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Bill72BB · 02-04-2003, 12:24 PM

UP to 1.66 yesterday

Edmond · 02-04-2003, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oldsub86

there are about 4.5 litres in an imperial gallon so that would make it about $3.12 per gallon

that is assuming that my math is correct

I always thought that the US gallon was 3.785 litres....
Anyway, in the Netherlands gasoline is now $1,27 per litre,
so that makes it $4,82 per gallon. (If my math is correct

)

Still driving the truck daily, but only on LPG, which is $1,94 per gallon.
Still a lot higher than what you guys pay...

Cya,
Edmond

Hotrod70C10 · 02-04-2003, 06:55 PM

It's $1.48 a gallon for elcheapo 87 octane here in Moore, Ok.
I figured up my mpg and i'm getting 10 per gallon if I run 60 mph on the highway. Anymore than 60 and it goes downhill fast. For instance at 70 I only get freakin 5 miles per gallon. I don't know what gears are in it but it's wound out pretty good going 70.

71-longbed · 02-04-2003, 07:24 PM

1.45 for regular here in oregon ........premium runs about 1.65 /1.75 a gallon

72MARIO · 02-04-2003, 07:52 PM

its jumps around 69.9 to 79.5 per liter thats the range in will very in a week.

jku72 · 02-04-2003, 09:59 PM

I am on site near Bakersfield California, and am surprised that gas is notmore expensive than it is. Last week I filled up and it was $1.37 per gallon, 87 octane, but this week it is up to $1.51.
I always heard Cal. gas was way expensive, but in this spot, it is not so bad. Of course it could be because I am in the middle of a vast oil field.........
When I left Maine Jan. 15, gas was $1.52.
Incidentally, if gas is a concern, switch rear gears and lose the lopey cams. I get 17-19 mpg in my 68 suburban, with a 350 4 speed and 3.08 rear gears. I think I can improve that, but it remains to be seen.......

Boardrider52 · 03-06-2003, 07:31 PM

well statistically if the gas prices increased as much as the cost of living we sould be paying around $3 so i think were fortunate for paying $1.79

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-06-2003, 08:10 PM

$186 for regular cost almost $40 buck's fill up blazer......

LS1 K-5 Blazer · 03-06-2003, 08:13 PM

Jeff here in bremerton Gas is now 1.99.9 for the Good stuff which goes in the Z and 1.85.9 for the Stuff the blazer gets

dat · 03-06-2003, 08:27 PM

$1.69 to $1.75 for the cheap stuff here in MN. Diesel is $1.89 most places, and both of those are the ethanol / soy diesel crap.

Pure Premium is $1.98 where I usually buy it.

t3cochise · 03-06-2003, 09:03 PM

I just filled up with 91 Octane @ 76 for $2.26 per gallon. I use the 91 cuz if I don't it pings like crazy. Needless to say I haven't been driving the Jimmy too much lately. Got a 700r4 sitting in my garage so hopefully that will get me some better mileage per tank. Dan

http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides

Dusti · 03-06-2003, 09:05 PM

$1.99 for super,it went up 4cents today,it goes up about every 4 or five days

68CST327 · 03-06-2003, 09:08 PM

$2.09 for 87 octane!! Why do I have the feeling that Californians are getting the shaft?

mikep · 03-06-2003, 09:22 PM

I work on Vashon Island in Puget Sound. I got 5 gallons of gas in my truck today on the island because I didnt have a chance to fill up this morning on the way to work before I caught the ferry. I paid $2.29 a gallon for 92 octane gas. Its the most I have ever paid in the United states for gasoline.

There was a little gas thing going on in the early 80's down in San Diego when I was in hi school. I dont remember why that was . At The Shell gas station I worked On El Camino Real in Carlsbad we charged $ 1.98 for super unleaded full service. That was 20 years ago and I think inflation would make that about $5 - $6 a gallon in now money. Two years after that in Ft Worth TX I remember buying gas at the Jet station for 47 cents a gallon . Gas pricing is a fickle thing.

