Oh no! Another gas price thread??

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:49 am

Today I went to the gas station and nearly had a heart attack Sorry for the quality it is from my cellphone camera, 1.08$ a liter!

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:57 am

It's US $2.49/gallon here in Middle-of-Nowhere, Ohio...I can only imagine what it must be in Cincinnati!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:05 am

Based on my calculations we are paying 3.37$ US a gallon!! OUCH!(Calculation is as follows: converted 1.08$ Can to USD which according to Yahoo Finance is around .89$USD. A US Gallon is 3.79 litres so .89$ * 3.79 is 3.37$)

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:10 am

I just paid $2.19 a gallon...don't shoot me. According to MSN autos, the lowest reported prices right now are in Conway, SC:Quote Â»WorsleySCOTCHMAN #6401 JANETTE STConway, SC 29527Reg: $1.73908/04/05

VibeChick · Post by **VibeChick** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:14 am

Ouch, that's even worse than here in Alberta. Regular is at $0.95/litre

bud_one · Post by **bud_one** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:16 am

Local supermarket gas station..... $2.11 regular after 5 when everyone gets off....it's packed with peeps

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:47 am

is that frylock in the background in the cities my dad said it was 2.50, here in duluth its still 2.39

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:50 am

Quote, originally posted by VibeChick Â»Ouch, that's even worse than here in Alberta. Regular is at $0.95/litrewow! 0.95 in the land of oil!?!?this morning we were at 0.93/L in Burlington...but i have a feeling it'll be higher that that on the way home today.I have yet to see a dollar in the Toronto area (personally) and the other day i paid the most i've ever paid in my life at 0.96/L regular.all this due to 'worries and speculation' and NOT due to supply and demand eh??

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:10 am

I hate news articles like this canada, canadian search engine, free email, canada news Tuesday Â» August 9 Â» 2005 $1.08 a litre and climbingDemand surging; You'll pay $1.14 by month's end, station manager says DEBBIE PARKES of The Gazette contributed to this reportThe Gazette; CanWest News Service; Calgary Herald contributed to this reportAugust 9, 2005Gas prices in Montreal reached an all-time high of $1.084/10 for a litre of regular unleaded yesterday, leaving motorists with little hope that under-a-dollar prices will be back anytime soon."The psychological barrier of $1 (a litre) has been broken forever," said a glum-looking Yvon Soucy as he filled up his SUV at the corner of Sherbrooke St. and St. Laurent Blvd., one of the last stations on the island to raise its price.It was just after 7 p.m. and the posted price at that station was $1.004/10 cents a litre.But it wasn't to last: At 7:40 p.m., the outlet's manager, Chadi Haddad, had received the expected phone call from Toronto telling him to put his price up eight cents."It's my personal opinion that between now and the end of August the price will go up to $1.14 a litre," Haddad said yesterday.And even after that, they'll keep climbing, he predicted.Though the price surge over the past months has come on fears that demand may soon exceed supply as booming economies in the United States, India and China strain the ability of producers to boost output, yesterday's rise came on more immediate fears. The United States closed its embassies and consulates in Saudi Arabia - the world's largest oil producer - after warnings that terrorists could mount attacks on the buildings.Many in the oil market have fretted about the stability of Saudi Arabia after the death of King Fahd this month, which has raised concerns about instability and renewed attacks on oil installations in the country.However, some analysts discounted worries that attacks on diplomatic compounds equalled a threat to oil supplies."The last time I looked, the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia wasn't a large oil producer," said Kyle Cooper, an energy analyst with Citigroup Global Markets in Houston. "But this just again highlights the fears that are out there in the market."Oil for September delivery rocketed $1.63 U.S. to $63.94 a barrel in New York Mercantile Exchange trading, touching $64 during the course of the day's trading. Since the start of the year, the price of the commodity has risen 52 per cent and the market is calling for yet more increases. Oil for delivery in later months is even more expensive, with the price of a barrel to be handed over early next year topping $66.Prices also rose on worries that U.S. gasoline supplies would be threatened by the temporary closings of some U.S. refineries. But despite the shutdown of refining facilities in Oklahoma, Texas and California, stockpiles of gasoline remain near their average over the past five years and the refining industry has always been able to meet demand for fuel from drivers."The refining industry in the U.S. has not only been able to meet demand, it's been able to exceed it and have inventories rise," Cooper said. "To me (the worries about supplies) just indicate that there is fear out there."When commodity prices are higher for delivery in future months than spot prices, it's a situation called 'contango' by traders and normally occurs only when the spot prices are thought to have bottomed out, not when the commodity is already trading for record prices.But the current market has puzzled many analysts who've expected prices to fall back as OPEC boosts production and new supplies come on the market from the Gulf of Mexico and elsewhere. News of new supplies and new discoveries is often ignored by oil traders, who are focused on potential threats to oil supplies, even if those fears are never realized."There are (many) people in the market betting on higher prices next year and beyond," said Judith Dwarkin, chief economist for Ross Smith Energy Group in Calgary. "That's even though logic should dictate lower average prices next year and lower volatility."Dwarkin said growth in demand is slowing and the global economy should cool next year while new oil supplies are coming on to the market.Still, rising oil prices also helped boost the shares of oil companies. Petro-Canada, Imperial Oil Ltd., Suncor Energy Inc., Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and Husky Energy Inc. were among a number of Canadian oil producers whose shares reached record highs Monday.The Canadian average price per litre yesterday was reported to be 97.3 cents compared to 83.5 cents a year earlier - a 16-per-cent increase.The site doesn't include Quebec figures, however.In Newfoundland yesterday, the price at the pump hovered around $1.005/10 cents a litre, whereas in Toronto and Calgary, it could still be found at about 90 cents a litre, according to a Web site that monitors gas prices.On the Net: http://www.gasbuddy.comÂ© The Gazette (Montreal) 2005

