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(Jedi)Obi-JK - Student  |
People at work have been telling me that within a week gas prices in Michigan will be over 3.00/gallon USD. Many of my friends who are just students and working like 10 hours a week, have pretty much given up on ever leaving the city they go to college in. My friend just got married so when I drove to his wedding it cost me over $60.00 for gas thier and back. Are more people here driving less? Riding thier bike or walking places? Using public transportation? Switching to better fuel economy or hybrid vehicles? _______________ Silent Bob (Kevin Smith): You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you. -Steve (Obi) |
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(Jedi)Obi-JK - Student 
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Last I looked in Michigan pretty much everywhere around the Detroit area gas is around $3.15/gal for regular unleaded. On semi-related note, lets here it for Detroit again, according to the news last night, Detroit now has the highest poverty rate of any city in the U.S. with 37% of detroit residents living below the poverty level. I'm sure gas costing $4/gallon is really going help that situation.... _______________ Silent Bob (Kevin Smith): You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you. -Steve (Obi) |
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SaZ - Student 
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rising gas prices arent surprise for me. since my country joined european union country had to fulfill some things. makin gas prices as close to europes average. so gas prices are risin and risin... for quite some time now. _______________ playing jk3 since 30th of january (2005), member since 1st of february. [Unofficial Master to Vision and Z�diac ] If you can make a fool of yourself infront of 300 people you can do anything - Jaiko D'kana |
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DaRtH-MoBiLiTy - Student 
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I filled up my wifes van last night. It was $70. $2.89/gallon. They say $4.00 by next weekend. Feh /me stands on side of road with thumb out. This is a good thread. Lets all keep posting here our locations and gas prices as they go up and down to see where we are all at. GOOD POST!!! -DM- _______________ One Day, it will all end. |
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Liso - Student 
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Even here in Holland the gas prices are higher than normal. All because of what happened in the US, so it also effects the EU countries. I heared that the netherlands is the country with the highest gas prices anywhere in the world!  Well, I can't drive yet, so I'm good  _______________ "We make a living out of what we get, we make a life out of what we give." |
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SaZ - Student 
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one way or another it really affects all of US ppl. hows that? you buy food at the shop. shop gets food with some help of teh cars so food gets more expensive. no one who lives there cant say it doesnt affect them  i know most of u know that already but i guess i posted that to make it more obvious for some _______________ playing jk3 since 30th of january (2005), member since 1st of february. [Unofficial Master to Vision and Z�diac ] If you can make a fool of yourself infront of 300 people you can do anything - Jaiko D'kana This comment was edited by SaZ on Sep 01 2005 03:44pm. |
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Fenris - Ex-Student 
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I dont drive, so im good. _______________ OC is my girlfriend and i wub her  Kitmitsu is my best fwend.
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NofrikinfuN - Retired 
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Man, I put $42 worth in my Camry yesterday. There was a time when I couldn't FIT $42 worth of gas in that car. (I've only owned it for 2-3 years.) Honestly though, the recent changes in weather have been somewhat upsetting. I remember when I was young, skipping back to the last book of the Bible and asking my mother what it was about. It was the first I ever worried about such a thing, but it has stuck with me since. But, today is another day. Tomorrow can be just the same. |
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Buzz - Student 
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Also remember a couple of things. Not only has this taken a hit to about a quarter of US oil supply, but it is also labor day weekend coming up. This is a time that prices do normally spike, and then start dropping afterwards. Because of the worry about there not being any gas, people are rushing to buy the gas and probably taking a few extra cans along too. If you've ever taken an economics class you'll know that the way to decrease demand is to raise the price. _______________ When you are going through Hell, keep going. -Sir Winston Churchill. Those who seek power and control of others, no matter the level, no matter the intentions, should never be given it. |
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Janus - Retired 
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Good note Ulic, I'm keeping that one in mind. Mom's friend of a friend etc told them at work today she was pulling in and they started switching etc. They ended up getting the cheaper price, but the point of the matter was, they DID change it during the flow of traffic. Interesting, yet scary... _______________ Be honorable, be friendly, be trustworthy. Show respect to all whom you meet. Don't forget you learn when you win AND when you lose. Be the first to admit mistake AND the first to correct it. Be the shoulder for someone to lean on. Always remember those that sacrificed time to help you. Thank you Odan Wei, Vladarion, 3th, Moridin, n00b, Motrec, Faded, Leif, and Tido, you will not be forgotten as the ones to make you remember, it's all about fun... |
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Ulic Belouve - Student 
