And so the gouging begins...

[The Dukester]

So, how are the gas prices where you folks are today?:mad: My brother filled up yesterday for $3.29 for regular. It went up to $3.49 overnight. It is now $4.69!:mad: They are changing it every 30 minutes or so and people are lined up three, four and five deep to get it. Everyone is paniking because of Ike. I have heard rumors it's already over five bucks closer to the coast of SC.
Can you say PRICE GOUGING!

[TheP1zzaMan]

About the highest I've seen here in Houma where Gustav hit is $3.90 for regular. Seems to be that some of the gas stations are taking the warning seriously that they will be prosecuted for price gouging.

[darien87]

So, how are the gas prices where you folks are today?:mad: My brother filled up yesterday for $3.29 for regular. It went up to $3.49 overnight. It is now $4.69!:mad: They are changing it every 30 minutes or so and people are lined up three, four and five deep to get it. Everyone is paniking because of Ike. I have heard rumors it's already over five bucks closer to the coast of SC.
Can you say PRICE GOUGING!


Do you mean $3.69?? If so, count yourself lucky. It's FINALLY gotten down to $4.00 a gallon here in the Bay Area.

[The Dukester]

Do you mean $3.69?? If so, count yourself lucky. It's FINALLY gotten down to $4.00 a gallon here in the Bay Area.

No, I mean $4.69. It has gone up $1.40 in less than 24 hours.:mad: As to the low prices, yes, we have had it relatively good here in the Southeast compared to the rest of the country, especially you folks over on the West Coast.

[jamie2112]

Lucky we are not in Europe. Its about 4.50 us for a LITER....:eek: they have been gettting screwed for 10 years now...

[Joe Schmoe]

The range here is from $3.23 to $3.69, according to mapquest (information updated within the last half hour.)

[ivseenbetter]

It seems ridiculous that gas prices would go up at all considering that the thing hasn't hit yet and the price / barrel on the stock market has continually been declining!

[speakerman39]

It seems ridiculous that gas prices would go up at all considering that the thing hasn't hit yet and the price / barrel on the stock market has continually been declining!
Welcome to America. This seems to be much more of the norm rather than the exception. You know-exploit you before you do me kind of mentality. Personally, it is nothing more than a bunch of horse-sh*t if you ask me. Bunch of greedy bastards!!!!! :mad::mad:

Cheers,

Phil

[speakerman39]

It really jumped here. It is now like $3.89 a gallon and the storm hasn't even hit yet-WTF!!!!!! :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Cheers,

Phil

[billy p]

Gas prices went up .13/L from last night and today some of my co-workers bragged about how they gased up last night:rolleyes:. I wonder how bad things will likely get if IKE really hits that area hard. I've being watching CNN and IKE is 12-14hrs before landfall and things don't look great with some areas already inundated with water.:(

FYI .13/Litre is equal to about .60 cents a gallon.

[darien87]

No, I mean $4.69. It has gone up $1.40 in less than 24 hours.:mad: As to the low prices, yes, we have had it relatively good here in the Southeast compared to the rest of the country, especially you folks over on the West Coast.WHOA!!! How the hell can they justify an over a dollar increase in one day?!?!? :eek:

[speakerman39]

Gas prices went up .13/L from last night and today some of my co-workers bragged about how they gased up last night:rolleyes:. I wonder how bad things will likely get if IKE really hits that area hard. I've being watching CNN and IKE is 12-14hrs before landfall and things don't look great with some areas already inundated with water.:(

FYI .13/Litre is equal to about .60 cents a gallon.
Yeah, it is really scary. I mean the gas thing sucks, but the real danger from IKE is much more of a concern. I feel bad for those that end up getting hit. Hopefully, it is not near as bad as they are predicting. I surely will be praying my heart out.

Cheers,

Phil

[jostenmeat]

Lucky we are not in Europe. Its about 4.50 us for a LITER....:eek: they have been gettting screwed for 10 years now...

Not to speak of all the toll-roads/autoroutes. If you wanna save, you take the back roads, without any center divider . . .

[jamie2112]

Not to speak of all the toll-roads/autoroutes. If you wanna save, you take the back roads, without any center divider . . .

You got that right mate....

[jinjuku]

Lucky we are not in Europe. Its about 4.50 us for a LITER....:eek: they have been gettting screwed for 10 years now...

A German friend that has lived here in the U.S for 20 years just came back from visiting two weeks ago. :eek: eek is right. That is basically ~$12/Gallon (3.8 litres per gallon).

[mazersteven]

I went to the gas station. No Gas. :eek: Gas has run out everywhere.

