Gas prices — wowza!

[BJRSanDiego]

I just calculated our liter of gas at 1.40 to adjust to a gallon which is 3.78 liters to a gallon so $5.29 a gallon. But our dollar is at around 1.38 to yours so it is actually $7.30 per gallon. Keep in mind Alberta has the cheapest gas in Canada since we produce it. In BC we paid as much as $2.09 a liter when travelling this summer. We just had to replace our Subaru Forester since it was dying and ended up buying an old Honda Civic. Hopefully my husband can take it snowboarding rather than the Jeep some of the time. Last year his regular trips to the skihill were costing $55 Canadian everytime he went up and his goal is at least 30 times a year. Gas ends up costing us more than the ski pass.

Correct me if I'm wrong... But if you are paying $5.29 C. a gallon Canadian and the Canadian dollar is worth $0.72 USD, then you are actually paying $3.83 USD per gallon. Or am I incorrect?

 

[BJRSanDiego]

I just calculated our liter of gas at 1.40 to adjust to a gallon which is 3.78 liters to a gallon so $5.29 a gallon. But our dollar is at around 1.38 to yours so it is actually $7.30 per gallon. Keep in mind Alberta has the cheapest gas in Canada since we produce it. In BC we paid as much as $2.09 a liter when travelling this summer. We just had to replace our Subaru Forester since it was dying and ended up buying an old Honda Civic. Hopefully my husband can take it snowboarding rather than the Jeep some of the time. Last year his regular trips to the skihill were costing $55 Canadian everytime he went up and his goal is at least 30 times a year. Gas ends up costing us more than the ski pass.

Correct me if I'm wrong... But if you are paying $5.29 C. a gallon Canadian and the Canadian dollar is worth $0.72 USD, then you are actually paying $3.83 USD per gallon. Or am I incorrect?

Paid $3.23

for reg gasoline today.

I paid over $6 a gallon a few days ago (Southern Ca.).

Right now Gov. N, is demanding that the refineries switch to the winter blend. In the past, when the winter blend was used, the prices went up. Or at least they used that as the excuse for the higher winter prices.

 

[jme]

$2.84 in my hometown, per filling up last evening at Costco.
I don't think that's reason to celebrate (don't get me started),
but relatively speaking for the current prices nationwide, it's tolerable at best.

 

[Ken555]

Gov. Nuisance

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[easyrider]

I paid over $6 a gallon a few days ago (Southern Ca.).

We gassed up at a Chevron outside of Yosemite and it was over $6 for 87 octane. We drove about 3000 miles in the last two weeks and the best price for gas was in Idaho at a truck stop for under $4. It seemed like Utah , Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon had prices in the mid $4 range.

We were at the Worldmark Angels Camp and they had two ev chargers and maybe seven people needing charges. I would rather pay $6+ than wait for a charge.

Bill

 

[dago]

I always try to fuel up at truck stops. The cost of fuel isn't necessarily less than other places (a lot of times it is), but you can get whatever you need there.

 

[emeryjre]

Oil Prices have dropped from a peak of $95 a barrel on 9/28/23 to today's closing price of $84.71
The price drop will take some pressure of off the rising price of a gallon of gasoline

 

[Superchief]

Oil Prices have dropped from a peak of $95 a barrel on 9/28/23 to today's closing price of $84.71
The price drop will take some pressure of off the rising price of a gallon of gasoline

Refineries should also be switching away from the more expensive summer blends, so hopefully that will also help.

 

[pedro47]

This morning $3.19 per gallon reg @ Costco Npt News, VA.

 

[mbh]

$3.49 today in Arlington VA.

 

[Tacoma]

Correct me if I'm wrong... But if you are paying $5.29 C. a gallon Canadian and the Canadian dollar is worth $0.72 USD, then you are actually paying $3.83 USD per gallon. Or am I incorrect?

I paid over $6 a gallon a few days ago (Southern Ca.).

Right now Gov. N, is demanding that the refineries switch to the winter blend. In the past, when the winter blend was used, the prices went up. Or at least they used that as the excuse for the higher winter prices.

I am likely wrongon the math. Either way gas costs more in Canada.

 

[CO skier]

In the past, when the winter blend was used, the prices went up. Or at least they used that as the excuse for the higher winter prices.

Refineries should also be switching away from the more expensive summer blends, so hopefully that will also help.

So, which is more expensive -- winter blend or summer blend? Enquiring minds want to know, you know.

According to AAA, "Even though prices are slightly higher for summer blend fuel—because it contains less butane—the summer blend contains 1.7 percent more energy than the winter blend. As a result, your gas mileage should be a little higher in the summer months to offset some of the added cost you pay at the pump."

 

[BJRSanDiego]

So, which is more expensive -- winter blend or summer blend? Enquiring minds want to know, you know.

According to AAA, "Even though prices are slightly higher for summer blend fuel—because it contains less butane—the summer blend contains 1.7 percent more energy than the winter blend. As a result, your gas mileage should be a little higher in the summer months to offset some of the added cost you pay at the pump."

Thanks. It is funny, but in some past years I think that the news media said that the gas prices went up because of the switch over to the winter blend. But, yes, I know that they are currently explaining that the winter blend is cheaper. IIRC (at least in the past), they put more ethanol in the winter gas which helps to oxygenate the gas (??) and reduce gas mileage.