joholste · Post by **joholste** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:44 am

2.19/ gal here in fort bragg but that's cuz i'm not paying anytaxes on it

sloth · Post by **sloth** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:56 am

$2.54 for premium here... would be pretty respectable without the taxes. I believe Nebraska taxes at 41 cents a gallon.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 1:37 am

Thank God for our Vibes!!! Feel sorry for the V8 crowd!

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:30 am

Yea,with this prices,my feet become less heavy on gas pedal,but is hard to keep em

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:47 am

Quote, originally posted by POLO Â»Yea,with this prices,my feet become less heavy on gas pedal,but is hard to keep em Wait till you get a CAI in your car Paul, that sound is just so addicting lol

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:54 am

That why i"m afraid to buy now,with this high gas price.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:55 am

Quote, originally posted by POLO Â»That why i"m afraid to buy now,with this high gas price. It doesn't suck up that much

binary · Post by **binary** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 12:15 pm

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Thank God for our Vibes!!! Feel sorry for the V8 crowd!Some are just too stupid to downgrade from an Avalanch or Hummer... making it hell for the rest of us.I agree though, I'm lovin the 35mpg!$2.48/gallon here in SoWi... it jumped from 2.39 just a week ago. I thought it would take a good 20 years before I saw $3/gallon - at this rate, it'll be 1!(edited prices for accuracy. yeah, don't what I was smokin'... but I'll share if I get to ohio...)

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 12:24 pm

Prices today just hit $2.55 a gallon here in "middle of nowhere" Ohio.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:00 am

I guess we will have to get used to the high prices

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:29 am

I just paid $2.81 for premium unleaded since I plan to go to the races tonight. That was on base which means cheaper than anywhere else out in town!

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:31 am

We are around $2.25I haven't needed gas in over a week so hopefully this tank will last me the weekend and prices will slowly creep back down.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:46 am

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»Prices today just hit $2.55 a gallon here in "middle of nowhere" Ohio. They're that price here in this Middle of Nowhere, Ohio too...

binary · Post by **binary** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:41 am

Some of the "Holiday" gas stations around here have regular gas (87oc) and "supra" (90oc) for the same price.I'm not sure why you'd use 87 instead of 90 when they're the same price - but I didn't see a single person pump the midgrade when I was filling up.I was standing behind a Tahoe owner who was charging his $48 87octane gas bill, and I told the lady at the counter that I appreciate getting 90 octane for the same price as regular...He was pissed. I told him he's got to open his eyes and pay attention to things like this.

joholste · Post by **joholste** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:11 am

damn it just jumped up to 2.31/gal i was like damn thats a jump in a week.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:23 am

I haven't yet seen the 4 digit gas prices in Ottawa yet, but I know its only a matter of time. Gas here is 99.9/litre!

scott_h · Post by **scott_h** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:40 pm

Just jumped to 2.49 in Minneapolis on Thursday. I believe it was around 2.17 just 2 or 3 weeks ago. A trucker sent this in to the radio morning show I listen to, and this was before the prices just jumped again. He fills up his truck 2-3 times per week!

Raivis · Post by **Raivis** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:06 pm

out here in williamsburg va it was about 2.65 for premium reg is about 2.50 im stuck driving my other car most of the time till prices come down im driving a hyundai instead of my vibe gt can't u just feel my pain!

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 11:51 pm

Quote, originally posted by Raivis Â»out here in williamsburg va it was about 2.65 for premium reg is about 2.50 im stuck driving my other car most of the time till prices come down im driving a hyundai instead of my vibe gt can't u just feel my pain!WAIT, WAIT, WAIT...... you mean the GTs require premium??

