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Low83 · 08-20-2003, 04:02 PM

According to the Fresno Bee this is why, What do you think?

http://fresnobee.com/business/story/...-8241704c.html

Tom · 08-20-2003, 04:06 PM

You think thats bad? I LIVE IN PHOENIX! We cant even get gas! It was up to $4 for 87octane in some places.

87 STEPPER · 08-20-2003, 04:25 PM

Wow!

I just stoped and got gas comming into work to day and fuel had gone up about 3cent from a few days ago so now it's @ 1.63$ for 87% well im not gonna complain too much now if fuel is really 4bux in AZ.

So how many gallons were lost?

If the pipeline was shutoff after it ruptured and no more fuel was lost then how can they justify a price increase?

And i bet it wont go back down for quite some time either.

Tom · 08-20-2003, 04:46 PM

The pipeline carry's 1/3 of all the gas, so they have to truck all the gas up from tuscan= more cost to ship. Thats how they are raising the price. Supply and demand. A 30min wait in line once you find a gas station that actually has gas is standerd. My parents are re-living the 70's

nate68 · 08-20-2003, 05:32 PM

i went to reno for hot august nights, came back and gas was way up! it was only 1.65 in reno, when i came back it was about 1.90, its over 2 bucks now

C-10volvo · 08-20-2003, 06:55 PM

i live in oregon and i pay 1.95 at the chevron for 92 octane. if you care about gas so much, maybe you souldnt be driving a full size truck. maybe i sould throw in a 1.5L honda engine!!!! hurrayy!!!!!! haha i could only imagine how slow it would be

**N2TRUX** · 08-20-2003, 07:24 PM

Wow! I guess I shouldn't b!tch then. I was complaining that reg. unleaded went to 1.47 here in Texas...

You guys are all like

C&C Chevy · 08-20-2003, 08:12 PM

n2trux, I hear that! Its around 1.50 here in OKC, OK and I'm starting to get a bit pissed myself.

BaggedC10 · 08-20-2003, 08:28 PM

I paid $2.16 last weekend.

78SilveradoSWB · 08-20-2003, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by C-10volvo
i live in oregon and i pay 1.95 at the chevron for 92 octane. if you care about gas so much, maybe you souldnt be driving a full size truck. maybe i sould throw in a 1.5L honda engine!!!! hurrayy!!!!!! haha i could only imagine how slow it would be

Have you checked lately? Premium, 92 octane in Portland is $2.05/gal at Chevron in SE Portland and 1.85 for regular 87 octane. On the other side of the west hills in Beaverton, regular is $1.95/gal! Your $1.95 in Lake Oswego is a bargain!

C-10volvo · 08-20-2003, 10:11 PM

i have noticed that. i have to drive to north east portland every day for work, and the prices are atleast 10 cents higher (even at space age and astro). maybe its worth the trip to LO to get gas. maybe we could meet up some time.

littlebubba · 08-21-2003, 01:47 AM

Gas in Michigan shot up about 10 cents more over night due to the "BLACKOUT" so they say! And a shortage because the refineries are switching production right now to heating oil, thus a shortage of gasoline. Sounds like a smoke and mirrors deal to me! Like they said on the Wizard of OZ "DO NOT LOOK BEHIND THE CURTAIN!" Our Attorney General claims he is looking into it! RIGHT! What makes it worse is the unfair double taxation (road tax + sales tax, plus sales tax on the total amount) we pay in this state on each gallon of gas and the SH!T roads we get to drive on. AAA says the price of a gallon is the highest right now its been in almost 2 years.

PHOENIX · 08-21-2003, 11:59 AM

The gas problem here sucks.
Everyone is waiting in line for gas.
I go at night (10:00-11:00) and wait in line for 10-15 minutes.
When the station tanks start to get low they pump real slow (1 gallon every 2 minutes).

The lines are starting to get a little smaller, but its still nuts.
There are a few stations that are charging around $4.00 a gallon, but their lines are much shorter (you pay for the faster service). Most places are still around $2, but you will have to wait.