[speakerman39]

I went to the gas station. No Gas. :eek: Gas has run out everywhere.
Maz, it is getting bad here too. People are so rude too which is really uncalled for. Sure, it adds stress no doubt. However, getting rude accomplishes nothing imho. Had to pre-pay here which is NOT normally required. Took me like a half-hour just to put some gas in. It normally only takes about 5-minutes at the most.

Cheers,

Phil

[mazersteven]

People are so rude too which is really uncalled for.

I love "Rude" people.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h30/DD2DMax/punch.gif

[jostenmeat]

I went to the gas station. No Gas. :eek: Gas has run out everywhere.

Maz, it is getting bad here too. People are so rude too which is really uncalled for. Sure, it adds stress no doubt. However, getting rude accomplishes nothing imho. Had to pre-pay here which is NOT normally required. Took me like a half-hour just to put some gas in. It normally only takes about 5-minutes at the most.

Cheers,

Phil

I'm sorry for your troubles guys. Man, of both you guys have had it rough lately, that's for damn sure. I'd buy you guys a drink if you lived closer. Hope things look up sooner than later.

edit: oh wait, Phil did you say you don't drink at all? Ok, a coke then. :) Root beer float?

[speakerman39]

I love "Rude" people.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h30/DD2DMax/punch.gif
LOL...........then perhaps you need to meet both of my ex-wives. To this very day, they both are the rudest people I have ever met. :eek::eek: I thank God every day they are out of my life. ;);)

Cheers,

Phil

[speakerman39]

I'm sorry for your troubles guys. Man, of both you guys have had it rough lately, that's for damn sure. I'd buy you guys a drink if you lived closer. Hope things look up sooner than later.

edit: oh wait, Phil did you say you don't drink at all? Ok, a coke then. :) Root beer float?
Thanks Jost, a simple diet dew would be fine. ;);) Just can't drink anymore as I take too much medication. But, thanks for the offer my friend.

Cheers,

Phil

[Warpdrv]

I went to the gas station. No Gas. :eek: Gas has run out everywhere.

Gas stations are shutting down their pumps in preparation for the mass panic when people scramble for the pumps trying to save money before the prices jump up $ 0.70 a gallon or more....

There are reports that stations in Milwaukee have already started gouging at over $5.00 a gallon.

[Sheep]

I sure would feel like a jackass driving a non work related truck right about now...


Oh wait, I have a civic :D.

SheepStar

[croseiv]

There should be a special place in hell for gougers!!!:)

[speakerman39]

There should be a special place in hell for gougers!!!:)
Very much agreed croseiv. If there was, it would have to be a large place to put all of them in it.

Cheers,

Phil

[The Dukester]

I sure would feel like a jackass driving a non work related truck right about now...SheepStar

You would feel a lot worse if you made a mistake and my truck ran over your rice burning rear.

Oh, wait; you probably wouldn't feel anything at all because you would be toast.

Truck meets Civic.
Truck: $2000 repair bill, maybe more if the airbag deploys.
Civic: A few more beer cans and a couple of street signs.:p


Jackass.
OK, I'm only half of one as my truck is used for half work and half pleasure.

[Sheep]

You would feel a lot worse if you made a mistake and my truck ran over your rice burning rear.

Oh, wait; you probably wouldn't feel anything at all because you would be toast.

Truck meets Civic.
Truck: $2000 repair bill, maybe more if the airbag deploys.
Civic: A few more beer cans and a couple of street signs.:p


Jackass.
OK, I'm only half of one as my truck is used for half work and half pleasure.

Yeah, but your on-going hospital bills would end up costing oh so much more. Mine are free.

Also, I have a clean driving record. :)

SheepStar

[majorloser]

Mine are free.

But not the funeral expenses.

[The Dukester]

Yeah, but your on-going hospital bills would end up costing oh so much more. Mine are free.

Also, I have a clean driving record. :)

SheepStar

I have good insurance.:)
My record is clean, too, but I still make mistakes and do stupid stuff like punch it up to 85 in a 45 zone on occasion.:eek: Can't help it with over 400hp:D

When I'm not driving my truck for work, I usually drive my '03 Impala which is a lot bigger than a Civic but gets about as good mpg. 25 AVERAGE all day, every day, every tank. 30 easy on the highway.

[mazersteven]

Thanks Jost, a simple diet dew would be fine. ;);) Just can't drink anymore as I take too much medication.

Believe me. When I get drinking. I consume enough for the both of us. :o

[speakerman39]

Believe me. When I get drinking. I consume enough for the both of us. :o
Amen there bro. Bows down to the Maz..........LOL!!!! :D:D I used to be able to put it away. However, diabetes took all that away. But, I still can piss like a racehorse. :cool::cool: Just kiddin Maz! ;);)

Cheers,

Phil

[Sheep]

I have good insurance.:)
My record is clean, too, but I still make mistakes and do stupid stuff like punch it up to 85 in a 45 zone on occasion.:eek: Can't help it with over 400hp:D

When I'm not driving my truck for work, I usually drive my '03 Impala which is a lot bigger than a Civic but gets about as good mpg. 25 AVERAGE all day, every day, every tank. 30 easy on the highway.

