I just paid $2.98.9 per gallon!

[dentheman]

I went for a ride today (temp in the 80's) and got almost to reserve fuel, so I decided to fill up. I noticed the gas prices at $3.10 and $3.13, so I decided to ride a couple miles out of my way and gas up at Wal-Mart since they are always a few cents cheaper. Also, they have this deal where if I use their gift card I get an additional 10 cents off per gallon. I don't know if this is nation-wide, but it is in effect through Dec. 24. Their sign said $3.08.9, and I got .10 off, so I paid $2.98.9 per gallon.

A couple months ago, when gas was so high, I told my daughter to wait and see, gas prices would go down just before the election. And TA-DA!

[Water Warrior 2]

Maybe that's what dropped our prices. Before our vacation the cheapest gas was $1.39 9/10 per liter. Now it is $1.19 9/10 per liter. That is a drop of 90.8 cents per Imp gal/ or 72.64 cents per U.S. gal.

[dentheman]

I edited the original post to correct the prices I quoted.

[alantf]

Now it is $1.19 9/10 per liter.

I'm paying that in euros. That's €1.53 per litre in American. Just a few years ago it was 63 centimos a litre so it's doubled in 4 or 5 years. :cry:

[Rookie Rider]

$3.99 in New York.

[PimpS]

1.49€ per liter of gasoline here, that's 5,36€ per gallon... Prices went down for 6 cents...

[PG tips]

was €1.70 per litre in ireland, I saw some recently at €1.65/litre, an average of €6.237/gallon (US) €6.23 7/10ths as they seem to say, thats working out at $8 a gallon here! I'm sure my calculation is right. 1.65 * 3.78=6.237 *1.2836 to convert (euros to) dollars US

in other words, ouch!

[Water Warrior 2]

was €1.70 per litre in ireland, I saw some recently at €1.65/litre, an average of €6.237/gallon (US) €6.23 7/10ths as they seem to say, thats working out at $8 a gallon here! I'm sure my calculation is right. 1.65 * 3.78=6.237 *1.2836 to convert dollars US

in other words, ouch!
Your math looks pretty close but the end result is almost criminal to the consumer.

[PG tips]

It looks like the Canadian dollar and the US dollar is almost equal in value
so about a 3rd of the price over there. (bit over 2.5 times the price) bummer eh.

I've heard the vast majority of it is tax here, maybe 75%.

[mole2]

Gas is $2.959 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.


:)

[blaine]

Gas is $2.959 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.


:)
A real Bargain!!! :tongue: :)

[mole2]

Gas is $2.959 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.


:)
A real Bargain!!! :tongue: :)

I know. Four years ago before our Bozo in charge came to be it was $1.959. :lol:


:)

[mrlmd1]

He has absolutely nothing to do with the world price of oil or gas, but blame away if it makes you feel better.

[5th_bike]

I know. Four years ago before our Bozo in charge came to be it was $1.959. :lol:

:)
I remember that very well. It had dropped from its all-time high in July 2008 ($4.14) but the economy was collapsed (now who should we blame for that?) and no one could buy gas anymore, then it gets cheaper. Simple supply-demand issue.

[mole2]

I know. Four years ago before our Bozo in charge came to be it was $1.959. :lol:

:)
I remember that very well. It had dropped from its all-time high in July 2008 ($4.14) but the economy was collapsed (now who should we blame for that?) and no one could buy gas anymore, then it gets cheaper. Simple supply-demand issue.

Bush....and the Democratic congress. :hide:


:)

[Viirin]

yep €1.70 per LITRE here in Ireland - can't afford to run a car at all

[Water Warrior 2]

yep €1.70 per LITRE here in Ireland - can't afford to run a car at all
Ouch and double ouch. That really sucks. We are planning a trip to Ireland next year and at some point will be renting a car.
As much as we grumble about fuel costs here there are so many folks who will never own a cage due to the cost of ownership. From what I have heard there are more railways in Ireland than main highways so that will be a good option to consider. Lynda has a list of places to visit and I will be in charge of transportation.

[PG tips]

yep €1.70 per LITRE here in Ireland - can't afford to run a car at all
Ouch and double ouch. That really sucks. We are planning a trip to Ireland next year and at some point will be renting a car.
As much as we grumble about fuel costs here there are so many folks who will never own a cage due to the cost of ownership. From what I have heard there are more railways in Ireland than main highways so that will be a good option to consider. Lynda has a list of places to visit and I will be in charge of transportation.

I dont think thats correct, there are some main lines from Dublin out to some large cities/towns, a lot of the smaller connecting lines have been shut a long long time, most people get around by car, then Id say bus for long trips and taxis for shorter local journeys. The motorways are fairly complete, and fortunately there are plenty of places they dont go.
A train is nice if they are good/clean, been a long while since I was on one, a car is a better option in my opinion, can do what you want and go where you want when you want, unless you are looking for all the extra charm of seeing the route by the train line which can be ok too
But its possible onward journeys when you get to the terminus of the train line, will require getting on buses or getting mini bus/taxi maybe. It may be possible to get a rental after getting off a train, if that is a city. It can be nice to sit back and relax but then you cant stop where you want, unless you get off the train. A rental may work out cheaper to run, Im not sure how much to rent but I have been told there are smaller car rental places that do the same deal for less than the big companies, it could be the case in a lot of countries?
A diesel rental could give better mileage, not sure if they do diesel autos in standard size cars?

[Water Warrior 2]

Thanks for the info. We have yet to make any real decisions but likely a car will be one of them. Anything the size of a Ford Focus would be a decent fit. Lynda is in charge of researching so I can basically sit back and wait for a while longer.