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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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i guess you can all get mad at me. 2.03 here in Japan though AAFES. we don't pay any tax's on our gas and AAFES buy's in bulk so when they buy it that the price til they run out then the prices change. btw 91 octane.

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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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From: Windsor Ontario Canada
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I just paid $1.42 a litre in Windsor Ontario Canada. Just under 4 litres to a gallon so thats $5.68 a gallon. I live 5 minutes from Detroit where its $3.00 a gallon! So the obvious question is why not go over there and get it. The ****** f'ers charge $4.25 EACH WAY to cross the bridge and back! Communist's!
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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BTW mines in gallons. it's 4.00 off base and the octane varyies from 89 to 104. no tell what you get just have to get the inside scoop from the racers.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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its about 3.23 here
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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Car: 91 GTA, 91 Formula, 89 TTA
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Holding steady at 2.99 for 87 here in NW IN.

Hit IL today and rpcies seem about 20-30 cents higher when you hit the border into it from IN

later
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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From: Syracuse / Ft. Drum, NY
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$3.55 here in Syracuse NY..........

Some stations are $3.24......if you are lucky to find one.

BJ's is $3.19.......with membership.

This is such BS, there is no shortage or lack of supply. Big Oil is killing me.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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yeah i just payed $3.49 freekin 50 bucks to fill up a ford tarus. I only drive a ford as my beater.

I'll need to brake out the Big wheels soon, and just wake up like 4 hours early for work.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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From: swift current, saskatchewan, canada
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The problem with our Great country Canada, is all the damn taxes that we pay through the roof. Some people say that because we have free health care, that our taxes our higher than the states. But that is BS, because the Gas taxes are supposted to go to Highways, construction, and maintanince. Last I looked in this country we have some of the worst highways in North America. Nothing But a bunch of thiefs.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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3.36

and that aint premium!
thank *** the iroc can survive on it, cuz my forebird accidentaly got half a tank of that swill, *brother didnt know better*
and it sputtered all the way to the next station, but filling the rest with super fixed that.
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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here in killeen tx premium gas is at $3.18 a gallon
some places are running out of gas too.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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Loiusiana

My reserve unit is sending a detachment down this weekend, I may not be here to get an answer, but anyone form that area still even able to get gas?
I saw pics of prices over 5 bucks...
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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Re: Loiusiana

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My reserve unit is sending a detachment down this weekend, I may not be here to get an answer, but anyone form that area still even able to get gas?
I saw pics of prices over 5 bucks...
I have a friend in the coast guard that got activated a deployed last weekend, and from what he says, all the MAJOR pipelines are operational. He said there was only disabling damage to one "Platform," and all others were 80% or more operational, just not running - and for no apparent reason either. The only reason he could think of was so that the oil companies could have their $3/gallon labor day weekend, and that they would probably ride it out as long as they could to make as much as they could before someone steps in to get everything running again. However, local delivery was a problem I guess - both because the owners don't want to get thigns rolling again, and... no trucks. On top of it, I guess the port is still shut down, but once again - no idea why.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Goy yeah you're right man. i'll i know is someones getting the ***** busted for this. there just trying to pull in cash
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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it's about 2.93-2.95 for regular here
and it jumps up to around 3.15-3.17 for premium.
stingy bastards that's all I haveto say
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Originally posted by 8UpAFord
i'll i know is someones getting the ***** busted for this.
The consumer ... Figuring in inflation, price has risen over the "Fuel crisis" price of 1982... it has dropped below that since, but it's still damn close. Within 4-8 weeks we will see large scale economy stall (worse than it is now) unless something is done within 2-3 weeks. Since Katrina, most shippers are operating below the red line from what I understand. Corporate truckers might be okay for a little longer, but the independant truckers are being driven right out of house and home by this.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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it went down to 3.09 for reg 87 this week and has been staying steady there
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Thats about it

The consumer ... Figuring in inflation, price has risen over the "Fuel crisis" price of 1982... it has dropped below that since, but it's still damn close. Within 4-8 weeks we will see large scale economy stall (worse than it is now) unless something is done within 2-3 weeks. Since Katrina, most shippers are operating below the red line from what I understand. Corporate truckers might be okay for a little longer, but the independant truckers are being driven right out of house and home by this.

I know a few moving companies hit hard by this. As far as why the pumps work but nothing is moving. Someone hasnt fixed the refineries yet. That is why that jackalope Bush's idea of flodding national reserves of oil didnt abate this. The oil is there, but turning it into gas is the hold up.
As for economic stagnation, my manager is now driving his wife's accord to work instead of his hummer * *
The bird isn't getting retired untill jack frost make this place a winter wonderland. And then it may make some special apperances
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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I live so close to work and my daily driver runs pretty long on a tank, I don't think I really notice much just lots of people flipping out and selling stuff .... man do people panic (I guess thats what they get for living beyond there means) now there stuck with a full size truck payment and no cash for gas and they blame bush
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Yeah

In his case, he bought it with cash, and he owns 2 homes, *aren't we all so lucky*
But his wife told him he needs to start driving a car HA HA, thankfully my woman loves my gashog!!

But yeah it is so funny to see all the *HOMIES* with their mad cool escalades and expeditions, and look at them cringe at the pump!!! The dealer lots are full of Pimp my ride rejects up here
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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Re: Yeah

Originally posted by USMC3782
In his case, he bought it with cash, and he owns 2 homes, *aren't we all so lucky*
But his wife told him he needs to start driving a car HA HA, thankfully my woman loves my gashog!!

But yeah it is so funny to see all the *HOMIES* with their mad cool escalades and expeditions, and look at them cringe at the pump!!! The dealer lots are full of Pimp my ride rejects up here
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