Ohh yeah siphon pumps are sold out all over town and people are getting their gas stolen where ever they stop

Time for a locking gas caps and anti siphon systems.

apstguy · 08-21-2003, 02:29 PM

I just paid 1.88 - a week ago I paid 1.55! Two weeks before that I paid 1.38! I want the low prices again.

the baron · 08-22-2003, 03:03 AM

Yeah right !
You might all complain , we pay here in Europe 3,7$ for a gallon of 95 octane unleaded...

This is why most of the Belgian & Dutch "American cars lovers/daily drivers" now drive on LPG , a lot cheaper : 1,12 $ a gallon , a LPG installation costing for about 1000 à 2000 $

The Baron

aussichev · 08-22-2003, 03:21 AM

I have just paid 98cents austalian for one litre of reguler unleaded . I wish I could pay your prices.

PHOENIX · 08-22-2003, 12:27 PM

To be honest I never really look at gas prices.
I just go to Chevron almost all the time and pay what ever it is.
The truck seems to like the Chevron gas (maybe its the techron

).

What I do not like is the lines we have had here recently.
The lines are still around, but much much less now.
Things seem like they are getting back to normal.
Never really thought about how great it is to pull into a gas station and not have to wait in line. I will appreciate it a little more now.

Eyegore · 08-22-2003, 01:11 PM

I agree with you Eddie, I remember in 73 when I first got my drives license, that was back during the oil embargo, " a chance to jack up the prices". Most managers at stations were caring sidearms, kinda like the old west. Some old guy blewaway a teenager back then who was siphoning gas form his tank,sad to see that stuff happen.But it seems that nobdy siphons anymore, I heard that some daycare facilities vans parked side by side to avoid fule theft gas lines were cut and drained of 80 gallons of fuel. Oh by the way for everyone not in Phoenix, its pretty tough sitting waiting to fuel up when its a 104 out _ Gotta Love that heat!

Low83 · 08-22-2003, 03:43 PM

Well it keeps getting worse, $2.05 for REG last nite, This morning it's $2.08

, ok who's pocketing all the profits

, You know Davis is getting his cut.

, Time for the GOVERNATER to take charge

.

phantom dually · 08-22-2003, 10:28 PM

Went up again here from $1.69 to $1.79 for cheap $hit

apstguy · 08-23-2003, 02:15 AM

I just paid 2.03 - couple days ago it was 1.88! Grrr....

remy · 08-23-2003, 04:50 PM

gas was $1.43 a week ago, $1.51 yesterday and now it's $1.61-$1.75 where i am in maryland, and it wouldn't surprise me if it's over 2 bucks in some other places around here... good thing i get my raise next week... i will need it just to get to the office and back!

either way, people around here don't seem to complain about it much... 4 dollars is alot even if you don't want to wait, though... lucky i don't live in AZ... feel sorry for about that!

remy

82 Silverado 4X · 08-23-2003, 07:05 PM

It went from $1.59 for 92 Octane up to $1.83 at the BP here in the Pittsburgh area over the past two weeks. It's not that big of an increase but it does add up when you're topping off a 36 gallon tank in the van and a 21 gallon in the truck.

I really do feel for you guys that have to spend $2.00 and up for 89 octane and those who have to wait in line for it.

*gmtrucksaddict* · 08-31-2003, 02:26 PM

upper 1.70-s in IL currently, i dont really care cuz i mainly ride my 80 GS450L bike anyways, $4.00 orless fill ups are great, i onlyput in 5 bucks at a timein any caror truck, ever since a few years ago when gas prices starting shooting back up, 95 cents a gallon prices seem like they only existed like the other day, its been years since now. if anyone doesnt like it then they need ot get a small caror a bike and quit complaining, doing that willalso cut away from oil companies profits

complaining accomplishes nothing
action will, however
action does not= continued complaints and driving of gas guzzlers, sell your SUV and get a bike :d you will be GLAD

method2mymadnes · 09-01-2003, 11:07 AM

It'll go down as soon as the labor day travelers are back home. You know they always jack it up for holidays.

