649 to $1.779

    All within about 10 minutes drive.

    I topped off so I should have enough to get downstate, back to my $1.499 fuel at home, LOL.

    TB
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    Wife reports that 87 dropped to $1.459 in Altonna, PA. Once I get out and about today we'll see if it has spread!
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    The price drop spreads... 87 down to $1.559 in Happy Valley. That's a bit more spread than usual between State College and Altoona. If the Altoona price holds, we may see another drop here as well.

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  • 18fan18fan Member Posts: 129
    ..at $1.599 for 87 here in the pits of Pittsburgh. There are several stations here, though, that still range from $1.619 to $1.659.
  • ghuletghulet Member Posts: 2,564
    ...than what I paid a few days ago, but I just paid $1.959 for 93 octane here in the pricey north side of Chicago. I'm just dying to get my Civic/Corolla/Protege so I can stop driving this 14mpg Blazer. Sigh.
  • lariat1lariat1 Member Posts: 461
    The price of a barrel of oil has dropped from a high of around $38 a couple of weeks ago to around $28 a barrel now, wonder when petroleum products will show the price drop?
  • tbonertboner Member Posts: 402
    Fuel prices have dropped about 15% in the St. Louis area when I take out taxes. While it seems crude has dropped about 30-35%

    What I don't know are the fixed costs such as production and so forth, so I can't say that the materials cost changes are truely reflected. But, if half the cost of a gallon of fuel is materials, and half is the production and delivery costs, then prices in St. Louis have dropped commesurate with materials costs.

    Of course, my two year average for fuel prices is about $1.36/gallon and it is now about $1.50/gallon, which is 10-11% higher than my running average.

    What I don't have is the running average of crude oil over the same two year period, but I think crude was running from $20-$25/barrel.

    So to me, the current prices don't seem out of wack.

    Of course there are other factors. The EPA has been messing around with fuel formulation requirements, so you can have local shortages and price issues.

    Like I've said before:

    1. Fuel is a commodity that is traded daily, so the only way oil refiners can affect price is by limiting production.

    2. Fuel is one of the smallest parts of total vehicle ownership/operating costs. Furthermore, many people pay more in interest on car loans than they do on their fuel costs, yet they complain about the fuel costs more than the loan costs, very odd in my opinion.

    FWIW,

    TB
  • lariat1lariat1 Member Posts: 461
    At least your prices seem to follow supply and demand. Up here in Alaska our gas prices go up slower but they never really come down. When you guys down south are paying $2.00 a gallon we are only paying $1.70 but now that your prices are dropping we are still paying $1.70, I expect we MAY see $1.60 but I am not holding my breath.
  • according2meaccording2me Member Posts: 236
    major brand stores at around 1.58 for 87 octane.
    Sams is at 1.49
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    State College, PA... 87 dropped to $1.49 today. Altoona still holding at $1.45

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  • 96_i30_5sp96_i30_5sp Member Posts: 127
    While regular gas stations hover around $1.56 for 87 and $1.75 for 93, Sam's Club today had 87 for $1.44 and 93 for $1.55. I couldn't believe how cheap 93 was, it's usually only 10-12 cents less than other stations.
  • ghuletghulet Member Posts: 2,564
    Natch, gas prices are in a high holding pattern here in Chicago. They were as follows:

    87 octane $1.829
    89 octane $1.929
    93 octane $2.029

    This is in the epicenter of the north side, so definitely on the pricier side of averages, but it gives you an idea of what we pay here.
  • tbonertboner Member Posts: 402
    I should have met you for dinner while I was up there.

    TB
    Back in St. Louis, wanting an Italian Beef ;)
  • iluvmysephia1iluvmysephia1 Member Posts: 7,709
    anywhere. For a decent price I might add. Also, a tidy choice of Gyros. As for the ghastly gas prices in the Puget Sound area of Washington state, I'm still paying between $1.79-$1.89 a gallon over here for regular unleaded. What's up with that? Thought it was supposed to be dropping. Fear is a horrible thing.

    2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick

  • ghuletghulet Member Posts: 2,564
    Chicago has some of the best food around, especially 'fast food' (pizza, burritos, Italian beef). It's hard not to get obese here.

    TB, contact me a few days before you come to town and we can have a beer or dinner. I'll try to do the same if I'm in the St. Louis metro area (I have an ex and some family friends there, so it could happen). If you're ever in West County (Ballwin), check out Hunan & Peking Gardens (on Manchester between 141 and Weinman, same plaza as Office Depot). It's my favorite Chinese restaurant on earth.

    OK, back to gasoline. Dreading having to fill the Blazer once again today (it's at about three times every two weeks now, @$35-40 each). We're still hovering in the $1.70-2.00 range.
  • tbonertboner Member Posts: 402
    More training, I'll alert you, and to stay on topic, I'll report fuel prices along the way.

    TB
  • luckylouluckylou Member Posts: 308
    In Orlando ,FL. , prices has fallen to $1.53 9/10th for regular on the corner of Forsyth and Aloma .
  • ezaircon4jcezaircon4jc Member Posts: 793
    It's still tough living in Paradise!

    87- $2.159
    89- $2.259
    91- $2.359

    This at the cheapest branded station I can find. This happens to be at a Chevron. Some of the independents are even higher!
  • tbonertboner Member Posts: 402
    From my trip to KC and back yesterday for some AutoX fun. All prices are for 93 octane, 87 was $0.20/gallon less at each location.

