http://www.gasbuddy.com/GB_Price_List.aspx

6/24/2012 9:48:33 PM

The new sheetz that opened up in Graham last week is 2.97 for regular right now. It's only about a mile south of I40/85 exit for NC87.

6/24/2012 9:49:24 PM

2.8something here in Greenville, SC yesterday. For the past year or so we've been able to curb our driving to where we only fill up 2x a month between both my wife and I for our normal driving though. In other words, I don't pay much attention to the price.

6/24/2012 9:58:20 PM

I think gas was around $1.25 when I started driving. I miss driving around for the sake of exploring new areas.

6/24/2012 10:11:58 PM

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"I think gas was around $1.25 when I started driving."

i must be old

the summer after my senior year of high school, it was $0.95-0.99/gallon

[Edited on June 25, 2012 at 8:06 AM. Reason : fo' rizzle]

6/25/2012 8:06:18 AM

It dipped into the $0.85 cent range for me when I was in high school

Filled up yesterday for $3.42/gallon at one of the cheaper stations off South Saunders. Now that a barrel of oil is down to $78 my fingers are crossed for it dipping well down into the 2's.

[Edited on June 25, 2012 at 8:41 AM. Reason : k]

6/25/2012 8:27:20 AM

^that's about $0.20 higher than prices I've seen around Raleigh lately...

[Edited on June 25, 2012 at 8:30 AM. Reason : assuming you mean regular and not mid/premium grades]

6/25/2012 8:30:09 AM

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"The new sheetz that opened up in Graham last week is 2.97 for regular right now. It's only about a mile south of I40/85 exit for NC87."

I paid $2.95 at the Wal-Mart in Graham on Saturday.

6/25/2012 8:37:21 AM

^^my cars only take premium, and I only get fuel from Top Tier rated fuel brands.

6/25/2012 8:41:35 AM

I remember when gas was around $0.80 as well, and I remember bitching when it was $0.90 and then $1. Cost me $10-$12 to fill up my maxima. Those were the days.

6/25/2012 8:51:56 AM

Gas was only $3.12 in Wilmington this weekend. Hoping that means Raleigh won't be far behind.

6/25/2012 9:07:30 AM

^I've seen $3.19 around Raleigh yesterday

6/25/2012 9:08:55 AM

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"It dipped into the $0.85 cent range for me when I was in high school "

I remember those days fondly. $10 would get me about 3/4 of a tank. Nowadays $10 doesn't even get you a quarter, and that's on a car with a 5 gallon smaller tank.

I'll be happy if gas ever goes back under $3/gallon and stays there for any appreciable amount of time. It does seem kind of funny that a few years ago (2008 or 2009?) folks were all up in arms when it went over $4/gallon briefly. Now, anything below $3.50 seems "good" by comparision.

[Edited on June 25, 2012 at 9:25 AM. Reason : ^Paid something like $3.36 on Saturday. Closest gas station being near the interstate FTL.]

6/25/2012 9:24:17 AM

$3 09 this morning around mcgee's crossroads in johnston county. it's still around $3.30 near ncsu campus though.

6/25/2012 12:51:56 PM

i only got 95mpg last week, so i'm really glad prices are going down

6/25/2012 1:01:51 PM

yes but you drive around on a scooter

6/25/2012 1:05:07 PM

nobody is jealous of your liquor-cycle's mpgs

6/25/2012 1:22:14 PM

3.05 around petersburg VA ... love it

6/25/2012 1:23:10 PM

topped off today in Burlington. BP on S. Mebane was at 2.97

6/25/2012 1:25:28 PM

Gas prices have been going up steadily for the past month, it's about time to start complaining again.


Also, regardless of what happens with Hurricane Isaac I'm sure gas companies are pleased to have an excuse to price gouge even more.

