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**Ironhorse** · 07-26-2022, 08:33 AM

Can't even begin to imagine $7 gas per gallon. And I know from living in Cal. long ago that you folks can have some pretty lengthy commutes to work and back home. Before I retired my round trip to and from was right at 75 miles. Many times 6 & 7 days at a time for weeks straight, luckily no mile long free way traffic jams as I suspect you have from time to time. 3,000 oil changes came pretty regular for me but the worst was driving in the snow and black ice that comes up quick.

**Stocker** · 07-26-2022, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Can't even begin to imagine $7 gas per gallon. And I know from living in Cal. long ago that you folks can have some pretty lengthy commutes to work and back home. Before I retired my round trip to and from was right at 75 miles. Many times 6 & 7 days at a time for weeks straight, luckily no mile long free way traffic jams as I suspect you have from time to time. 3,000 oil changes came pretty regular for me but the worst was driving in the snow and black ice that comes up quick.

I live in a small town in far northern California. Before I retired, my commute was...... well, some days I walked to work.

**68bowtie** · 07-27-2022, 01:45 AM

I’m lucky my commute is only 3.2 miles each way, because my truck gets 11 mpg.

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-27-2022, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Can't even begin to imagine $7 gas per gallon. And I know from living in Cal. long ago that you folks can have some pretty lengthy commutes to work and back home. Before I retired my round trip to and from was right at 75 miles. Many times 6 & 7 days at a time for weeks straight, luckily no mile long free way traffic jams as I suspect you have from time to time. 3,000 oil changes came pretty regular for me but the worst was driving in the snow and black ice that comes up quick.

My round trip was 50 miles. And it was pure torture with the traffic. It was like going into battle with all the idiots on the road every morning and every night.

Just imagine how long it takes to go 50 miles in traffic staring at brake lights.

That was one of the many reasons that I retired early.

**mongocanfly** · 07-27-2022, 07:40 AM

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**Boog** · 07-27-2022, 07:40 AM

From your description I can envision scenes from that Mel Gibson film, Mad Max.

Troy Sr · 07-27-2022, 10:47 AM

Since the pandemic my commute is about 20 ft (from bed to workspace)

My son's is 90 miles each way!!!!

**Boog** · 07-27-2022, 01:34 PM

Snagged some here yesterday for $3.55.

LONGHAIR · 07-28-2022, 06:42 PM

Several places around town today are down to $3.69

**special-K** · 07-29-2022, 08:08 AM

I saw the place I bought gas last week at $4.09.9 now has it at $4.03.9. But on Wed I went to my sister's about 100 miles away in VA. Gas is always much cheaper there. I got regular for $3.69.9. Made the trip a lot less expensive.

**Stocker** · 07-29-2022, 10:47 AM

Couple days ago ours plummeted to $6.069....

**Boog** · 07-29-2022, 11:12 AM

But it's still headed in the right direction Mike.

LONGHAIR · 07-29-2022, 05:59 PM

Dropped another dime today $3.59 That's a buck fifty down from the high that we saw here of $5.09, hope it keeps going the right direction.

**special-K** · 07-30-2022, 06:11 AM

There is something seriously wrong when right here in the same country with the same oil companies were can have a better than 80% difference in price from one area to another. $6.06.9 vs $3.39.9 for the same product.

dieseldawg142 · 07-30-2022, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

But it's still headed in the right direction Mike.

bout time, just wish it was faster...dropped a dime to $6.80 here

**special-K** · 08-02-2022, 05:33 AM

$3.95.9 for regular yesterday. most places are $3.99.9

**DeadheadNM** · 08-02-2022, 10:23 PM

Related article describes impact of slipping global manufacturing and slight recent bump in foreign oil production: http://www.reuters.com/business/ener...ng-2022-08-01/

**DeadheadNM** · 08-03-2022, 04:51 PM

"OPEC+ is set to raise oil output by a tiny 100,000 barrels per day in what analysts described as an insult to U.S. President Joe Biden after his trip to Saudi Arabia last month to persuade OPEC’s leader to pump more to help the U.S. and global economy."

http://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/03/opec-...-to-biden.html

LONGHAIR · 08-03-2022, 05:34 PM

Seems to be dropping about $.10 a day around here. It was $3.49 yesterday and down to $3.39 today.
Diesel just doesn't seem to move though?

57taskforce · 08-03-2022, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

There is something seriously wrong when right here in the same country with the same oil companies were can have a better than 80% difference in price from one area to another. $6.06.9 vs $3.39.9 for the same product.