08-20-2003, 04:02 PM	#1
Low83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 118	Calif.Gas Goes Up Again According to the Fresno Bee this is why, What do you think? http://fresnobee.com/business/story/...-8241704c.html

08-20-2003, 04:06 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	You think thats bad? I LIVE IN PHOENIX! We cant even get gas! It was up to $4 for 87octane in some places. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

08-20-2003, 04:25 PM	#3
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Wow! I just stoped and got gas comming into work to day and fuel had gone up about 3cent from a few days ago so now it's @ 1.63$ for 87% well im not gonna complain too much now if fuel is really 4bux in AZ. So how many gallons were lost? If the pipeline was shutoff after it ruptured and no more fuel was lost then how can they justify a price increase? And i bet it wont go back down for quite some time either. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

08-20-2003, 04:46 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	The pipeline carry's 1/3 of all the gas, so they have to truck all the gas up from tuscan= more cost to ship. Thats how they are raising the price. Supply and demand. A 30min wait in line once you find a gas station that actually has gas is standerd. My parents are re-living the 70's __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

08-20-2003, 05:32 PM	#5
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i went to reno for hot august nights, came back and gas was way up! it was only 1.65 in reno, when i came back it was about 1.90, its over 2 bucks now __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-20-2003, 06:55 PM	#6
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	i live in oregon and i pay 1.95 at the chevron for 92 octane. if you care about gas so much, maybe you souldnt be driving a full size truck. maybe i sould throw in a 1.5L honda engine!!!! hurrayy!!!!!! haha i could only imagine how slow it would be __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3 Last edited by C-10volvo; 08-20-2003 at 06:57 PM.

08-20-2003, 07:24 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Wow! I guess I shouldn't b!tch then. I was complaining that reg. unleaded went to 1.47 here in Texas... You guys are all like __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-20-2003, 08:12 PM	#8
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	n2trux, I hear that! Its around 1.50 here in OKC, OK and I'm starting to get a bit pissed myself. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

08-20-2003, 08:28 PM	#9
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I paid $2.16 last weekend. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

08-20-2003, 10:11 PM	#11
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	i have noticed that. i have to drive to north east portland every day for work, and the prices are atleast 10 cents higher (even at space age and astro). maybe its worth the trip to LO to get gas. maybe we could meet up some time. __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

08-21-2003, 01:47 AM	#12
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 321	The Great MIDWEST BLACKOUT Gas in Michigan shot up about 10 cents more over night due to the "BLACKOUT" so they say! And a shortage because the refineries are switching production right now to heating oil, thus a shortage of gasoline. Sounds like a smoke and mirrors deal to me! Like they said on the Wizard of OZ "DO NOT LOOK BEHIND THE CURTAIN!" Our Attorney General claims he is looking into it! RIGHT! What makes it worse is the unfair double taxation (road tax + sales tax, plus sales tax on the total amount) we pay in this state on each gallon of gas and the SH!T roads we get to drive on. AAA says the price of a gallon is the highest right now its been in almost 2 years.

08-21-2003, 11:59 AM	#13
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	The gas problem here sucks. Everyone is waiting in line for gas. I go at night (10:00-11:00) and wait in line for 10-15 minutes. When the station tanks start to get low they pump real slow (1 gallon every 2 minutes). The lines are starting to get a little smaller, but its still nuts. There are a few stations that are charging around $4.00 a gallon, but their lines are much shorter (you pay for the faster service). Most places are still around $2, but you will have to wait. Ohh yeah siphon pumps are sold out all over town and people are getting their gas stolen where ever they stop Time for a locking gas caps and anti siphon systems. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

08-21-2003, 02:29 PM	#14
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I just paid 1.88 - a week ago I paid 1.55! Two weeks before that I paid 1.38! I want the low prices again. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-22-2003, 03:03 AM	#15
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Yeah right ! You might all complain , we pay here in Europe 3,7$ for a gallon of 95 octane unleaded... This is why most of the Belgian & Dutch "American cars lovers/daily drivers" now drive on LPG , a lot cheaper : 1,12 $ a gallon , a LPG installation costing for about 1000 à 2000 $ The Baron

08-22-2003, 03:21 AM	#16
aussichev Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: western Australia Posts: 124	I have just paid 98cents austalian for one litre of reguler unleaded . I wish I could pay your prices.



