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**richard2717** · 03-08-2022, 09:17 AM

was 4.19 for regular on the way home yesterday. Seems like 20 cent increase per day is becoming standard.

**Boog** · 03-08-2022, 11:38 AM

Stores in my town must have been behind on their increases so they jumped 30 cents in one day. I hate that.

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-08-2022, 11:55 AM

Most of Milledgeville's stations are at 4.09, but Kroger was still at 3.99, so that's where I went.
15 gallons for 62 bucks. Oof

**Stocker** · 03-08-2022, 06:15 PM

Startin' to get ridiculous now.

Four days ago -- $4.969. Three days ago -- $5.169

Didn't leave the house for a couple days. Today it's $5.349

A couple other stations are higher. Makes ya wonder how high it can get.

**Ironhorse** · 03-08-2022, 06:19 PM

Given world events and latest happenings, doubt we have seen anywhere near the end of the price rises. And higher fuel costs will get passed on to the end consumer, just works that way.

**Boog** · 03-08-2022, 06:37 PM

We're still fairly reasonably priced compared to most of ya'll. But today my wife had the nerve to tell me I need to cut down on my running around. The nerve I tell ya...

**Stocker** · 03-08-2022, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

But today my wife had the nerve to tell me I need to cut down on my running around. The nerve I tell ya...

Maybe she wasn't referring to driving, Boog. Just sayin'.....

**Boog** · 03-08-2022, 07:27 PM

Ooooh Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike. Just because I'm on a 1st name basis with the ladies at the grocery store isn't it?

**LockDoc** · 03-09-2022, 12:48 AM

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Last warning before the lock.... NO POLITICS!

LockDoc, Moderator

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-09-2022, 10:53 AM

No Politics. What about some facts why we are getting gouged? Please tell me why the prices are so high then? Did all the world's oil supplies get flooded by sea water or space dust? I think this is really hard to discuss without any political talk. I'm probably wrong but there's a lot to this situation.

On edit Diesel in my town was $4.89 this morning. That's a dollar increase from last Friday. Not even a week's time. If it continues that trend, good luck buying groceries in a few months.

**LockDoc** · 03-09-2022, 11:15 AM

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I also heard this morning that shipping companies are starting to add on a fuel surtax again too.

LockDoc
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67ChevyRedneck · 03-09-2022, 11:28 AM

Kinda slightly regretting buying a family hauler that needs premium... but the base engine was suck an effing dog... and this one.... is not, it's actually kinda fun to drive.

I tried running midgrade when it was about a year old... didn't like it.

For everyone that was complaining how $$$ trucks and full size SUV's were... in a few months you can probably buy whatever you want for cheap?

My wife and I actually don't have to drive much. I'm only 8 miles from the office. My wife is like 7 from hers and she is 3 days/week now. It will be a little more when little man starts daycare in a few months, but not by much. I'm more worried about the trickle down cost of everything else from $$$$ shipping costs.

**GOPAPA** · 03-09-2022, 11:47 AM

Since this latest gas prices rising to who knows how high and scarest ,,this is what I do..I buy gasolene without ethanol in it ,, for my 39 .my 82 , lawn mower, weed eater , power washer and generators ,,snow blower,,reason why is this

E85 fuel is hygroscopic. The ethanol in E85 can absorb moisture from the air. When that happens, the moisture affects the fuel's ability to power the engine,,

So,, best not to store up extra ethanol ,, I have 15 gallons of non ethanol stored up in plastic cans and both 39 and 82 tanks are full ..

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-09-2022, 11:55 AM

Last year I bought an 09 Saturn Vue that was a mechanic's special. I fixed it and daily it when the weather is not good enough to drive my Camaro. Other wise the Camaro is my daily. It gets 22mpg. I drive 60 miles a day to and from work and I have stopped driving a diesel every day. My 454 powered GMC does get expensive to drive if I drive above 70 or drive it like a kid. I still use it but it's trips might get shorter. Dang near all gas here has ethanol in it except the premium stuff. I used to run non ethanol 93 in the Camaro until the prices got above $3. Now I just put the cheap stuff in it because it won't be in there long. I fill it once a week.

**Palf70Step** · 03-09-2022, 02:46 PM

seems to be 3.99 to 4.20ish around here for regular corn-fed juice. Haven't looked at what the real gas is that I use in the 70, probably around 4.50ish.

Greg58 · 03-09-2022, 03:07 PM

Heard a story on the news last night that Nebraska is #6 on the cheapest gas in the country list.
https://outsider.com/news/which-stat...st-gas-prices/
Doesn't seem that cheap to an old cheapskate!!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-09-2022, 03:10 PM

I've been here since 2004 and the rules have pretty much not changed at all. I've seen the absolute pissing matches "politics" turns into. Comparing the rules of this forum (which is privately owned and run) to all of the censorship and "fake news" out there is a little unfair.

