Speaking of gas prices!

**baxjul** · 04-21-2006, 08:54 PM

Here is a way to figure the cost of your trip!

http://www.fuelcostcalculator.com/TripGasPrice.aspx

**Kelly0411** · 04-21-2006, 09:04 PM

I'm afraid to click on that link! I just know that it costs me twice as much to fill up my car, or rather TWO cars. DD now drives.

guest7 · 04-21-2006, 09:06 PM

Did you know that gas all comes from the same source (pipeline)?

When Shell puts in 5 gallons into the pipeline, after waiting in line behind Mobile, and Generic- they pull out 5 gallons (not the same 5 gal put in) in your state and bring it to their pumps to sell to you. It's the same gas that Mobile and Generic put in.

So, go to the cheapest gas station- they're all the same.

Further, were you aware of the reason gas cost more in some regions than in others? Gas in rural America is cheaper per gallon b/c there is no need to put gas cleaning stuff to comply with emission standards- thus it is cheaper to produce the final product.

When gas gets to Los Angelos, Boston, or Chicago- for instance - the company must process it to comply with emission standards to reduce pollution.

I just thought it was interesting. I always wondered why rural America didn't deserve clean air.- so I asked... and was told that b/c there is less car per acreage- the emissions do not pullute the air like the big city.

**dwallyfam** · 04-21-2006, 09:22 PM

If you go to

http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx

This site tells you the cheapest gas station by your house.

Kellie

guest7 · 04-21-2006, 09:34 PM

WOW! Dwallyfam! That's a great find! I saved it to my favs so I'll have it on hand! Thanks!

**dwallyfam** · 04-21-2006, 09:47 PM

I just used it today. It saved me .10 a gallon. Every little bit helps these days.

Kellie

**baxjul** · 04-21-2006, 09:48 PM

Hey! Great site, thanks!

**Mumzy** · 04-21-2006, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by frugalfanny

Did you know that gas all comes from the same source (pipeline)?

When Shell puts in 5 gallons into the pipeline, after waiting in line behind Mobile, and Generic- they pull out 5 gallons (not the same 5 gal put in) in your state and bring it to their pumps to sell to you. It's the same gas that Mobile and Generic put in.

So, go to the cheapest gas station- they're all the same.

Further, were you aware of the reason gas cost more in some regions than in others? Gas in rural America is cheaper per gallon b/c there is no need to put gas cleaning stuff to comply with emission standards- thus it is cheaper to produce the final product.

When gas gets to Los Angelos, Boston, or Chicago- for instance - the company must process it to comply with emission standards to reduce pollution.

I just thought it was interesting. I always wondered why rural America didn't deserve clean air.- so I asked... and was told that b/c there is less car per acreage- the emissions do not pullute the air like the big city.

Gasoline is indeed transported in the same common carrier pipe lines in most cases. However, when it is distributed to the individual terminals and loaded into trucks, the individual oil companies have their own proprietary detergent additive injected. Some better (much better) than others. Therefore, it is not the same. By the way, the US EPA requires a deposit control additive to be injected in order to keep engines running clean. Clean = efficient. The cheaper brands inject the minimum, cheap additive. The majors typically inject more, higher grade additive. The gasoline in high density, metropolitan areas is usually required to meet a higher oxygen content standard, the problem is that the EPA and State environmental agencies require many different (boutique)blends, therefore refiners must produce many different slates in order to comply with the many different clean air regulations. One way the Gov't could help to reduce summer supply / price fluctuations would be to reduce the different slates required.
Mr. Mumzy

**canadian gardener** · 04-21-2006, 11:04 PM

wow that is a terrific explanation Mr. Mumzy! thanks.
I've been keeping an eye on our local prices, I've noticed that if you fill up on a tues or wed it's cheaper.

**QuilterMom** · 04-22-2006, 09:57 AM

Thanks Julie! We've been trying to figure out how to rearrange our vacation since gas prices are so high. That link will be a big help in getting it all solved.

**UPSyours2** · 04-22-2006, 11:20 PM

Thanks Julie!

I know about the AAA website but haven't used it since we don't ever go on any trips!

I have been using this site for tracking gas prices & also there's a fuel log online there so I can keep track of my MPG & also how much $$$$$

gas has cost me in a year, etc. It's really kewl!
http://www.newyorkgasprices.com/index.aspx

I know there's a link for other states too!
http://www.gasbuddy.com/
GasBuddy.com can help you find cheap gas prices in your city. It is a network of more than 173+ gas price information web sites that helps you find low gasoline prices. All web sites are operated by GasBuddy and has the most comprehensive listings of gas prices anywhere.

Gasoline prices change frequently and may vary by as much as 20 percent within only a few blocks it is important to be able locate the service station with the lowest priced fuel. GasBuddy web sites allow motorists to share information about low priced fuel with others as well as target the lowest priced stations to save money when filling up at the pumps!

I have a bit of updating to do since my PC wasn't working but yeah I had to buy gas to drive DH to work, etc.

Why is it time lost you can never make up the amount of progress you could have done

Catching up is taking forever

Gas @ Mobil On The Run by me is now $3.13 the last fill-up I did was before DH took a vacation before EASTER & then I thought it was a high price $2.89