Raivis · Post by **Raivis** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 3:13 am

the 03 GT does it says it on the inside of the fuel door

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 3:25 am

Quote, originally posted by Raivis Â»the 03 GT does it says it on the inside of the fuel doorI know, it's an ongoing joke.

scott_h · Post by **scott_h** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:54 am

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»WAIT, WAIT, WAIT...... you mean the GTs require premium?? My Maxima does - thank gawd we didn't buy a GT so both of the cars do!Just filled up at Sam's Club for $2.59 this afternoon...

Mase · Post by **Mase** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:21 pm

I paid $2.97/gal for premium yesterday. That's the highest I've paid so far at that particular station.Sometimes I wish I still had my little Geo. It had about 105k on the odo and still got 43MPG!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:42 pm

Regular gas just hit $2.69 this morning in SW Ohio... OUCH!!!

ZubenElGenubi · Post by **ZubenElGenubi** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 12:59 am

Seeing some of the prices you folks have posted, I guess I should be glad I only paid $2.429 last night (highest price so far...my wife's car).Good chance I'll be paying higher than that when I fill up again at the end of the week.$3.00/gal by the end of the year for sure.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:28 am

I think it will be $3.00+ by this fall...

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:44 am

I'm really starting to wonder if the oil companies are taking advantage of Americans' complacency (thus far) about the price of gas and just keep raising it. James and I filled up in Springfield yesterday on the way back from Columbus, and it was $2.42. I haven't been out or near a gas station today to see what it is here today, but it was $2.55 when I filled up before the meet, and it wasn't good gas either...ran through the Vibe on the highway at 32 mpg, and that's in a Vibe that normally gets 40 on the highway. What we got in Springfield was much better, as my gas gauge has hardly moved (thank goodness). Don't think I'll be going much of anywhere this week if it's $2.69.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:55 am

It just dropped to a 1.02$ a liter here in Montreal this morning but I curious to see what price it will go up to this week! Kari I do agree with you in a way. The oil companies seem to be getting away with alot these days.....

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 2:35 am

it hit $2.68 here in NE Indiana. glad I get 30+

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:37 am

Afternoon,it was 1.14$,but i found a ultramar with 1.02 with sevice,the guy didn't have one minute to breath,was non stop car waiting all over the road to reach that price.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:07 pm

Quote, originally posted by POLO Â»Afternoon,it was 1.14$,but i found a ultramar with 1.02 with sevice,the guy didn't have one minute to breath,was non stop car waiting all over the road to reach that price. Yup it has jumped .12$ today thank God I filled up at 1.02! So much for hitting 1.14$ at the end of the month we hit it mid month!

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:18 am

Thank God,i put gas for 1.07$ at yesterday,now it"s 1.35$

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:15 am

Yeah just in time for Labour Day weekend!!!

Thewhite · Post by **Thewhite** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:29 pm

I heard on the radio the gaz was 1.349 at Montreal and was coming like that at Quebec, I jumped in my car and went to my Shell for a last full of V-Power at 1.159 before they rise it. now it's 1.409 for V-Power... I think I will come back to regular. I know I can drive longer with premium, but my wallet can't take it...

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:18 am

Its 126.1/litre across from my work at King Edward and Rideau in Ottawa.

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 7:44 am

Quote, originally posted by Thewhite Â»full of V-Power at 1.159... I know I can drive longer with premium.What is V-Power?Whit premium,we can drive longer,more km?