8/28/2012 3:10:29 PM

i'm getting better fuel economy on my scootscoot with my new office location

BRING ON THE EXPENSIVE FUEL

8/28/2012 3:20:00 PM

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"topped off today in Burlington. BP on S. Mebane was at 2.97"

Dammit, I thought this was a recent post. I was going to say I filled up there yesterday at $3.56

8/28/2012 3:24:15 PM

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"nobody is jealous of your liquor-cycle's mpgs"

8/28/2012 3:24:52 PM

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"nobody is jealous of your liquor-cycle's mpgs"

i can't imagine who you're talking to, since i don't have a liquor cycle

and it matters not if anyone is jealous...when i get at least 3x the fuel economy (city mileage) of your average 4-banger, it makes little difference to me whether gas is $3, $4, or $5/gallon

8/28/2012 3:32:03 PM

up to $5.50 USD/gal a few days ago here in queerbec. back down to around $5. I'm going to drive across the border just to fill up

8/28/2012 3:32:42 PM

$4.15 here. quitcherbitchin

8/28/2012 3:33:32 PM

jinx thread

9/24/2012 4:07:31 PM

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" and it matters not if anyone is jealous...when i get at least 3x the fuel economy (city mileage) of your average 4-banger, it makes little difference to me whether gas is $3, $4, or $5/gallon. "

Let me know how great that thing is when you get run over or how it rides in the cold inclement weather.

9/25/2012 9:10:07 AM

I'm sure gas prices will drop just before the election. You just know it will...

9/25/2012 9:10:58 AM

So, let's start having elections every quarter.

9/25/2012 9:13:36 AM

Dear God no! I can't handle the mass stupidity that surrounds major elections.

Also, still hovering around 3.85 here. I'm so tired of the 10-15 cent markup for credit. I never have cash

9/25/2012 9:32:32 AM

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"Let me know how great that thing is when you get run over or how it rides in the cold inclement weather."

i've been hit twice (and was physically okay each time...just some damage to the scootscoot)...don't get me wrong, it's downright scary when folks aren't paying attention and you realize that their mistake could kill you much more easily than if i were in a tank

but your argument is retarded, as i'm sure you're aware...because in a thread discussing gas prices, fuel economy is the most relevant comparison (within reason...if you NEED a truck for your job, for example, saying that a scooter is "better" is silly)...but since many people ride alone in their sedans, it's a perfectly valid comparison to make

as for the cold weather, i've ridden my scooter year-round (including crazy cold days in the winter) since i got my first one in 2008...my newest one is fuel injected, so it does a lot better in the cold than did my carbureted scoot (also, i'm not a pussy)

9/25/2012 9:52:29 AM

what's your scooter top out at? I don't understand these scooters that I encounter in south Raleigh that can barely go 35 mph.

9/25/2012 9:56:10 AM

I think that's a legally mandated top speed for scooters that can legally be operated without a driver's license. The rest of them are technically treated like motorcycles (and I can't really understand why you wouldn't just buy a motorcycle instead).

9/25/2012 10:00:13 AM

Yeah I thought you could get one without a license up to a certain engine size (50 cc?). Perfect for people with multiple DUI convictions

9/25/2012 10:04:47 AM

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"what's your scooter top out at? I don't understand these scooters that I encounter in south Raleigh that can barely go 35 mph."

mine tops out at around 67-68 if i'm going downhill, 64-65 on level ground, around 60 up a steep hill

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"I think that's a legally mandated top speed for scooters that can legally be operated without a driver's license."

yeah, the engine has to be LESS than 50cc and you can't go faster than 30mph (or so i was told by a cop)...and yeah, you don't need a license (of any kind), insurance, or tags (hence the "liquor cycle" references)

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"The rest of them are technically treated like motorcycles (and I can't really understand why you wouldn't just buy a motorcycle instead)."