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08-22-2003, 12:27 PM	#17
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	To be honest I never really look at gas prices. I just go to Chevron almost all the time and pay what ever it is. The truck seems to like the Chevron gas (maybe its the techron ). What I do not like is the lines we have had here recently. The lines are still around, but much much less now. Things seem like they are getting back to normal. Never really thought about how great it is to pull into a gas station and not have to wait in line. I will appreciate it a little more now. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

08-22-2003, 01:11 PM	#18
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	I agree with you Eddie, I remember in 73 when I first got my drives license, that was back during the oil embargo, " a chance to jack up the prices". Most managers at stations were caring sidearms, kinda like the old west. Some old guy blewaway a teenager back then who was siphoning gas form his tank,sad to see that stuff happen.But it seems that nobdy siphons anymore, I heard that some daycare facilities vans parked side by side to avoid fule theft gas lines were cut and drained of 80 gallons of fuel. Oh by the way for everyone not in Phoenix, its pretty tough sitting waiting to fuel up when its a 104 out _ Gotta Love that heat! __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

08-22-2003, 03:43 PM	#19
Low83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 118	Well it keeps getting worse, $2.05 for REG last nite, This morning it's $2.08 , ok who's pocketing all the profits , You know Davis is getting his cut. , Time for the GOVERNATER to take charge .

08-22-2003, 10:28 PM	#20
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Went up again here from $1.69 to $1.79 for cheap $hit __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-23-2003, 02:15 AM	#21
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I just paid 2.03 - couple days ago it was 1.88! Grrr.... __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-23-2003, 04:50 PM	#22
remy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: RT 40!!! maryland Posts: 35	aaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrg! gas was $1.43 a week ago, $1.51 yesterday and now it's $1.61-$1.75 where i am in maryland, and it wouldn't surprise me if it's over 2 bucks in some other places around here... good thing i get my raise next week... i will need it just to get to the office and back! either way, people around here don't seem to complain about it much... 4 dollars is alot even if you don't want to wait, though... lucky i don't live in AZ... feel sorry for about that! remy __________________ 83 k10 350 w/edelbrock 1904 Q-jet th400 4wd have a nice day...

08-23-2003, 07:05 PM	#23
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	It went from $1.59 for 92 Octane up to $1.83 at the BP here in the Pittsburgh area over the past two weeks. It's not that big of an increase but it does add up when you're topping off a 36 gallon tank in the van and a 21 gallon in the truck. I really do feel for you guys that have to spend $2.00 and up for 89 octane and those who have to wait in line for it. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

08-31-2003, 02:26 PM	#24
gmtrucksaddict Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: IL Posts: 60	upper 1.70-s in IL currently, i dont really care cuz i mainly ride my 80 GS450L bike anyways, $4.00 orless fill ups are great, i onlyput in 5 bucks at a timein any caror truck, ever since a few years ago when gas prices starting shooting back up, 95 cents a gallon prices seem like they only existed like the other day, its been years since now. if anyone doesnt like it then they need ot get a small caror a bike and quit complaining, doing that willalso cut away from oil companies profits complaining accomplishes nothing action will, however action does not= continued complaints and driving of gas guzzlers, sell your SUV and get a bike :d you will be GLAD

09-01-2003, 11:07 AM	#25
method2mymadnes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 327	It'll go down as soon as the labor day travelers are back home. You know they always jack it up for holidays.

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