CA and others have huge taxes on their fuel sales… that’s a pretty big start on the answer to that equation. I saw an article not too long ago that said that taxes and fees alone are at least $1.18 of the CA price. I’m sure other large cities and some states aren’t far off from that. Several of the southeast states have low fuel taxes, which helps on the low end of the spectrum. Obviously there’s gonna be other variables but that’s a pretty big swing right there. The costs to haul crude and the finished products and to refine are different in different parts of the country too which gets passed along.

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-03-2022, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

CA and others have huge taxes on their fuel sales… that’s a pretty big start on the answer to that equation. I saw an article not too long ago that said that taxes and fees alone are at least $1.18 of the CA price. I’m sure other large cities and some states aren’t far off from that. Several of the southeast states have low fuel taxes, which helps on the low end of the spectrum. Obviously there’s gonna be other variables but that’s a pretty big swing right there. The costs to haul crude and the finished products and to refine are different in different parts of the country too which gets passed along.

California has the highest gas tax in the nation. Lucky me.

What surprised me is Pennsylvania was the second highest. Isn't Pennsylvania an oil state? (think Pennzoil).

72c20customcamper · 08-03-2022, 07:20 PM

4.13 today for regular , not dropping by much maybe 5 cents a week

**Boog** · 08-03-2022, 07:30 PM

$3.37 today. We're seeing 2 or more drops per week now.

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-03-2022, 07:52 PM

Still holding tight at $6.19 here for regular.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-03-2022, 08:13 PM

$3.39 in North Knoxville add in the .30 off at the grocery store We're at $3.09

07-26-2022, 08:33 AM	#926
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,024	Re: Gas Prices? Can't even begin to imagine $7 gas per gallon. And I know from living in Cal. long ago that you folks can have some pretty lengthy commutes to work and back home. Before I retired my round trip to and from was right at 75 miles. Many times 6 & 7 days at a time for weeks straight, luckily no mile long free way traffic jams as I suspect you have from time to time. 3,000 oil changes came pretty regular for me but the worst was driving in the snow and black ice that comes up quick. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-27-2022, 01:45 AM	#928
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: Gas Prices? I’m lucky my commute is only 3.2 miles each way, because my truck gets 11 mpg. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-27-2022, 07:40 AM	#930
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07-27-2022, 07:40 AM	#931
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Gas Prices? From your description I can envision scenes from that Mel Gibson film, Mad Max. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-27-2022, 10:47 AM	#932
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 442	Re: Gas Prices? Since the pandemic my commute is about 20 ft (from bed to workspace) My son's is 90 miles each way!!!! __________________ Take Care Troy

07-27-2022, 01:34 PM	#933
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Gas Prices? Snagged some here yesterday for $3.55. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-29-2022, 08:08 AM	#935
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Gas Prices? I saw the place I bought gas last week at $4.09.9 now has it at $4.03.9. But on Wed I went to my sister's about 100 miles away in VA. Gas is always much cheaper there. I got regular for $3.69.9. Made the trip a lot less expensive. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-29-2022, 10:47 AM	#936
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Gas Prices? Couple days ago ours plummeted to $6.069.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-29-2022, 11:12 AM	#937
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Gas Prices? But it's still headed in the right direction Mike. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-30-2022, 06:11 AM	#939
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Gas Prices? There is something seriously wrong when right here in the same country with the same oil companies were can have a better than 80% difference in price from one area to another. $6.06.9 vs $3.39.9 for the same product. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-02-2022, 05:33 AM	#941
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Gas Prices? $3.95.9 for regular yesterday. most places are $3.99.9 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-02-2022, 10:23 PM	#942
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,284	Re: Gas Prices? Related article describes impact of slipping global manufacturing and slight recent bump in foreign oil production: http://www.reuters.com/business/ener...ng-2022-08-01/ __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-03-2022, 04:51 PM	#943
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,284	Re: Gas Prices? "OPEC+ is set to raise oil output by a tiny 100,000 barrels per day in what analysts described as an insult to U.S. President Joe Biden after his trip to Saudi Arabia last month to persuade OPEC’s leader to pump more to help the U.S. and global economy." http://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/03/opec-...-to-biden.html __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-03-2022, 07:20 PM	#947
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: Gas Prices? 4.13 today for regular , not dropping by much maybe 5 cents a week __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-03-2022, 07:30 PM	#948
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Gas Prices? $3.37 today. We're seeing 2 or more drops per week now. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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08-03-2022, 07:52 PM	#949
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Gas Prices? Still holding tight at $6.19 here for regular. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

08-03-2022, 08:13 PM	#950
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Gas Prices? $3.39 in North Knoxville add in the .30 off at the grocery store We're at $3.09 __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

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