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Son of a Bitch...When does it end...

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My better half just called from work and told me that gas was going up 40-50 cents today or tomorrow.

Anybody else hear this?

Doesn't the government know that this shit is effecting the jump ticket prices?[:/]
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My better half just called from work and told me that gas was going up 40-50 cents today or tomorrow.
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When does it end...
[:/]


enough threads about this in Speaker's corner...

but it might end :
-when people stop driving with ridiculously big vehicles
-when the so called greatest country, land of freedom etc signs and applies the Kyoto thingy..
-when the same country stops their "holy crusades"...
scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM

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Whats amazing is last wednsday I was at the Ford dealership about to sign the papers for my dream truck. F-150 4 door 5.4 liter v8 4x4. For some reason I backed out to sleep on it. Shown to be the smartest thing I've ever done...and I am not a smart man...:P
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enough threads about this in Speaker's corner...



I wasn't concerned with starting a Bush/Clinton debate. Over there in SC everything is the fault of one of those two...:D
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And just how well is Kyoto holding down gas prices in YOUR country, hm?


well if SOME people didn't waste natural resources with their ridiculous trucks and stretch Hummers, it could help keep the prices down ALL OVER THE WORLD... :):)
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i have a problem with some who complain about the price of gas. diesel fuel and gas aren't the only commodities that are steadily increasing. what about cigarettes, booze.....etc

i never hear any complaints about any of these vices. wonder why not? :o
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"You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

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well if SOME people didn't waste natural resources with their ridiculous trucks and stretch Hummers, it could help keep the prices down ALL OVER THE WORLD... and have cheaper jump tickets for everyone
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You still havent told me how Kyoto would lower gas prices.
If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

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Actually you people have very little to complain about the price of gas in the US is much lower most other countries.

Try R5,66 a litre

litres -> US gallons | 1Litre = 0.2642 Gallons

Rand -> Dollar | R6.50 +- = $1


So always look on the bright side !
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Actually you people have very little to complain about the price of gas in the US is much lower most other countries.

Try R5,66 a litre

litres -> US gallons | 1Litre = 0.2642 Gallons

Rand -> Dollar | R6.50 +- = $1
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Maybe, our gasoline producers are trying to catch-up to the rest of the world!?
I can see it now... 4-cylander cars and 55-mph. speed limits! I would say, history does repeat itself. Just like the '70s!:D


Chuck


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by wasting less fossile fuel maybe...



I still dont understand how Kyoto is going to accomplish this.


***go hug a tree now. ***

What are you trying to say here. If all your gonna do is throw 1lines at me all day it's not gonna work my friend. Say something with some intelligence and maybe I will take you more serious.
If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

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>My better half just called from work and told me that gas was
>going up 40-50 cents today or tomorrow.

Yep, depending on the condition of the drilling platforms that were damaged in the gulf.

>Doesn't the government know that this shit is effecting the jump ticket prices?

I hear it's the fault of some bitch named Katrina.

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Yep, depending on the condition of the drilling platforms that were damaged in the gulf.



What does that have to do with why fuel is so high today? I KNOW a guy who is as smart as you are knows the real reason that fuel prices are so high.

Just in case you hadn't had time to look at it I'll give you a hint... Look at the number of U.S. refineries that are up and running right now.


As for the price increase because of the storm.... Thats nothing more than an opportunity for them to make more money.

Pendejo

He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!!

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As for the price increase because of the storm.... Thats nothing more than an opportunity for them to make more money.

- Sounds about right and par for the course.>:( Cuz I'm sure that they're not covered by any insurance policy!!

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What does that have to do with why fuel is so high today?...

Just in case you hadn't had time to look at it I'll give you a hint... Look at the number of U.S. refineries that are up and running right now....

As for the price increase because of the storm.... Thats nothing more than an opportunity for them to make more money....



I am talking about the increase this week not the increase over the last year and a half. If you watch CNN they have reported 92% of the oil produced from the Gulf of Mexico has been wiped out. Thats an estimated 3 million barrels since Monday. That just might have an effect on why gas is going up again, more so that just trying to make a dollar this time.
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Ok... I'll play along.....


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I am talking about the increase this week not the increase over the last year and a half. If you watch CNN they have reported 92% of the oil produced from the Gulf of Mexico has been wiped out. Thats an estimated 3 million barrels since Monday. That just might have an effect on why gas is going up again, more so that just trying to make a dollar this time.




Ever wonder why you didn't hear about this kind of thing in the past? I'm sure this isn't the first bad storm to come through that part of the country.... I think you might want to read between the lines in the CNN report.... It didn't say that the oil rigs were destroyed now did it.... Think of it this way. How long do you think it takes a barrel of oil that comes out of the rig today to get to the refinery??? When you have that number you will understand (at least I think you will) why I said what I said....

Ever look at the amount of oil that is imported into the U.S. from foreign countries? When you get that percentage... It kind of makes you wonder why (if its not all about the money) we base our prices on what OPEC is doing this week....


Don't get me wrong.... I'm all for them making money... I just get pissed off at all the "spin" that gets put into it.

Pendejo

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Ok... I'll play along.....
I think you might want to read between the lines in the CNN report.... It didn't say that the oil rigs were destroyed now did it....



No lines to read between, the pics and video of the rig platforms destroyed and floating around the gulf contributed to the statement made about the loss.

I don't know how long it takes to produce one barrel of oil, but the rigs lost in the gulf contribute to 1/4 of oil produced in the US.
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