mirage62 0 #1 November 23, 2005 During the recent hysteria about gas prices I wondered if gas would get back down below $1.99. I believe many predicted gas would stay above $3.00. Certainly the idea that it would fall below $2.00 would have been mocked by some. I believe that we will see gas at $1.85 within 8 months. Any takers? For what it's worth I wish we would keep acting like it was $5.00 a gallon. It's the only way we will keep working to get off being oil dependant. It's now at $2.04 across the street. But I live in Georgia.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #2 November 23, 2005 It'll go down again. SUV sales are already recovering. Look...something shiny, i'm a consumer with the memory of a goldfish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #3 November 23, 2005 I think the gas companies determine their declining price point based on the decibel meter. Punch it up high, wait for the screaming to ensue, then gently lower it down till the decibel level is acceptable. Ever notice that when this happens, it never goes back to the price we had the year before? Please don't flame me, I'm just making a funny and don't need the "demand-related" class.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #4 November 23, 2005 QuoteIt'll go down again. SUV sales are already recovering. Look...something shiny, i'm a consumer with the memory of a goldfish Don't bet on SUV sales being linked to gas prices! Look at the UK, we're at $7 per US Gallon ($1.70/litre) and there's no shortage of SUVs being sold. If someone's dozy enough to buy what amounts to a Barbie-Jeep on steroids, don't expect some sensible consideration like gas prices to deter them! Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #5 November 23, 2005 Yeah, but you guys don't actually have to drive them anywhere. You just get them to show off to neighbors while parked. We actually have to travel some distance between points There actually is a short term direct correlation between gas prices and SUV sales here in the states. However if gas climbed and stayed at a higher price, I'm sure SUV sales would recover to pre-price-climb rates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #6 November 23, 2005 Quote I believe that we will see gas at $1.85 within 8 months. Any takers? Within 8 monthes? Definately. In 8 monthes? Definately not. Remember that gas prices are cyclical. Every year they peak in the summer and bottom out in the winter. Right now, with $2.15ish prices, prices are at about the peak summer prices of 2004. Prices are currently trending down, but they will start trending back up towards springtime, and will peak again in the summer - probably near $3.00/gallon. Next summers prices will be similar to the prices this summer, before the huricanes. I predict next summer will infact be higher than this summer - before the huricanes. To answer your question, yes - I think we'll see $1.85 prices in late winter. Those will still be record high prices for that time of year, so we shouldn't celebrate too loudly. Shortly after prices will start to pick back up as the driving season starts up again. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #7 November 23, 2005 moreover, how much of this rapid drop we've seen this month had to do with the Congressional hearings to consider applying a windfalls tax on the industry? For once the artificial price manipulations favor us, but I wouldn't bet on that continuing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #8 November 23, 2005 I paid $1.86 Tuesday"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #9 November 23, 2005 Quotemoreover, how much of this rapid drop we've seen this month had to do with the Congressional hearings to consider applying a windfalls tax on the industry? Doubtful. The decline in crude oil prices have been pretty consistent since refinderies started coming back online. The oil and gas industry continues to show signs of a healthy, effective market. The people I've met in the petroleum industry are not nearly smart enough to get away with the kind of price manipulation that people keep acusing them of. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #10 November 23, 2005 QuoteI paid $1.86 Tuesday We are paying $1.89 at a few stations for regular and $2.19 at the same ones for premium. Most are still slightly above $2.00 for reg, though. Demand has dropped about 8% since Katrina. Edited to add: http://www.gaspricewatch.com/new/ If you are interested in getting the lowest price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #11 November 23, 2005 QuoteI paid $1.86 Tuesday Jeezus! I just looked out the window and it's still at $2.51 across the street. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #12 November 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteI paid $1.86 Tuesday Jeezus! I just looked out the window and it's still at $2.51 across the street. Blues, Dave I wonder how much of that is tax? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artistcalledian 0 #13 November 23, 2005 can you imagine the uproar if Americans had to pay $7 a gallon ________________________________________ drive it like you stole it and f*ck the police Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #14 November 23, 2005 Quotecan you imagine the uproar if Americans had to pay $7 a gallon Yep, might have to start a war if that happened. Just kidding, just kidding.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #15 November 23, 2005 QuoteBut I live in Georgia. QuoteTHE GAS GAP US Highest Price: Pukalani, HI US Average: US Lowest Price: Evans, GA Information found at http://www.gaspricewatch.com Thanks Gravitymaster Aren't you glad you don't live in HI?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #16 November 23, 2005 Quote Aren't you glad you don't live in HI? Actually, I did live on Oahu for 3 years. If I was going to live there now, I'd probably do most of my driving on my Harley. Gotta adjust to where you live. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #17 November 23, 2005 Oh don't get me wrong, I'd move and live in HI just for the experience no matter the cost of the fuel. I'd get me one of those mopedsMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites artistcalledian 0 #18 November 23, 2005 QuoteI'd get me one of those mopeds with a basket on the front for your dogs to sit in?________________________________________ drive it like you stole it and f*ck the police Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #19 November 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteI'd get me one of those mopeds with a basket on the front for your dogs to sit in? I'll get you my pretty! I'd just have to make sure I stay away from the water, wouldn't want to meltMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rushmc 23 #20 November 23, 2005 Where you at? I got this gas in Marshalltown Iowa."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #21 November 24, 2005 QuoteThe people I've met in the petroleum industry are not nearly smart enough to get away with the kind of price manipulation that people keep acusing them of. Those of us living in California know better. It's pretty easy to manipulate with the consolidation of late. Crude oil prices haven't dropped that much, either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airdweller 0 #22 November 25, 2005 For what it's worth Yesterday I paid $1.98------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Channman 2 #23 November 25, 2005 Ah, 1.89 with my Kroger Card. Life is good, like a Merry Christmas present early. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mirage62 0 #24 November 25, 2005 For what it's worth gas just hit $1.99 here. Yes it will go back up, but is this the free market working or did all that "bad press" scare the evil people into lowering the price of gas What will be the next big problem to hit us? The expensive gas problem seems to be old news.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pre7117 0 #25 November 25, 2005 i SAW $1.93 THIS MORNING (DETROIT AREA)HELLFISH 429 POPS 11113 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
flyangel2 2 #17 November 23, 2005 Oh don't get me wrong, I'd move and live in HI just for the experience no matter the cost of the fuel. I'd get me one of those mopedsMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artistcalledian 0 #18 November 23, 2005 QuoteI'd get me one of those mopeds with a basket on the front for your dogs to sit in?________________________________________ drive it like you stole it and f*ck the police Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #19 November 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteI'd get me one of those mopeds with a basket on the front for your dogs to sit in? I'll get you my pretty! I'd just have to make sure I stay away from the water, wouldn't want to meltMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #20 November 23, 2005 Where you at? I got this gas in Marshalltown Iowa."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #21 November 24, 2005 QuoteThe people I've met in the petroleum industry are not nearly smart enough to get away with the kind of price manipulation that people keep acusing them of. Those of us living in California know better. It's pretty easy to manipulate with the consolidation of late. Crude oil prices haven't dropped that much, either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdweller 0 #22 November 25, 2005 For what it's worth Yesterday I paid $1.98------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channman 2 #23 November 25, 2005 Ah, 1.89 with my Kroger Card. Life is good, like a Merry Christmas present early. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #24 November 25, 2005 For what it's worth gas just hit $1.99 here. Yes it will go back up, but is this the free market working or did all that "bad press" scare the evil people into lowering the price of gas What will be the next big problem to hit us? The expensive gas problem seems to be old news.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pre7117 0 #25 November 25, 2005 i SAW $1.93 THIS MORNING (DETROIT AREA)HELLFISH 429 POPS 11113 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