My civic does over 40MPG. 1.5 liters, 70BHP. :D Can't wait to get a D15B.

SheepStar

[mazersteven]

But, I still can piss like a racehorse.

From what I hear about you Phil. Not a racehorse. But maybe a squirrel. :eek: LOL

http://www.schpaa.com/humor/files/big_balls.jpg

[speakerman39]

From what I hear about you Phil. Not a racehorse. But maybe a squirrel. :eek: LOL

http://www.schpaa.com/humor/files/big_balls.jpg
Oh man the secret is out.........LOL!!!! :p:p This is too funny Maz.

Cheers,

Phil

[unreal.freak]

One of the best contributions to society that Canada has made.:D

[Sheep]

One of the best contributions to society that Canada has made.:D

Have you ever had the limited version? It's smooth.

SheepStar

[unreal.freak]

Have you ever had the limited version? It's smooth.

SheepStar

I have had the special reserve, but never any of the Extra Rare or Cask 16.

I like the regular CR In a 50/50 mix with Coke. I havent had anything to drink in about 8 months. I like to sip on it in the fall and winter months. I have some health issues that limit my alcohol intake.

Peace,
Tommy

[speakerman39]

I have had the special reserve, but never any of the Extra Rare or Cask 16.

I like the regular CR In a 50/50 mix with Coke. I havent had anything to drink in about 8 months. I like to sip on it in the fall and winter months. I have some health issues that limit my alcohol intake.

Peace,
Tommy
Hey Tommy I can relate to what you are saying. My diabetes ended all of my alcohol consumption. I can, on the rare occasion, perhaps have a beer or two. I rarely ever do, because it is hard to stop at two. ;);)

Cheers,

Phil

[The Dukester]

My civic does over 40MPG. 1.5 liters, 70BHP. :D Can't wait to get a D15B.

SheepStar

I know you have an older one, which does better than the new ones:rolleyes: My Impala does as well as the 2008 Civic with the 2.0 liter four-banger and it is a 3.8 V-6. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm

Back on topic, can't wait to see what regular goes for tomorrow...if you can find it. I went by Wally-World tonight and they were about out. I heard the clerk say they had about 1-1/2 inches left in the tank then they were done. Another station I crused through was out of all but regular. Glad I filled up both the truck and the car yesterday.;)

[Adam]

From what I hear about you Phil. Not a racehorse. But maybe a squirrel. :eek: LOL

Wow, that squirrel has got some stones.

As for gas, it looks like we're holding steady for now. I've heard that we get our gas from sources other than the gulf, but I can't remember the details. Worry not, my friends, it will hit us here soon enough...

[EJ1]

Went from $3.59 to $4.99 today. Many places are out of 87 octane as well. People panic too much.

[mtrycrafts]

About the highest I've seen here in Houma where Gustav hit is $3.90 for regular. Seems to be that some of the gas stations are taking the warning seriously that they will be prosecuted for price gouging.

I hope so. There should be some very public example of a few doing hard time, perhaps or a nice $$$ penalty:D

[mtrycrafts]

Do you mean $3.69?? If so, count yourself lucky. It's FINALLY gotten down to $4.00 a gallon here in the Bay Area.

Don't think the hurricane will make it out there or gas be affected by it:D

[mtrycrafts]

Lucky we are not in Europe. Its about 4.50 us for a LITER....:eek: they have been gettting screwed for 10 years now...

All due to country tax:D

[Rickster71]

Lucky we are not in Europe. Its about 4.50 us for a LITER....:eek: they have been gettting screwed for 10 years now...

I guess driving little cars and mopeds all these years, didn't do them much good. :rolleyes:

[Sheep]

I guess driving little cars and mopeds all these years, didn't do them much good. :rolleyes:

There is another reason why Hummers don't exist in Europe. They don't fit. Plus, the people there aren't fat.

SheepStar

[jamie2112]

There is another reason why Hummers don't exist in Europe. They don't fit. Plus, the people there aren't fat.

SheepStar

You see them in bigger cities quite often actually....Lots in Germany and Switzerland...:eek:

[Sheep]

You see them in bigger cities quite often actually....Lots in Germany and Switzerland...:eek:

You see them, out of place. Top gear tried driving around an Escalade and it was pretty sketchy.

SheepStar

[jamie2112]

There are some roads for sure that a Hummer won't go over there. I would have a Honda still if I lived there...Gotta love the Honda baby.....:D