Gas prices

[MrockStar]

Any tips for finding cheaper gas , its now avg 4.41$ a gallon just in time for summer vacations and boating season on Memorial day weekend. :-\

 

[DeniseM]

I predict that within 5 posts this thread will get political and be deleted.

 

[chellej]

I just paid $4.89

 

[DaveNV]

Check Costco in your area. They tend to have the cheapest gas prices around. Pay for it with your Costco Citi Visa, and you'll get cash back at the end of the year - lowering the price even more.

Dave

 

[Superchief]

Gas in our area , including local Costco, has increased .50 in past two weeks. It will only get worse with Memorial Day approaching. I don't understand why they don't at least eliminate the summer blends that would cut cost by .20 per gallon. These blends have been proven to have no impact on air quality and may actually release more harmful chemicals than the regular blends. The bright side is we will all be getting higher cash back payments.

 

[MrockStar]

Thanks, I use Costco when we drive home from the cottage as its half way home and just off the Midland exit.

 

[slip]

Just broke $6.00 a gallon on Molokai today.

 

[MrockStar]

Just broke $6.00 a gallon on Molokai today.

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If I lived there I could probably deal with it.

 

[DrQ]

I predict that within 5 posts this thread will get political and be deleted.

And at post #8, the cap has been broken

 

[slip]

If I lived there I could probably deal with it.

It's not really bad for me. I usually fill up when I am between a quarter and a half tank. I still only have to fill up once every 3 weeks. I have been happy with our Jeep Compass. It's been getting between 28 and 30 mpg.

It's probably harder on the working people here though. Having to drive to work everyday. It's not a big island but the miles can add up daily.

 

[AnnaS]

Just filled up at $4.79

 

[Tank]

$4.29 in Ohio

an apt called Gas buddy can find you the cheapest gas around you. Also can give warnings when it’s going up.

I’m just glad to be able to fill up and go where I want.

I remember the lines in the 70’s
$5 limit even or odd days depending on your license plate
Cars lined up

 

[rboesl]

If you live not too far from a Native American Indian reservation that sells gas you can probably save on gas. The ones near me are usually 15 to 20 cents a gallon cheaper.

 

[Rolltydr]

Gas Buddy has some serious privacy issues as detailed by Car and Driver.

GasBuddy App Finds Cheap Gas at Potential Cost to Your Privacy

Saving a few cents on fuel is good, but the app knows a lot more about you than you might want.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[MrockStar]

Gas Buddy has some serious privacy issues as detailed by Car and Driver.

GasBuddy App Finds Cheap Gas at Potential Cost to Your Privacy

Saving a few cents on fuel is good, but the app knows a lot more about you than you might want.

www.caranddriver.com

Thanks for the FYI.

 

[Talent312]

My sources for cheap gas:
Sam's Club and Murphy's (associated with Walmart).
Also, a Circle K convenience store near Walmart.

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Speaking of Walmart? It's the old joke:
I couldn't find what I wanted at Walmar, so I came home,
took a shower and changed out of my PJs, to go to Target.
.

 

[PigsDad]

I predict that within 5 posts this thread will get political and be deleted.

You lose.

Gas Buddy has some serious privacy issues as detailed by Car and Driver.

Google Maps also has gas price information, which can be alternative (but they track some info on you as well). Just checked, and regular gas is about $3.95 around here today.

Kurt

 

[easyrider]

$4.30 at Costco for regular in Central WA.

Bill

 

[Rolltydr]

I saw it was $4.50 today at the station closest to me in Florida. Last weekend, it was $4.19.

 

[MdRef]

 

[MrockStar]

4.19 at shell today.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

When we drive to Arizona, from Southern Ca., we always gas up AFTER we cross into Az. On a recent trip, the Ca. gas (Exxon) cost $6.19 and when we gassed up in Yuma the cost was $4.19 (also Exxon).

I think that in Ca. we pay about $ 1.19 a gallon in various taxes and fees. But that doesn't fully explain why gas is almost $2 a gallon more in Ca. than Az. and doesn't explain how Az. roads are in a little better shape than the Ca. roads. So, in Ca. here is the breakdown of the Ca. taxes and fees "per gallon":

1. $ 0.184 Federal gas excise
2. $ 0.511 State gas tax
3. $0.10-11 sales tax
4. $ 0.02 Underground storage tank fee
5. About $ 0.15 Cap and Trade (carbon tax)
6. $ 0.22 Low carbon fuel fee (special gas blend)

 

[fatlard]

soo... best way to find cheapest gas when you are on a long drive is Waze... and then add in gas prices. I will post a screenshot in a moment.

 

[fatlard]

soo... best way to find cheapest gas when you are on a long drive is Waze... and then add in gas prices. I will post a screenshot in a moment.

 

[fatlard]

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Gas stations with prices will be highlighted on your route