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:56 pm

Quote, originally posted by POLO Â»What is V-Power?Whit premium,we can drive longer,more km?Taken from the Shell Canada website: Shell V‑PowerÃ¢Â„Â¢ Questions & Answers What is Shell V‑Power? How does it differ from Shell's other fuels? * Shell V‑Power is Shell's premium-grade gasoline. It is a unique fuel formulation designed to help remove power-robbing deposits from the engine, allowing it to run smoother, and to help improve performance. Our value proposition to customers is "Fill up with Shell V‑Power to help clean your engine as you drive."How does Shell V‑Power help protect the engine? * Ordinary gasolines can cause the build-up of performance robbing deposits in the engine. Shell V‑Power is designed to help prevent this. Moreover the powerful cleaning agents in Shell V‑Power are able to help remove existing engine deposits and help engine performance. * Tests have show that, on average, Shell V‑Power is able to remove more than half of existing deposits on intake valves in as little as five tank fills.How does Shell V‑Power help deliver improved performance and responsiveness? * Shell V‑Power contains a special formulation that helps an engine's ability to deliver power when it is needed. As drivers use the fuel, it begins removing the normal deposits from the engine that can disrupt proper mixing of fuel and air going to the combustion chambers. Continued use helps the engine perform at its best.Can most vehicles benefit from Shell V‑Power? * Yes. Almost all vehicles suffer to some extent from the normal build-up of intake system deposits. The excellent cleaning properties of Shell V‑Power help most vehicles operate better by reducing these deposits in the intake system.How does Shell's link with the Ferrari F1 Racing Team relate to Shell V‑Power? * The global team that formulates racing fuels for Ferrari helped develop Shell V‑Power. Our unique formulation is the result of applying Shell's global technical expertise and experience in developing fuels for Ferrari Formula One. We are then able to use this expertise in Canada. * Powering and protecting Ferrari road cars and its racing operations, Shell global products were used in the very first Ferrari cars and global Shell companies played a key role in Ferrari's first Formula One appearance in 1950.Are Shell fuels really developed with Ferrari? * Yes, Shell's global developments in fuel and oil tested in Ferrari's Formula One cars are transferred to Ferrari road cars and to Shell stations everywhere. * A team of more than 40 Shell people worldwide are involved in the Formula One program to support Ferrari. They supply 250,000 litres of fuel and 40 tonnes of lubricants per year to race and test tracks around the world. This technical knowledge has been applied to Shell V‑Power so ordinary drivers here in Canada can enjoy many of the same benefits.How was Shell V‑Power developed and tested? * Shell V‑Power has been lab tested using engine test beds and in vehicles on chassis dynamometers ("rolling roads"), as well as in actual on-road conditions in Canada. Shell V‑Power uses the best technical advice of our Canadian and global fuel experts.Why is Shell V‑Power more expensive than conventional fuels? * Shell V‑Power is a premium octane gasoline that costs more to manufacture than regular octane gasoline. As such, it is priced competitively among premium fuels.Where do the deposits go? * Shell's gasoline helps remove the normal build-up of deposits from vehicle intake systems. During routine driving, small amounts of the deposits are continually dissolved, enter the combustion chamber, and are consumed in the combustion process.What effect will this fuel have on the environment? * Since Shell V‑Power helps performance, it generally improves engine efficiency, so reduces fuel consumption and leads to fewer emissions.What is the difference between Shell Bronze and Shell V‑Power? * Shell injects an exclusive, proprietary deposit control additive (DCA) into our gasoline at the point of distribution, which exceeds the CGSB gasoline standards. Shell's DCA: o helps prevent deposits forming on engine components o reduces deposits in the fuel system o helps keep the intake system clean o helps prevent fuel related corrosion * The same DCA is injected into both Shell V‑Power and Shell Bronze. Twice as much of the DCA is injected into Shell V‑Power. *CGSB is the Canadian General Standards Board that develops Fuel Standards for Canada.What is the difference between Shell V‑Power and our competitor's premium fuel? * The testing and performance evaluations of Shell V‑Power did not directly compare Shell's premium to the competition's premium. The testing did however use Shell V‑Power to clean up the deposits caused by a base gasoline injected with the lowest allowable concentration of deposit control additive as specified in CGSB* gasoline standards. These results were very positive and demonstrated Shell V‑Power's ability to help clean the engine and help deliver improved performance while driving. * CGSB is the Canadian General Standards Board that develops Fuel Standards for Canada.Do you really need to use Shell V‑Power all the time? * Shell V‑Power can not only help clean up existing power robbing deposits from your engine, it can also help keep it clean. Shell V‑Power can help improve performance and help provide power when you need it. Continued use helps the engine perform at its best. It will help keep new cars in good condition and help to restore performance in older cars by removing inlet system deposits. However the benefits may vary from car to car dependent upon driving style, maintenance, and other fuel usage.What happens after the 5th fill? Do you keep on cleaning your engine or does it plateau? Is that as clean as it's going to get? * Our tests show that clean up continues after the 5th fill. For full performance benefits to be realised, customers should use Shell V‑Power with its very effective detergent additive, on a sustained basis.

Thewhite · Post by **Thewhite** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:40 pm

cool info Sam, didn't know all that. on highway driving, I can drive 50 km more with V-Power than regular, so for the .06$ in defference, it worth it. plus, my engine sounds better with V-Power than with regular...

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:13 pm

Quote, originally posted by Thewhite Â»cool info Sam, didn't know all that. on highway driving, I can drive 50 km more with V-Power than regular, so for the .06$ in defference, it worth it. plus, my engine sounds better with V-Power than with regular...No your engine sounds better because you have a Magnaflow muffler

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 6:44 am

Thanks Sam,for the info"s.You are our "informer"

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:06 am

Quote, originally posted by POLO Â»Thanks Sam,for the info"s.You are our "informer" Merci mon ami! I try