i used to have a '82 nighthawk 650 and got rid of it when i realized i had no use for something that big...i simply didn't/don't have time to go ride for fun, had no need to ride on the interstate, and getting crappy mileage in the city just so i can have a "real" motorcycle wasn't worth it

i got a 50cc scooter after that and got frustrated by the limitation...i found a good deal on a rebel 250 and tripleD4u re-bored the scooter for 60cc at the same time...i found the rebel to be too small and unimpressive (both in performance and fuel economy) and i still wanted to go faster than the 60cc big-bore scooter

so i sold both of those and imported the one i have now, which is a 110cc fuel-injected honda...i've never gotten less than 94mpg and frequently top 100mpg (it gets spectacular stop-and-go fuel economy and the all-out economy is comparatively meh, but still in the mid-90s)

also, fwiw, i drove the scooter for more than 2 years without tags or insurance (or a US title for that matter), so i "saved" on that...i did get the US title, insurance, and tags this past spring, though

i keep track of my fuel economy and over my 4-cyl saturn, i've saved more than $1000 in gas since i got the scooter...and it was only around $1600 in the first place

i can't think of a single reason for ME to get a motorcycle...there's simply nothing but disadvantages in it

9/25/2012 10:14:47 AM

I can definitely see it making sense if you live less than 10 miles from work and don't need to take the interstate to get there. Unfortunately I am neither of those.

9/25/2012 10:19:15 AM

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"I can definitely see it making sense if you live less than 10 miles from work and don't need to take the interstate to get there."

and this is me...i COULD take the interstate, but it wouldn't make my commute any faster

i'd ride my scooter if i were more than 10 miles from work...i'm not sure what my limit is, though, as i'm sure that it would get uncomfortable after a certain amount of time (and depending on the road quality)

the longest i've ever ridden it at one time is around 40 minutes...i wasn't uncomfortable



[Edited on September 25, 2012 at 10:27 AM. Reason : pics]

9/25/2012 10:25:15 AM

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"I'm sure gas prices will drop just before the election. You just know it will... "

I'd be ok with that as long as the reason isn't a near catastrophic recession like it was before the 2008 election.

9/25/2012 10:31:30 AM

^As far as scooters go that one is pretty nice.

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"Getting close to election time. Just wait until after the election when they raise gas prices "due to war with Iran" and "conflicts in the middle east". "

Closer to election time now and the prices are around $0.40/gal higher than when that was written. If they raise them after the election we'll see over $4/gallon for regular for only the second time that I can remember (in this part of the country anyway).

9/25/2012 10:37:21 AM

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"I'm sure gas prices will drop just before the election. You just know it will..."

I'd be interested in reading your theory of the price control mechanisms Obama has at his disposal over gas prices.

9/25/2012 12:07:32 PM

IN SOVIET RUSSIA, PRICES GAS YOU!

9/25/2012 12:09:38 PM

gas was cheaper in NY when i went like 3 weeks ago.

Actually it was cheaper everywhere north of here, although i think it was basically the same. Either way $3 somethin to go 30 miles or so is totally worth it. Either way ride your high horse or get off it.

Either way I'm Krallum and I approved this message.

9/25/2012 1:02:47 PM

^^^well he could always release a bunch from the strategic reserve for a variety of reasons

9/25/2012 1:24:47 PM

woo hoo! just paid less than $3 for gas

10/23/2012 10:49:21 PM

A bump. And in skimming the thread...

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"I'm sure gas prices will drop just before the election. You just know it will..."

We should change the term length for president to one year. Lower gas prices and feel good stories about the economy every year.

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"So, let's start having elections every quarter."

Ah, creature of habit.

[Edited on October 24, 2012 at 7:54 AM. Reason : -]

10/24/2012 7:37:18 AM

gas prices



haha, bitches.

10/24/2012 8:51:41 AM

^What's the story with that? Gas pump error?

10/24/2012 9:21:28 AM

^^^^I'm not sure I've ever been so excited over saving $5-6 that I felt the need to post it on the internet

10/24/2012 10:08:39 AM