In light of Tallen’s thread.

So I got a call earlier from my mom talking about how she was happy that she had gotten gas earlier on in the day, because gas jumped 12 cents back home today from morning to afternoon.  She also said that they are asking people to limit their purchases to 10 gallons when possible. 

70's gas scare again?

Speculation on Refineries being knocked out by Ike, that's all it is. Oil prices are down below $100 now but gas wholesale prices jumped due to the fact that the bulk of our fuel refining is done on the Texas gulf-coast.


Edit:

That said, I doubt Ike will make landfall as a Cat3. Probably a strong Cat2, but not a Cat3, we've been seeing colder than normal gulf temperatures this season which means that there's less warm water to allow the storm to gain strength.

Edited by tallen702 - 11 September 2008 at 7:44pm

USAF, I think you might see some "gouging" cases going to the attorney general if that kind of stuff keeps up in your neck of the woods.

The Mayor of Houston issued a stern warning against price gougers and whatnot, so I think that might be a reason gas prices stayed low at least until I filled up.

Ahh, Peace of mind.

Yay for being at college and not having to drive

Its still 4$ here.

Have you guys ever seen this? http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx

stick_boy_2002 wrote: i wasnt going to get gas today, but my low gas light lit up in the jeep so i had to or i wouldnt have made it home.

Pfft, I can drive back and forth to work for three days after my 'Low Fuel' light comes on in my Blazer.


Edited by Reb Cpl - 12 September 2008 at 3:35pm

Gas was $3.59 here a couple of weeks ago.  Today some places have it at $3.79 while others have it at $4.49.  Said places aren't but a few miles apart too.

I thought it was illegal for gas prices to go up because of a hurricane. :P oh well.