Go get gas right now.

[Shlup]

I can make this tank last until the prices go down again. I've been on this tank for about two months now and still have 1/3 tank left.

[Rye]

Dear European People --

When you live forty miles from work, then you can tell me to shove it. xD

The reason this is a viable problem for America is all the travel we HAVE to do. This is a big country, and things are spaced pretty far apart. I live way out in the woods of Western North Carolina and a decent job is a long way away.

Oh? Relocate? Okay, you send me relocation funds, and we'll talk. Then you can tell me to shove it too.

Lots of Love,

foa <3

PS: The point of this post isn't a flame, it's just something else to take into consideration when you tell me to stop my whining ;_;

Yeah, foa for the win. People don't realise that America uses more gas, because... I dunno... could it be the fact that... America is a huge country?

[fire_of_avalon]

*half shoves it*

Oh, and it's not a problem in WNC anymore. Apparently we just ran out. Everywhere. *facepalm*

[rubah]

Edit: also, one difference is that cars here are less gas-efficient than in the US. To give you an idea, on my dad's car, on highways, I can get at best 700-800km with 60 liters. So that's... 435-500 miles with 15 gallons... or about 30 miles per gallon. Sadly, most of the time is spent in town in traffic, which means often only 2/3 that if you're lucky.

That's exactly the mileage I get with my car.

[Shlup]

30 miles per gallon is pretty good. Especially since in the US a lot of people drive big cars which get that or less.

[rubah]

I meant the 2/3rds of that, actually.

[ShunNakamura]

Well I know what I am going to do with any saved money from any job I have. Gotta save up for that Honda Insight. Couldn't talk my parents into for the new family car so I guess I'll go save and get one myself. And its gas mileage is nothing to sneeze at. I have heard as high as 90mpg from people who have one.

Anyways dad just filled up our Buick station wagon and the new Ford Explorer(this is what I was argueing about. I told them to get something with better gas mileage. They told me not to worry since they would prolly be buying the gas.. well they better.. I ain't paying to put 8$ of gas in it just to drive to town). I think he put in nearly 100$ in those two.

Edit- Dad just put another 80$ in our large Cargo/Passenger Van.

[MushroomZOMBIE]

America should ban hurricanes instead.

Okay thats it, it's time to start the war on hurricanes! Who's with me?

Hell,we should sign a petiton.....E.a.H (EoFF'ers Against Hurricanes!!!)

[Medi]

Whoa, Sephex. I hope everone did use your advice. Here gas shot up 49 cents per gallon in one day!

[bipper]

I hate the oil companies for raising the prices and reaping the ill earned rewards of unfortunate oppertunity. I think that the oil industry is just as evil as the pillagers for raising thier prices.

They are gaining money from us, that should be going to help the efforts against the Katrina disaster.

Bipper

[Channing]

Well for now the only solution until prices lower is carpooling and planning your routes.

I know right now in gasoline 10% ethanol is added for cleaner burning fuel and more efficiency. In most large busses 85% ethanol is used (also referred too as 'natural gas.') along with 15% of gasoline seeing it requires a crude oil base. Now... If we can harness the knowledge of making ethanol alone into an efficient fuel we'd resolve a lot of problems. Atleast the amount of ethanol being used would outweight the gasoline in ration.

[Madame Adequate]

I hate the oil companies for raising the prices and reaping the ill earned rewards of unfortunate oppertunity. I think that the oil industry is just as evil as the pillagers for raising thier prices.

They are gaining money from us, that should be going to help the efforts against the Katrina disaster.

Bipper

Erm, no, this is a natural reaction. The places charging $6, yeah, they're out of line. But the rises in price are coming about because there is simply not enough production capacity with the Gulf Coast out of commission for days, weeks, possibly even months. Supply and demand.

[bipper]

The supply can be met; but it is'nt either way OPEC does have a major influence on the supply of oil. Its not like we are at a HUGE shortage. (Please correct me if i am wrong). Its just reminding me of the post 9/11 hike. Rediculous imo. I have tried searching though and cannot find a whole lot on this subject.

To me it just seems since American prodcution is down, the importers will raise there prices above the curve of supply and deman. Feeding off a false misconceptions caused by the storm. I hate it when humans become canabalistic parasites. There are a lot of things I don't agree with though, and I guess - I just have to deal with it (duh)

edit - Sorry, I mean I know that we have a low supply stateside, and that it will go up reguardless as it will cost it more to get over here. I blame both our government, and not so much OPEC for not producing enough of a reserve for emergenies. The price does seem to get overexaduatied though. When you think of how much tax is made of gass and look at the tax/gallon ratio, then take into concideration the hike... yeah - it is rediculous. Supply and demand should not rape.

bipper

[I Took the Red Pill]

About $3.40 a gallon here in Central New York

[rubah]

Got about 11.5 gallons yesterday for a nice $32.