We all know who's to blame. No need to say the quit part out loud

Gotenntitans · 03-09-2022, 03:11 PM

$3.99 down here in south Arkansas today.

trac209 · 03-09-2022, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I've been here since 2004 and the rules have pretty much not changed at all. I've seen the absolute pissing matches "politics" turns into. Comparing the rules of this forum (which is privately owned and run) to all of the censorship and "fake news" out there is a little unfair.

We all know who's to blame. No need to say the quit part out loud

You’re right the rules haven’t changed but not being able to say a “ name” is beyond ridiculous and when what’s going on in the world can’t be discussed in the general area of a forum is beyond ridiculous. That’s just my two cents which is now two bucks adjusting for inflation.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-09-2022, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trac209

You’re right the rules haven’t changed but not being able to say a “ name” is beyond ridiculous and when what’s going on in the world can’t be discussed in the general area of a forum is beyond ridiculous. That’s just my two cents which is now two bucks adjusting for inflation.

I hear you there!

57taskforce · 03-09-2022, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

No Politics. What about some facts why we are getting gouged? Please tell me why the prices are so high then? Did all the world's oil supplies get flooded by sea water or space dust? I think this is really hard to discuss without any political talk. I'm probably wrong but there's a lot to this situation.

On edit Diesel in my town was $4.89 this morning. That's a dollar increase from last Friday. Not even a week's time. If it continues that trend, good luck buying groceries in a few months.

You’re dead nuts on here Ryan. I can explain it. As you and many others know I’m in the industry. The reason is 100% political. There is no real way to honestly and factually discuss it within the rules here. It don’t have to be this way and we could reverse course on our own if we were allowed to. November will be here soon enough and I think it could be a real ass kicking.

As a side note, took this today just for this thread! Smashing gas and kicking ass!

**68bowtie** · 03-09-2022, 08:36 PM

Filling up at costco now.

Lines are long.

Pumps are slow.

**special-K** · 03-09-2022, 08:48 PM

I guess we can be sure the profiteering gas speculators play no role in establishing these price adjustments

I got $50 at $3.77.9 last week. Two days later it was $4.19.9. Today it's $429.99. I used to get three or four days out of $50. Now I get two

**68bowtie** · 03-10-2022, 12:43 AM

Hmmm. I was looking at some data. And thinking...

What happened from 2002 to 2008 that caused a fairly consistent and steep increase in prices?

Why has it been so volatile since 2008?

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How does it compare to inflation? Now this is interesting. Adjusted for inflation (according to usinflationcalculator.com), it's been fairly flat or slightly declining since 1978. I wonder how this would look if it updated through today? Gas prices and inflation are both through the roof...

Then I thought, what does inflation look like in the past year?

Aha. Perhaps there is a strong correlation.

**68bowtie** · 03-10-2022, 01:08 AM

A side by side view. Not trying to draw any conclusions, I just find this interesting. I wish there was more data on 2021-2022, because I think inflation is in the 7-8% range, and gas price gains are much higher than that these past few weeks.

EDIT: Sorry this is hard to read, both graphs are 1990-2020...

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03-08-2022, 09:17 AM	#451
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03-08-2022, 11:38 AM	#452
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,325	Re: Gas Prices? Stores in my town must have been behind on their increases so they jumped 30 cents in one day. I hate that. __________________ 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

03-08-2022, 11:55 AM	#453
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,475	Re: Gas Prices? Most of Milledgeville's stations are at 4.09, but Kroger was still at 3.99, so that's where I went. 15 gallons for 62 bucks. Oof __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

03-08-2022, 06:15 PM	#454
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,658	Re: Gas Prices? Startin' to get ridiculous now. Four days ago -- $4.969. Three days ago -- $5.169 Didn't leave the house for a couple days. Today it's $5.349 A couple other stations are higher. Makes ya wonder how high it can get. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-08-2022, 06:19 PM	#455
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,226	Re: Gas Prices? Given world events and latest happenings, doubt we have seen anywhere near the end of the price rises. And higher fuel costs will get passed on to the end consumer, just works that way. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

03-08-2022, 06:37 PM	#456
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,325	Re: Gas Prices? We're still fairly reasonably priced compared to most of ya'll. But today my wife had the nerve to tell me I need to cut down on my running around. The nerve I tell ya... __________________ 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

03-08-2022, 07:27 PM	#458
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,325	Re: Gas Prices? Ooooh Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike. Just because I'm on a 1st name basis with the ladies at the grocery store isn't it? __________________ 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