I'd be willing to bet after this war with Iraq foolishness is over that gas prices will be down to the $1 a gallon level by next winter ...and in time for the elections !

72shadetree · 03-06-2003, 10:21 PM

been on road so i just got home and havent had a chance to see but i did notice all 3 of mine are on empty so im scared to go out and see till the bank opens lol

rusty ol' 69' · 03-07-2003, 12:39 AM

"The Price of Gas
You Think A Gallon Of Gas Is Expensive?
Consider this;

Diet Snapple 16 oz $1.29 ......... $10.32 per gallon
Lipton Ice Tea 16 oz $1.19 ....... $ 9.52 per gallon
Gatorade 20 oz $1.59 ............... $10.17 per gallon
Ocean Spray 16 oz $1.25 .......... $10.00 per gallon
Brake Fluid 12 oz $3..15 .......... $33.60 per gallon
Vick's Nyquil 6 oz $8.35 ............$178.13 per gallon
Pepto Bismol 4 oz $3.85 .......... $123.20 per gallon
Whiteout 7 oz $1.39 ...................$25.42 per gallon
Scope 1.5 oz $0.99 ......................$84.48 per gallon

and this is the REAL KICKER......

Evian water 9 oz for $1.49 ........ $21.19 per gallon.
$21.19 FOR WATER! ....and the buyers don't even know
the source.

So, the next time you're at the pump, be glad your car
doesn't run on water, Scope, or Whiteout, or God forbid,
PEPTO BISMOL or NYQUIL!!!!"

Orence1 · 03-07-2003, 01:03 AM

We must be winning here in Seattle. Cheapest 87 octane is 1.75 and that is only in a few areas. Most places are 1.85 or higher. Went past the $2.00 mark on the good stuff about a week ago. And of course, I am about to get my BB 72 running!

Seke69 · 03-07-2003, 04:56 AM

For some reason the price seems to change by neighborhood, in Minneapolis along the river it's about $1.69 for 87octane but in Saint Paul on the other side of the same river you pay about $1.75 for 87octane.

right now the c-10 is 86 on gas. it'll have to stay that way cuz I'm POOR...

on a good note though, my s-10, after "installing" a K&N filter, I get somewhere around 23-25mpg. I know I could get a little better, but have yet to put on the new exhaust.

smokekiki · 03-07-2003, 10:50 AM

Looks like you might be "winning"Orence1,but not by much.Here in south east Pa we are only pennies behind.Diesel was 2.07 last night.

Edmond · 03-07-2003, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smokekiki
Looks like you might be "winning"Orence1,but not by much.Here in south east Pa we are only pennies behind.Diesel was 2.07 last night.

Better read more posts Smokekiki, it's $4,82 where I live...

Cya,
Edmond

Stout72 · 03-07-2003, 11:44 AM

For regular, I paid $1.96 at Arco. The Shell station down the street is selling it for $2.19. We alwas get screwed in the San Francisco Bay Area.

SCOTI · 03-07-2003, 12:52 PM

I'm paying around 1.80 for super (93) octane here around Dallas. If I used the cheaper stuff the motor complains. My 74 does ok on regular but I'm so used to putting in super that it gets some as well . . . typical fill-up is 25$ to get back-n-forth to work for the week or $35 to the top (but then it leaks out because the gas cap seal doesn't work worth a sh!t).

smokekiki · 03-07-2003, 12:58 PM

I'm talking about the states Edmond.Are the netherlands like a lot of europe, where a lot of the price is taxes?Are the fuel taxes put to good use?A lot of our states that have fuel taxes for hi-way repair use them for other programs.

Edmond · 03-07-2003, 02:05 PM

Yes I understood that Smokekiki

, I just wanted to point out that no matter were we live, prices are sky high., and it sucks...

Yes most of the price in the Netherlands is taxes. Almost 3/4 of it.
And no they are not put to good use, at least not for road repairs and stuff like that. On top of the hight fuel prices we also have to pay Road Taxes. Luckely not for vehicles older that 25 years, so both the truck and the Camaro are free from that.