    Texaco at IL Rt 203 and I70 $1.629

    QuikTrip in St. Charles county near MidRivers Mall $1.599

    Texaco about 50 miles east of KC on I70 (sorry, didn't get the specifics) $1.699
  • wilcoxwilcox Member Posts: 582
    Price for 87 octane $1.39 and up....
  • KCRamKCRam Member Posts: 3,516
    ...and home heating oil production has slowed down, allowing lower diesel prices :)

    My usual Sunoco truck stop, Palisades Park, NJ

    87 - $1.539
    89 - $1.639
    93 - $1.699
    94 - $1.739
    diesel - $1.699

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  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    State College, PA... $1.499 for 87, but it feels like there's a change coming for some reason that I can't quite get a grip on...

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  • nippononlynippononly Member Posts: 12,555
    has dropped a little - Arco is down to $2.03/gallon for regular - cheapest in county.

    Name brands like Shell/Chevron still running about $2.25/gal.

    2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)

  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    Slipped to $1.459 for 87 this weekend in State College... go baby go!

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  • andre1969andre1969 Member Posts: 26,023
    ...at $1.599 a gallon for the cheapest stations around here (Crofton, MD)...WaWa, Enroy. I lucked out though with my AAA credit card, which gives a 5% rebate for gasoline purchases. So effectively, it's coming out to $1.519 a gallon.

    Now, just as long as I pay that card in full, so I don't incur any interest...
  • natedog1227natedog1227 Member Posts: 9
    I payed $1.29 per gallon last night.. All stores around that corner were $1.29 to $1.31.. I did see a store on another corner the only station around and they were still set at $1.48
  • nippononlynippononly Member Posts: 12,555
    Geez, we are now paying almost TWICE what people are paying in some other parts of the country.

    They have concluded their investigation into possible gasoline price-fixing in California, and have confirmed that there isn't.

    Arco, $1.99, 76 station, $2.25 per gallon today for regular unleaded.

    2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)

  • idletaskidletask Member Posts: 171
    (all of these figures are euros per litre - I here assume a 1/1 parity, and 3.4l to a gallon - which immediately translates to 1 euro per liter == $3.4 per gallon. This is for Diesel fuel, add 0.15/0.20 for gasoline)

    Feb 9th: 0.779
    Feb 23rd: 0.809
    March 9th: 0.869
    March 13th: 0.894
    March 23rd: 0.872
    March 30th: 0.849
    Apr 6th: 0.806
    Apr 10th, today: 0.779

    0.75 is close!
  • wilcoxwilcox Member Posts: 582
    in Whitesburgh Ga. You lowered your 87 octane to $1.29.

    And that guy with the FULL SERVICE Station across the street is now having to deal 87 at $1.47. Not bad for the lazy.

    Mr. Bubba (down the street) has 93 premium @ $1.47. That is an improvement too...
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    In nearby Bellefonte, PA I saw a set of three self serve gas stations, two side by side and one a half-block down the street on the opposite side. Listed prces on 87 octane were $1.45 and $1.59 side by side, with $1.43 across the street. "Brand loyalty" must still exist!!

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Self-serve reg-$1.569, hi-test-$1.75.9

    Full-serve reg-$1.659, hi-test -$1.899

    They're getting quite a premium for Premium.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • 18fan18fan Member Posts: 129
    ....here in the pits of Pittsburgh. Down to $1.459 for 87 octane. Each higher grade add $0.10
  • scscarsscscars Member Posts: 92
    Here in west suburban Chicago (Elgin area)gas prices are $1.48 for regular unleaded, $1.58 for mid-grade, and $1.68 for premium. There have been some local gas wars where regular has gone as low as $1.44. Most of the rest of the metro area goes something like this:

    Regular: $1.59--$1.69
    Mid-Grade:$1.69--$1.80
    Premium: $1.79--$2.09

    Marathon and Citgo are the lowest. Citgo is surprising since much of their gas comes out of Venezuela. Mobil, Shell, and BP-Amoco tend to be more expensive.
  • according2meaccording2me Member Posts: 236
    87 octane at Chevron dropped to $1.43
    Exxon and Shell are similar.
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    Still hanging at $1.45 for 87 in State College with 7 cent differences between grades... $1.52 for 89 and $1.59 for premium.

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  • andre1969andre1969 Member Posts: 26,023
    At a Sheets gas station today in St. Mary's Co, Md. I had to run my Granddad down there so he could be at his great-granddaughter's 1st birthday party, so I took the opportunity to fill up down there where it's cheaper! I used my credit card that gives me 5% off gas purchases, so it really comes out to around $1.39 a gallon. I can't remember the last time I paid that little for gas! It was nice to see a fill-up for less than $20 for a change!
  • tbonertboner Member Posts: 402
    Well, you could fill up every 100 miles, that would keep them below $20, except for maybe the biggest rides in your "fleet"

    TB
    Just trying to help
    New owner of a 1994 Geo Prism, had my first inconsiderate buyer for the 87 LeSabre today.
  • idletaskidletask Member Posts: 171
    Now Diesel fuel is at 0.752 per liter. For the first time in a looong period, my bill was less than $20, for 24 liters of fuel and 394 km.
  • scooter71scooter71 Member Posts: 56
    I don't care much about my local gas prices anymore. I look at the spot prices in the WSJ once a week and I like what I see- settling into long-term equilibrium.
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    Took a little ride today, and found $1.33 for 87, $1.39 for 89, and $1.45 for 92
  • nippononlynippononly Member Posts: 12,555

    2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)

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