Gas Prices - Part 2 - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Stocker** · 08-06-2023, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Congratulations to the citizens of Oregon who, after more than 70 years, now have the freedom to pump their own gas. Lol.

Seriously? Good, it's about time! I question the 70 years though. I was born & raised in Oregon and I remember pumping my own gas in the 1960s. I thought the ban was implemented sometime in the '70s to employ people who lost jobs due to the massive reductions in the timber industry.

Or maybe my memory is failing me (again).

LONGHAIR · 08-06-2023, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Congratulations to the citizens of Oregon who, after more than 70 years, now have the freedom to pump their own gas. Lol.

They are trying to hold on though. They still can't have more self-serve pumps that they do full serve at the same station. They are trying to leave it open for those who don't want to do it.

New Jersey is the lone hold-out now.

Self-service has been an option here in Ohio since the mid 1970s.
The first time I was hit by a car was from running back and forth between pumps, working as an attendant. (1978) We had 6 full-service pumps and 3 self-service. That flipped about a year after I started (3 to 6) and never went completely to self-service, while I was there. (1981)

Something funny is going on here....someone didn't get the message? Some of the places out in the suburbs are selling for $3.04 yet in town it's $3.39

**Stocker** · 08-06-2023, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

Something funny is going on here....someone didn't get the message? Some of the places out in the suburbs are selling for $3.04 yet in town it's $3.39

You're lucky.... we are still at $5.50.

best view · 08-06-2023, 05:22 PM

Yea but they wash your windows and check your oil

**Stocker** · 08-06-2023, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by best view

Yea but they wash your windows and check your oil

I worked part-time in a service station when I was 15. Washed the windshield (other windows if you asked), underhood check included oil and coolant, check & air up tires, just about anything the customer wanted. Oil change & lube job included vacuuming the interior. Full service and I got paid $1 per hour.

farmall · 08-07-2023, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Congratulations to the citizens of Oregon who, after more than 70 years, now have the freedom to pump their own gas. Lol.

Yes, we get to pump our own gas but it is mandated from above that the price for self serve and attendent pumped must remain the same.
It's still welfare for anyone that can't pass a drug test or is a felon.
Who makes these laws?

**Stocker** · 08-07-2023, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by farmall

Yes, we get to pump our own gas but it is mandated from above that the price for self serve and attendent pumped must remain the same.
It's still welfare for anyone that can't pass a drug test or is a felon.
Who makes these laws?

We know who, but we can't (and shouldn't) discuss it here.

**3757chevy** · 08-07-2023, 11:36 PM

I don't remember the last time I saw a full service station. I worked at one in 1972 for .90 per hour, pumped it for 30cents per gallon . Back then there was only 1 station in town that was self serve at 27cents. I just filled my Blazer and it was $4.59 for premium.

**kwmech** · 08-08-2023, 12:53 AM

Prices are up 30 cents per in just the past 10 days. We're approaching 5.50 real quick

yuccales · 08-08-2023, 07:39 AM

Yesterday $4.95 about the cheapest in town.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-08-2023, 08:24 PM

SPR still trending toward E yet crude oil exports have never been higher.

weq92f · 08-22-2023, 07:34 PM

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Filled the rig all the way up…

-klb

**Boog** · 08-23-2023, 06:26 AM

Good thing. You were running on fumes!

Ours dropped to $3.23 this week.

**68bowtie** · 08-23-2023, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

SPR still trending toward E yet crude oil exports have never been higher.

Don’t look under there

dieseldawg142 · 08-23-2023, 09:26 AM

$7.26 a gal this morning...grrr

**Ironhorse** · 09-19-2023, 09:05 PM

While running some errands in Wichita this morning the Tahoe was needing some gas. Our local Quick Trip (QT) gas n go's pricing is a bit strange to me. Three stations spread out thru town,all the same QT brand had three different prices? From $3.79 to $3.69 to $3.57 ?????

Guess I don't understand how all three stations selling under the same brand would have three different pricings with one being a $0.22 per gallon spread from the highest? Seems odd to me?

**Steeveedee** · 09-19-2023, 09:50 PM

The story I heard about prices has to do with how close a station is to a major highway. The closer, the higher. Don't know the truth of that, though, but maybe it could be checked out by anyone who cares.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-20-2023, 08:55 AM

Fun fact about the cost of gasoline in CA from the US Energy Information Agency...

"California gasoline prices are generally higher and more variable than prices in other states because relatively few refineries produce California's unique blend of gasoline. California's reformulated gasoline program is more stringent than the federal government's program. California's tax on gasoline is also higher than most states' gasoline tax.

California refineries need to run at near full capacity to meet the state's gasoline demand. If more than one of its refineries experiences operating problems at the same time, California's gasoline prices can increase substantially. Even when supplies are available from other West Coast refineries, U.S. Gulf Coast refineries, or from foreign refineries, they can take a relatively long time to arrive in California."

and with regard to local price differences...

"Prices at gasoline stations are often highest in locations with fewer gasoline stations. Even stations located close together may have different traffic patterns, rent, and sources of supply that influence pricing."

72c20customcamper · 09-20-2023, 10:08 AM

Reg is 3.79 - 3.85 the non E 91 is now 4.79 . Diesel is 4.19

**Getter-Done** · 09-20-2023, 10:51 AM

$3.31 here now

**MySons68C20** · 09-20-2023, 11:09 AM

$5.65 for diesel yesterday in Aberdeen WA.....
Congratulations, Washington State has the highest price per gallon in the lower 48.
What a joke and it's not going to get better anytime soon I fear.