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Well, I had tuned up my old moped again. Only paid $20 for that thing from my cousin. Works like a charm, much much better than driving a car around. And that'll work for some time. I just don't have a commute, only a 5-10min commute. Other than that, just have to budget a bit differently then. Cut back on some other things, which I should be doing anyways. We're still at 2.79 here. I still get great MPG to my car, I'm glad I invested in that cold air intake a few months ago, is paying for itself now with the improved gas milage. Though I had my doubts it will stay around too long. Reserve are being opened temporarily, and the regulations are being lowered, so the gas that doesn't meet the summer emmisions standards (but meets the fall, etc.) is now usable, which opens up even more gas. NY Market for wholesale gas had it pegged at $2.47 today. So $3.00? You know who's gouging you for the profits. That's 17% in profits, at $3 a gallon. It is $2.90 in the wholesale markets for Louisiana. Although, reasonably, they aim for about 15-20% in profits. Also know that they cannot change the price more than once a day, according to the US Weights and Measures, and cannot change the price while you are waiting in line. If they change the price when you are in line, they have to give you their lowest advertised price (what you saw when pulling in). It's just illegal to change the price you pay while waiting in line to gas up. Just some consumer knowledge. _______________ Jedi do not fight for peace. That's only a slogan, and is as misleading as slogans always are. Jedi fight for civilization, because only civilization creates peace. |
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Janus - Retired
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3.09 As of Wednesday in the Cleveland area of Ohio. Heard Michigan was near or just above $4.00. I think I'm going to ride my bike everywhere, and in the winter get mush dogs and a sled... _______________ Be honorable, be friendly, be trustworthy. Show respect to all whom you meet. Don't forget you learn when you win AND when you lose. Be the first to admit mistake AND the first to correct it. Be the shoulder for someone to lean on. Always remember those that sacrificed time to help you. Thank you Odan Wei, Vladarion, 3th, Moridin, n00b, Motrec, Faded, Leif, and Tido, you will not be forgotten as the ones to make you remember, it's all about fun... |
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Rinzler - Student 
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i drive a mystical skyline that runs on fear *evil cackle* fear of my LED's blinding you BABABABaBBAbABAb _______________ I fite for teh usars!1 |
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NofrikinfuN - Retired
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I don't want to stir up any kind of international argument, but you really can't compare prices between nations... We're all set up completely different. America is often considered spoiled, but it's the way our economy evolved. We're not a very efficient people, more over-the-top than anything. We all have jobs and other engagements that drag us many, many miles away from our homes and do not of any such luxury as public transportation everywhere. (I live 13 miles from the nearest town and the only bus that comes by is a school bus.) My point is, we can't help the situation we're in, so it's getting to be a strain on a lot of us now. The majority of Americans are in heavy debt as it is and some are barely scraping by. (Myself included.) Anywho, carry on. Oh, and best wishes to the survivors of the incident. I can't imagine losing my whole world like that. |
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Jedifire_Mintaka - Student |
A new development in my area of the USA(The Mid-atlantic area, for those who dont know). Gas prices have risen to about $2.70-$3.00 a gallon. I also just heard that some gas stations are shutting down because of no fuel. I have a feeling that Hurricane Katrina is part of the reason for these sudden shut downs. Hopefully this will change for the better soon! *Key word: Hopefully!* EDIT: Also, send your thoughts and prayers to those down in the Gulf Coast. They are having a very rough time, thanks to the Hurricane. _______________ Raydoe's Paddy I miss you Ray! Owner of DarthMike's 500th comment, Stig's 250th comment, Grycen's 175th, O'liin's 200th, Pink Floyd's 800th, Rufusan's 25th and Raydoe's 473rd comment! This comment was edited by Jedifire_Mintaka on Aug 31 2005 09:30pm. |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student 
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well, personally I haven't been affected much. I'm eighteen years old myself, but I don't have a car, nor do I have a license. Should I have one of these, I expect I'll only use the car to drive my girlfriend home ... but only because there's no buses in her vicinity. If I go somewhere, I go on foot, I take the bike, or I take public transportation (the bus usually). I don't expect to use much of the car in the future either. My higher-grade-education-school will be right at a buss-stop, and I can probably even take up a job right in the town where I live. If so, I'll only need a bike to get to work. And if me and my future family (wife, kids, ...) need to go on holidays, we'll be taking the buss and train, or plane. I don't think I'll ever need a car. at least I hope not ... Quote: And yes, we pay double the price for gas than you yanks do, so cut the whining!  ... no need to be insultive . Even for them, the prices are rising. How would they know about our prices if we don't tell them?If all of a sudden they have to pay double for something, they'll complain, even if we have to pay triple for it. They have a right to complain, just as much as we do ... _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
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yep, 96p a litre in England _______________ Joined 16 October 2004 | Retired 10 April 2005 | Returned 05 June 2008 | Made Staff 27 June 2008 | Made Council 18 January 2009 Padawan To Odan-Wei Belouve | Adopted into the Belouve family | Twin to xAnAtOs | Owner of the 4th Quesi sexy badge Brother To Roan Belouve, Nomad, Majno, Silkmonkey, Kensei and Jarhok Belouve
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Ataris - Milwaukees Finest 