03-09-2022, 12:48 AM	#459
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,557	Re: Gas Prices? - Last warning before the lock.... NO POLITICS! LockDoc, Moderator __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-09-2022, 10:53 AM	#460
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Gas Prices? No Politics. What about some facts why we are getting gouged? Please tell me why the prices are so high then? Did all the world's oil supplies get flooded by sea water or space dust? I think this is really hard to discuss without any political talk. I'm probably wrong but there's a lot to this situation. On edit Diesel in my town was $4.89 this morning. That's a dollar increase from last Friday. Not even a week's time. If it continues that trend, good luck buying groceries in a few months. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-09-2022, 11:15 AM	#461
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,557	Re: Gas Prices? - I also heard this morning that shipping companies are starting to add on a fuel surtax again too. LockDoc - __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-09-2022, 11:28 AM	#462
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Gas Prices? Kinda slightly regretting buying a family hauler that needs premium... but the base engine was suck an effing dog... and this one.... is not, it's actually kinda fun to drive. I tried running midgrade when it was about a year old... didn't like it. For everyone that was complaining how $$$ trucks and full size SUV's were... in a few months you can probably buy whatever you want for cheap? My wife and I actually don't have to drive much. I'm only 8 miles from the office. My wife is like 7 from hers and she is 3 days/week now. It will be a little more when little man starts daycare in a few months, but not by much. I'm more worried about the trickle down cost of everything else from $$$$ shipping costs. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-09-2022, 11:47 AM	#463
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,531	Re: Gas Prices? Since this latest gas prices rising to who knows how high and scarest ,,this is what I do..I buy gasolene without ethanol in it ,, for my 39 .my 82 , lawn mower, weed eater , power washer and generators ,,snow blower,,reason why is this E85 fuel is hygroscopic. The ethanol in E85 can absorb moisture from the air. When that happens, the moisture affects the fuel's ability to power the engine,, So,, best not to store up extra ethanol ,, I have 15 gallons of non ethanol stored up in plastic cans and both 39 and 82 tanks are full .. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

03-09-2022, 11:55 AM	#464
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Gas Prices? Last year I bought an 09 Saturn Vue that was a mechanic's special. I fixed it and daily it when the weather is not good enough to drive my Camaro. Other wise the Camaro is my daily. It gets 22mpg. I drive 60 miles a day to and from work and I have stopped driving a diesel every day. My 454 powered GMC does get expensive to drive if I drive above 70 or drive it like a kid. I still use it but it's trips might get shorter. Dang near all gas here has ethanol in it except the premium stuff. I used to run non ethanol 93 in the Camaro until the prices got above $3. Now I just put the cheap stuff in it because it won't be in there long. I fill it once a week. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-09-2022, 02:46 PM	#465
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,950	Re: Gas Prices? seems to be 3.99 to 4.20ish around here for regular corn-fed juice. Haven't looked at what the real gas is that I use in the 70, probably around 4.50ish. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-09-2022, 03:07 PM	#466
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,013	Re: Gas Prices? Heard a story on the news last night that Nebraska is #6 on the cheapest gas in the country list. https://outsider.com/news/which-stat...st-gas-prices/ Doesn't seem that cheap to an old cheapskate!! __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.



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03-09-2022, 03:10 PM	#467
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Gas Prices? I've been here since 2004 and the rules have pretty much not changed at all. I've seen the absolute pissing matches "politics" turns into. Comparing the rules of this forum (which is privately owned and run) to all of the censorship and "fake news" out there is a little unfair. We all know who's to blame. No need to say the quit part out loud __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-09-2022, 03:11 PM	#468
Gotenntitans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Camden, Arkansas Posts: 984	Re: Gas Prices? $3.99 down here in south Arkansas today. __________________ GoTennTitans 1987 GMC Sierra 1990 GMC Sierra (stolen) 2003 Chevy Silverado

03-09-2022, 08:36 PM	#472
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,720	Re: Gas Prices? Filling up at costco now. Lines are long. Pumps are slow. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

03-09-2022, 08:48 PM	#473
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Gas Prices? I guess we can be sure the profiteering gas speculators play no role in establishing these price adjustments I got $50 at $3.77.9 last week. Two days later it was $4.19.9. Today it's $429.99. I used to get three or four days out of $50. Now I get two __________________ "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 ~

03-10-2022, 12:43 AM	#474
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,720	Re: Gas Prices? Hmmm. I was looking at some data. And thinking... What happened from 2002 to 2008 that caused a fairly consistent and steep increase in prices? Why has it been so volatile since 2008? How does it compare to inflation? Now this is interesting. Adjusted for inflation (according to usinflationcalculator.com), it's been fairly flat or slightly declining since 1978. I wonder how this would look if it updated through today? Gas prices and inflation are both through the roof... Then I thought, what does inflation look like in the past year? Aha. Perhaps there is a strong correlation. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

03-10-2022, 01:08 AM	#475
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,720	Re: Gas Prices? A side by side view. Not trying to draw any conclusions, I just find this interesting. I wish there was more data on 2021-2022, because I think inflation is in the 7-8% range, and gas price gains are much higher than that these past few weeks. EDIT: Sorry this is hard to read, both graphs are 1990-2020... __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

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