Cya,
Edmond

gmc67swb · 03-08-2003, 11:54 AM

$1.59 for 87octane in Crandall, Tx. Commuting to Ft.Worth every day with (45 miles one way) 12 gallon tank. I'm thinking about getting the gas station attendany a birthday card.(first name basis) lol

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02-04-2003, 06:55 PM	#28
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	It's $1.48 a gallon for elcheapo 87 octane here in Moore, Ok. I figured up my mpg and i'm getting 10 per gallon if I run 60 mph on the highway. Anymore than 60 and it goes downhill fast. For instance at 70 I only get freakin 5 miles per gallon. I don't know what gears are in it but it's wound out pretty good going 70. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

02-04-2003, 07:52 PM	#30
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	its jumps around 69.9 to 79.5 per liter thats the range in will very in a week. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-04-2003, 09:59 PM	#31
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	I am on site near Bakersfield California, and am surprised that gas is notmore expensive than it is. Last week I filled up and it was $1.37 per gallon, 87 octane, but this week it is up to $1.51. I always heard Cal. gas was way expensive, but in this spot, it is not so bad. Of course it could be because I am in the middle of a vast oil field......... When I left Maine Jan. 15, gas was $1.52. Incidentally, if gas is a concern, switch rear gears and lose the lopey cams. I get 17-19 mpg in my 68 suburban, with a 350 4 speed and 3.08 rear gears. I think I can improve that, but it remains to be seen....... __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

03-06-2003, 07:31 PM	#32
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	well statistically if the gas prices increased as much as the cost of living we sould be paying around $3 so i think were fortunate for paying $1.79 __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

02-04-2003, 07:24 PM	#29
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	1.45 for regular here in oregon ........premium runs about 1.65 /1.75 a gallon

03-06-2003, 08:10 PM	#33
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	$186 for regular cost almost $40 buck's fill up blazer...... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-06-2003, 08:13 PM	#34
LS1 K-5 Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bremerton, Wa Posts: 102	Jeff here in bremerton Gas is now 1.99.9 for the Good stuff which goes in the Z and 1.85.9 for the Stuff the blazer gets __________________ Mike Friend 2004 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1971 K-5 Blazer

03-06-2003, 08:27 PM	#35
dat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central MN Posts: 88	$1.69 to $1.75 for the cheap stuff here in MN. Diesel is $1.89 most places, and both of those are the ethanol / soy diesel crap. Pure Premium is $1.98 where I usually buy it. __________________ '68 GMC 1500 LWB Fleetside w/350 & 3 spd (for now)

03-06-2003, 09:03 PM	#36
t3cochise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: N. California Posts: 85	Gas in Ca. I just filled up with 91 Octane @ 76 for $2.26 per gallon. I use the 91 cuz if I don't it pings like crazy. Needless to say I haven't been driving the Jimmy too much lately. Got a 700r4 sitting in my garage so hopefully that will get me some better mileage per tank. Dan http://community.webshots.com/user/dansrides __________________ 1972 2wd Jimmy 1967 Camaro 2000 Tahoe Limited 1998 Tahoe 2 door 2 wd

03-06-2003, 09:05 PM	#37
Dusti Not Dusti,just Bob Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Camas,Wa Posts: 247	$1.99 for super,it went up 4cents today,it goes up about every 4 or five days __________________ 72 cheyenne super 1/2ton 89 camaro

03-06-2003, 09:08 PM	#38
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	$2.09 for 87 octane!! Why do I have the feeling that Californians are getting the shaft?

03-06-2003, 09:22 PM	#39
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I work on Vashon Island in Puget Sound. I got 5 gallons of gas in my truck today on the island because I didnt have a chance to fill up this morning on the way to work before I caught the ferry. I paid $2.29 a gallon for 92 octane gas. Its the most I have ever paid in the United states for gasoline. There was a little gas thing going on in the early 80's down in San Diego when I was in hi school. I dont remember why that was . At The Shell gas station I worked On El Camino Real in Carlsbad we charged $ 1.98 for super unleaded full service. That was 20 years ago and I think inflation would make that about $5 - $6 a gallon in now money. Two years after that in Ft Worth TX I remember buying gas at the Jet station for 47 cents a gallon . Gas pricing is a fickle thing. I'd be willing to bet after this war with Iraq foolishness is over that gas prices will be down to the $1 a gallon level by next winter ...and in time for the elections ! __________________ No truck :-(