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Quote: Switching to better fuel economy or hybrid vehicles? Haha just buy a Japaneese or a European car, compared to what you drive they're miracles! And yes, we pay double the price for gas than you yanks do, so cut the whining! _______________ [ Honorable mentions: aph3x | Milamber | Bail Hope Belouve | Jaiko D'Kana | Rosered | JediEthic | Mike/JJ/TheKing | Kensei | Dane | Gradius | Thomas Skywalker | Pink Floyd | Setementor | Steinin | Odan-Wei ] [ Owner of: MetaDust's 500th comment! | Eica's 700th comment! | Pink Floyd's 666th, 999th, 1200th and 1337th comment! | DarkRyu's 400th comment! | Redeye's 1st comment! | Cow's 1111st comment! | Rufusan's 75th comment! | Wicek's 3300th and 3400th comment! | Dash Starlight's 2000th comment! | Piccolo's 3400th comment! | Takaru's 300th comment! | Senor Hat's 900th comment! | Rytandus' 4160th comment! | The first ever awarded, the original, the one and only, Catphin Award!!1 ] "Music expresses that which can not be put in to words but can not remain silent." This comment was edited by Ataris on Aug 30 2005 11:41am. |
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Henkes - Student 
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Quote: How can anyone complain about 66 cent per litre? It's more than twice that amount here... that's right... we euro's pay over 1 euro per litre for so long allready... currently it's at 1.40 per litre! -Henkes _______________ Get on your feet and do the Funky Alfonzo! |
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Jacen Aratan - Student |
How can anyone complain about 66 cent per litre? It's more than twice that amount here... |
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Wesa gonna die? _______________ "We keep odd hours...." ----------------------- They Live, We Sleep |
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Buzz - Student 
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The people we buy it off of... That would be Canada and Mexico. http://www.eia.doe.gov/neic/rankings/crudebycountry.htm _______________ When you are going through Hell, keep going. -Sir Winston Churchill. Those who seek power and control of others, no matter the level, no matter the intentions, should never be given it. |
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Vasper Ba'xian - Student 
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Another reason why prices are so high, is because we are under the thumb of the people we buy it of of. They can raise their prices for what ever they want. The problem is being dependent on it period. Here we are so technically advanced(by our standards at least) and we still depend on the same fuel we were hundreds of years ago. There ARE other fuel sources out there that we can tap into. Non polluting, safe, cheap and efficient. I think we are being made to depend on a fuel that is making a select few rich. I myself drive as little as possible. I'm a home-body anyway, so it doesn't bother me. I'm glad this thread popped up. My uncle is always coming up with Ideas and inventions. He recently came up with a GREAT one! I honestly and truely think it could change the way people use energy period. When his patent comes back, I'll fill ya in. Oh yeah this is interesting also. Another reason prices can go up. _______________ Brother to: Tamal, Kavar, J.D.,Jermia, Devlin, Ulic, Xiabara, Seij,Tarron Mib,>>>ROCK ON .My Spacescapes art page.My Everything Else art page. MY FAV. Jedi Are: Qui-Gon Jinn, Corran Horn, and Anakin Solo. Unofficial Master to Tamal. and Kavar. Founder of the Wuji Hundun Jian saber style. Proud owner of Tamal's 200th comment!//Proud owner of Refl3x's 300th comment!>>>Proud owner of Tyrant's 800th comment>>>Proud owner of Lucky's 170th comment>>>Proud owner of BDKawika's 444th comment>>>To except Existance is to except Reality.
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Buzz - Student
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That's not why Orion. Prices aren't increasing by close to the amount the dollar is fluctuating. Accounting for inflation, gas still costs Americans less than it cost in the 70's or earlier. And the reasons gas prices are high is for several reasons. Foreign demand: China has huge and increasing demands for oil now so we are competing with them for a lot of oil. If you remember in the late 90's when gas was down around $1/gallon, part of that reason was because the asian economy took a huge dive. US Refinery capacity: There haven't been any new oil refineries built in the US for at least a decade. We're at almost full capacity. More oil: The last big oil find was up in Alaska back in the 70's. Almost all other countries are at their maximum production capacity. You want more oil, go tell the environmentalist to go suck on a tail pipe and advocate drilling in ANWAR and building of those evil polluting refineries. Face it if we had been able to drill in ANWAR when they first wanted to we probably wouldn't be feeling the pinch we do now. Hurricanes: Whenever a big one comes through the gulf we need to shut down and evacuate the oil rigs out in the gulf. We're still paying less than the rest of the world for our gas too. _______________ When you are going through Hell, keep going. -Sir Winston Churchill. Those who seek power and control of others, no matter the level, no matter the intentions, should never be given it. |
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Senor Hat - Student 
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good lord 3 dollars? well here that would be like 6 dollars ey? wow over here its like $1.25 and i don't even drive yet! <.< >.> _______________ I have beaten The Internet. The end guy was hard. |
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Orion - Retired 
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hasen't really affected me, but the rising gas prices are because the us dollar is in the crapper compared to the euro, and since the cost of oil per barrel is in USD, it goes up :/ _______________ When a Man lies he murder's some part of the world. These are the pale deaths which men misscall there lives. All this I cannot bear to witness any longer. Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home? -Cliff Burton Owner of Smily's 1900th comment | <Lady_Catherine> i love your sexy white socks! | (Lady_Catherine) i adore u! | (Lady_Catherine) onion (Lady_Catherine) i lub u |
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