Gas prices expected to soar past $3/gallon [Archive]


	Commanders Post at The Warpath > Off-Topic Discussion > Parking Lot > Gas prices expected to soar past $3/gallon PDA Gas prices expected to soar past $3/gallon Pages : [1] 2 3 MTK 08-31-2005, 08:42 AM http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=aq8rvfDK1e9U&refer=us This is really getting ridiculous, I've read other articles that say $4 isn't out of the question either. Gmanc711 08-31-2005, 09:21 AM This is out of control. I know its selfish to get pissed about this with all the stuff going on down south, but this is really really getting rediculous. I seriously dont know if i'll have the money to drive to school. illdefined 08-31-2005, 09:23 AM aw, it's ok everybody. we got saddam. :frusty: TheMalcolmConnection 08-31-2005, 09:47 AM Here's an idea... Why don't we take some of that defense money and start using it on alternate fuel sources? I also heard that there's a carbeurator that was developed years ago that allows for 80-100 MPG, but the oil companies bought the idea. I don't know if that's conspiracy theory or not, but it sounds interesting. BDBohnzie 08-31-2005, 10:05 AM Combine Labor Day weekend with the tragedy along the Gulf Coast, and you have higher gas prices...they'll settle down a bit after Labor Day, but expect to see the national average to hover around 2.70 for a while... MTK 08-31-2005, 10:41 AM It already costs me nearly $30 to fill my tank, and it's not like I drive a gas hog I drive a Ford Focus. I seriously don't know how people with SUVs and trucks can afford to fill their tanks. BrudLee 08-31-2005, 10:41 AM Combine Labor Day weekend with the tragedy along the Gulf Coast, and you have higher gas prices...they'll settle down a bit after Labor Day, but expect to see the national average to hover around 2.70 for a while... Wait a minute... That's not a conspiracy! That's logic! Get him!! That Guy 08-31-2005, 06:20 PM this isn't the war as much as the refineries down south that won't be working for a while. The green eco zealots wont let more refineries be built (polution laws etc), and refinery capacity is a bigger problem than getting fuel supplies. part of the gas cost is also inflation too, that's why even though these may be the highest gas prices ever, in relative terms, they're not. saskin 08-31-2005, 06:30 PM Yes, it is getting ridiculous...very ridiculous. But yes, the refineries just can't produce enough and the green peace people don't want more refineries built so it just creates more problems for everyone. RedskinRat 08-31-2005, 07:32 PM If you really want to feel better check out the European gas prices. I would like to see us (the West) divest ourselves of our need for oil (yes, utopian) through alternative fuel sources, better use of public transit and ponies. I never had a pony as a child.......