03-06-2003, 10:21 PM	#40
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	been on road so i just got home and havent had a chance to see but i did notice all 3 of mine are on empty so im scared to go out and see till the bank opens lol __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-07-2003, 12:39 AM	#41
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	"The Price of Gas You Think A Gallon Of Gas Is Expensive? Consider this; Diet Snapple 16 oz $1.29 ......... $10.32 per gallon Lipton Ice Tea 16 oz $1.19 ....... $ 9.52 per gallon Gatorade 20 oz $1.59 ............... $10.17 per gallon Ocean Spray 16 oz $1.25 .......... $10.00 per gallon Brake Fluid 12 oz $3..15 .......... $33.60 per gallon Vick's Nyquil 6 oz $8.35 ............$178.13 per gallon Pepto Bismol 4 oz $3.85 .......... $123.20 per gallon Whiteout 7 oz $1.39 ...................$25.42 per gallon Scope 1.5 oz $0.99 ......................$84.48 per gallon and this is the REAL KICKER...... Evian water 9 oz for $1.49 ........ $21.19 per gallon. $21.19 FOR WATER! ....and the buyers don't even know the source. So, the next time you're at the pump, be glad your car doesn't run on water, Scope, or Whiteout, or God forbid, PEPTO BISMOL or NYQUIL!!!!" __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!



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03-07-2003, 01:03 AM	#42
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	We must be winning here in Seattle. Cheapest 87 octane is 1.75 and that is only in a few areas. Most places are 1.85 or higher. Went past the $2.00 mark on the good stuff about a week ago. And of course, I am about to get my BB 72 running!

03-07-2003, 04:56 AM	#43
Seke69 Space Cadet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 132	For some reason the price seems to change by neighborhood, in Minneapolis along the river it's about $1.69 for 87octane but in Saint Paul on the other side of the same river you pay about $1.75 for 87octane. right now the c-10 is 86 on gas. it'll have to stay that way cuz I'm POOR... on a good note though, my s-10, after "installing" a K&N filter, I get somewhere around 23-25mpg. I know I could get a little better, but have yet to put on the new exhaust.

03-07-2003, 10:50 AM	#44
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Looks like you might be "winning"Orence1,but not by much.Here in south east Pa we are only pennies behind.Diesel was 2.07 last night. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-07-2003, 11:44 AM	#46
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	For regular, I paid $1.96 at Arco. The Shell station down the street is selling it for $2.19. We alwas get screwed in the San Francisco Bay Area. __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

03-07-2003, 12:52 PM	#47
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,132	I'm paying around 1.80 for super (93) octane here around Dallas. If I used the cheaper stuff the motor complains. My 74 does ok on regular but I'm so used to putting in super that it gets some as well . . . typical fill-up is 25$ to get back-n-forth to work for the week or $35 to the top (but then it leaks out because the gas cap seal doesn't work worth a sh!t). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-07-2003, 12:58 PM	#48
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I'm talking about the states Edmond.Are the netherlands like a lot of europe, where a lot of the price is taxes?Are the fuel taxes put to good use?A lot of our states that have fuel taxes for hi-way repair use them for other programs. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-07-2003, 02:05 PM	#49
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Yes I understood that Smokekiki , I just wanted to point out that no matter were we live, prices are sky high., and it sucks... Yes most of the price in the Netherlands is taxes. Almost 3/4 of it. And no they are not put to good use, at least not for road repairs and stuff like that. On top of the hight fuel prices we also have to pay Road Taxes. Luckely not for vehicles older that 25 years, so both the truck and the Camaro are free from that. Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

03-08-2003, 11:54 AM	#50
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	$1.59 for 87octane in Crandall, Tx. Commuting to Ft.Worth every day with (45 miles one way) 12 gallon tank. I'm thinking about getting the gas station attendany a birthday card.(first name basis) lol

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