**Stocker** · 09-20-2023, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MySons68C20

$5.65 for diesel yesterday in Aberdeen WA.....
Congratulations, Washington State has the highest price per gallon in the lower 48.

Maybe not.... We're at $5.70 for 87 octane regular, and a few cents higher at the local Valero. Haven't looked at diesel prices lately.

truckin 79 · 09-20-2023, 03:33 PM

Gas prices as off late are nothing but price gouging. All the gas companies have recorded record profits. Heck all the prices you see from food to electric bills are price gouging. Kind of funny gas companies are producing so much oil they are exporting more then they import now.
https://www.reuters.com/business/ene...23-2022-12-19/
Like someone mentioned it is entertaining how if you go block to block gas is up or down by .10. I forget what gas station it is but if you pay cash it is .10 cheaper.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-20-2023, 03:50 PM

On June 27th 2023 the per barrel cost of oil was $67.68. On Sept 18th 2023 that price was $91.47 and it remains over $90 today. The raw material for refineries costs more so it's no surprise that their product will in turn be priced higher.

**68bowtie** · 09-21-2023, 02:00 AM

I drove past Chevron today $5.599 regular

08-06-2023, 05:22 PM	#4
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,003	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 Yea but they wash your windows and check your oil

08-07-2023, 11:36 PM	#8
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,874	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 I don't remember the last time I saw a full service station. I worked at one in 1972 for .90 per hour, pumped it for 30cents per gallon . Back then there was only 1 station in town that was self serve at 27cents. I just filled my Blazer and it was $4.59 for premium. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

08-08-2023, 12:53 AM	#9
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,401	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 Prices are up 30 cents per in just the past 10 days. We're approaching 5.50 real quick

08-08-2023, 07:39 AM	#10
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,604	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 Yesterday $4.95 about the cheapest in town.

08-08-2023, 08:24 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,306	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 SPR still trending toward E yet crude oil exports have never been higher. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-22-2023, 07:34 PM	#12
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,957	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 . Filled the rig all the way up… -klb Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold Last edited by weq92f; 08-22-2023 at 11:14 PM.

08-23-2023, 06:26 AM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,001	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 Good thing. You were running on fumes! Ours dropped to $3.23 this week. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-23-2023, 09:26 AM	#15
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,805	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 $7.26 a gal this morning...grrr

09-19-2023, 09:05 PM	#16
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,068	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 While running some errands in Wichita this morning the Tahoe was needing some gas. Our local Quick Trip (QT) gas n go's pricing is a bit strange to me. Three stations spread out thru town,all the same QT brand had three different prices? From $3.79 to $3.69 to $3.57 ????? Guess I don't understand how all three stations selling under the same brand would have three different pricings with one being a $0.22 per gallon spread from the highest? Seems odd to me? __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-19-2023, 09:50 PM	#17
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,131	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 The story I heard about prices has to do with how close a station is to a major highway. The closer, the higher. Don't know the truth of that, though, but maybe it could be checked out by anyone who cares. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-20-2023, 08:55 AM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,306	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 Fun fact about the cost of gasoline in CA from the US Energy Information Agency... "California gasoline prices are generally higher and more variable than prices in other states because relatively few refineries produce California's unique blend of gasoline. California's reformulated gasoline program is more stringent than the federal government's program. California's tax on gasoline is also higher than most states' gasoline tax. California refineries need to run at near full capacity to meet the state's gasoline demand. If more than one of its refineries experiences operating problems at the same time, California's gasoline prices can increase substantially. Even when supplies are available from other West Coast refineries, U.S. Gulf Coast refineries, or from foreign refineries, they can take a relatively long time to arrive in California." and with regard to local price differences... "Prices at gasoline stations are often highest in locations with fewer gasoline stations. Even stations located close together may have different traffic patterns, rent, and sources of supply that influence pricing." __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 09-20-2023 at 08:56 AM. Reason: added

09-20-2023, 10:08 AM	#19
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,175	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 Reg is 3.79 - 3.85 the non E 91 is now 4.79 . Diesel is 4.19 __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-20-2023, 10:51 AM	#20
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,792	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 $3.31 here now __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

09-20-2023, 11:09 AM	#21
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 902	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 $5.65 for diesel yesterday in Aberdeen WA..... Congratulations, Washington State has the highest price per gallon in the lower 48. What a joke and it's not going to get better anytime soon I fear.

09-20-2023, 03:33 PM	#23
truckin 79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CO Posts: 731	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 Gas prices as off late are nothing but price gouging. All the gas companies have recorded record profits. Heck all the prices you see from food to electric bills are price gouging. Kind of funny gas companies are producing so much oil they are exporting more then they import now. https://www.reuters.com/business/ene...23-2022-12-19/ Like someone mentioned it is entertaining how if you go block to block gas is up or down by .10. I forget what gas station it is but if you pay cash it is .10 cheaper. __________________ 79 Chevy 2wd BIG10 350 TH400



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09-20-2023, 03:50 PM	#24
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,306	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 On June 27th 2023 the per barrel cost of oil was $67.68. On Sept 18th 2023 that price was $91.47 and it remains over $90 today. The raw material for refineries costs more so it's no surprise that their product will in turn be priced higher. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-21-2023, 02:00 AM	#25
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,441	Re: Gas Prices - Part 2 I drove past Chevron today $5.599 regular __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

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