 

[CO skier]

IIRC (at least in the past), they put more ethanol in the winter gas which helps to oxygenate the gas (??) and reduce gas mileage.

Well ... according to AAA it is the butane content (higher in winter equal a little lest cost), not "ethanol" that makes the difference in relatively higher priced summer blend gasoline.

It’s All About Butane, More or Less
Summer-blend gas contains 2 percent butane, but that percentage is higher in the winter blend. Butane is used as lighter fluid and is a secondary ingredient in fuel canisters used for gas grills and camping. As a fuel, butane is less expensive than other gasoline components, but its high volatility limits how much can be included in summer-grade fuel.

 

[Superchief]

So, which is more expensive -- winter blend or summer blend? Enquiring minds want to know, you know.

According to AAA, "Even though prices are slightly higher for summer blend fuel—because it contains less butane—the summer blend contains 1.7 percent more energy than the winter blend. As a result, your gas mileage should be a little higher in the summer months to offset some of the added cost you pay at the pump."

This is a complex issue. The problem in the Midwest is that different summer blends are required in different cities and some smaller cities don't require them at all. Our local news sources report that summer blends in our area add about .20 per gallon in cost due to fewer refineries making the specific blend that is required. Several refineries make the winter blends that can be used in our area, so there is more competition resulting in lower prices. There is usually a spike in prices as the refineries are shutting down to make the production shift. There are also spikes in prices when the major refineries shut down for routine or 'emergency' maintenance.

When I lived in Topeka, KS and worked in Kansas City, KS, gas was always about .20 cheaper in KC during the winter, but prices were the same in the summer. This was due to summer blend requirements in KC during the summer.

 

[Timeshare Von]

Going to our "winter blend" on 10/1 in SE Wisconsin, we saw a nice drop in prices this week. Sam's Club by our house down from $3.39 to $3.11!

 

[4TimeAway]

Going to our "winter blend" on 10/1 in SE Wisconsin, we saw a nice drop in prices this week. Sam's Club by our house down from $3.39 to $3.11!

I REALLY DON'T WANT TO HEAR THIS!!!

j/k

Almost $7 for Supreme in my neighborhood. Reminds me of Germany in 2000. I think it was $2/L.

In CA we are partially dealing with EVs not paying fuel taxes. Seriously almost every home has one EV or plugin Hybrid. Soon they will track and charge by the mile, but still no doubt charge $3/gallon for taxes.

Then again my commute in 30 steps down the hall and I choose to go to the office 1 day a week.

 

[Superchief]

Gas was $3.19 at Costco today, down .40 from 3 weeks ago. Other stations in the area are currently $3.49, down from $3.79.

 

[Mongoose]

A TV Station's news story about gas prices from yesterday

Here's why gasoline prices in California are skyrocketing

The price of a gallon of gas has risen about 80 cents over the past month. That pinch is being felt by thousands across California.

abc30.com

Part of the summer costs are the blend requirements. California has extended the blend requirements which has minimized the supply and is driving up prices. Refineries are not just going to develop a single more expensive blend just for CA and CA's own refining capacity is way down. Maybe this will help: "California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an order on Thursday to state regulators easing rules that forbid oil refineries from producing a cheaper, more plentiful winter-blend of gasoline until Oct. 31." This was all foreseeable and some would say planned. Regardless people are hurting.

 

[Blues]

So, which is more expensive -- winter blend or summer blend? Enquiring minds want to know, you know.

According to AAA, "Even though prices are slightly higher for summer blend fuel—because it contains less butane—the summer blend contains 1.7 percent more energy than the winter blend. As a result, your gas mileage should be a little higher in the summer months to offset some of the added cost you pay at the pump."

I question these numbers. I track my gasoline mileage continuously. I can always tell when the switchover to winter blend happens. My gas mileage goes down about 10% with winter blend. Enough so that, even though prices go up with summer blend, my price per mile goes down.

 

[Mongoose]

I question these numbers. I track my gasoline mileage continuously. I can always tell when the switchover to winter blend happens. My gas mileage goes down about 10% with winter blend. Enough so that, even though prices go up with summer blend, my price per mile goes down.

I don't doubt that. The study they referenced was an EPA study from 1995. I'm sure blends have changed since then as well as the technology and programing in the vehicles.

 

[Bucky]

Gas prices to drop like 'wet feathers,' analyst says

Gasoline prices are certain to go $0.25 to $0.50 lower, says one oil analyst.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Mongoose]

Gas prices to drop like 'wet feathers,' analyst says

Gasoline prices are certain to go $0.25 to $0.50 lower, says one oil analyst.

www.yahoo.com

Funny. So they go up by dollars and we are supposed to be assuaged when they go down by cents. Only in todays media.

 

[jwalk03]

$2.86 at Costco in Central Ohio this morning! My fuel light has been on for 3 or 4 days and I still filled my tank for under 50 bucks!

 

[dago]

$2.86 at Costco in Central Ohio this morning! My fuel light has been on for 3 or 4 days and I still filled my tank for under 50 bucks!

I haven't seen prices for regular that low, but the price for flex fuel (E85) is 2.75 at Meijer in Brunswick. 60 cents less than regular.