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04/28/2006 11:21:42 AM · #126 |
costs £5 to fill my vespa in the uk and lasts 2 weeks.
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04/28/2006 11:41:37 AM · #127 |
When I was 18 I could get 8.0gal of gas for 1 hrs wages. I got 12-13mpg.
Today I get 8.3 gal of gas per hour of wage and I get 18mpg.
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What is the issue?
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04/28/2006 11:45:50 AM · #128 |
The issue is that Gas companies run this country in a sense,
80% of senators and presidantial canidates get most of there funds from oil companies and ciggeret companies, so that when bill come to thier desk they know why they are there so they dont vote on it, or help interest groups
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04/28/2006 11:56:27 AM · #129 |
Exxon reported a 10 billion dollar profit in their first quarterly report yesterday. geeeeeeeesh
It's about $3.00 per gallon in my area in Alabama.
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04/28/2006 11:58:51 AM · #130 |
Originally posted by TroyMosley:
The issue is that Gas companies run this country in a sense,
80% of senators and presidantial canidates get most of there funds from oil companies and ciggeret companies, so that when bill come to thier desk they know why they are there so they dont vote on it, or help interest groups |
When I look at my 401K, the profit from the oil companies affect my growth. The more they make the more I make. The 10's of thousands of employees in that industry make money, We all make money in a small way. As soon as we get vehicles that do not use as much fuel and get more miles to the gallon will also affect us. The less money the gov collects on gas, means not enough money to fix the rds. Other taxes will be raised to offset the loss in revenue.
Oh well. Go with the punches.
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04/28/2006 12:07:07 PM · #131 |
Sorry for those of you who are suffering because of the prices. But can we really fault the companies which are doing what they set out to do (Make a profit)? I do believe they are being very short-sighted; because people will adapt and find alternative energy sources.
High prices are a necessary evil. We will never explore alternative energy until fossil fuels become too cost prohibitive. Unfortunately, it hurts us now, but the next generation will benefit. |
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04/28/2006 12:09:48 PM · #132 |
Originally posted by greatandsmall:
Sorry for those of you who are suffering because of the prices. But can we really fault the companies which are doing what they set out to do (Make a profit)? I do believe they are being very short-sighted; because people will adapt and find alternative energy sources.
High prices are a necessary evil. We will never explore alternative energy until fossil fuels become too cost prohibitive. Unfortunately, it hurts us now, but the next generation will benefit. |
You can believe that the oil companies are also investing in future energy alternatives so they can have their cake and eat it too .... oh a challenge idea ;) There is a place for environmentalist but they have also hurt the world economy. There needs to be a balance, the balance now sits with the vocal minority.
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04/28/2006 12:16:06 PM · #133 |
I paid Norwegian kr.11.39/liter which equals roughly US$ 7.10/gallon.
80% of this amount goes to the government for tax.
Norway owns much of the world's oil resources but that's clearly not helping.
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04/28/2006 12:18:39 PM · #134 |
Originally posted by Are_62:
I paid Norwegian kr.11.39/liter which equals roughly US$ 7.10/gallon.
80% of this amount goes to the government for tax.
Norway owns much of the world's oil resources but that's clearly not helping. |
Out of curiosity. What kinds of cars are most popular there? And what MPG do they get? |
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04/28/2006 12:21:45 PM · #135 |
Originally posted by Are_62:
I paid Norwegian kr.11.39/liter which equals roughly US$ 7.10/gallon.
80% of this amount goes to the government for tax.
Norway owns much of the world's oil resources but that's clearly not helping. |
Ahhh, Norpec. ON the news all the time.
Seriously, never heard of norway and oil in the same paragraph let alone sentence.
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04/28/2006 12:25:25 PM · #136 |
It's only in times like these that alternative fuel sources are seriously being considered. Happened in the 70's too.
Well, it's probably good that oil prices are soaring, because it's about time things are done to help keep our air breathable.
Here's to $10/gallon gasoline :-P
Edit to add: If everyone would learn to make moonshine, you wouldn't be paying so much for gas or for drinking alcohol :-)
Message edited by author 2006-04-28 12:29:04.
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04/28/2006 12:27:26 PM · #137 |
| at the gas station across the street from me, it's $3.25 for regular unleaded. |
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04/28/2006 12:30:40 PM · #138 |
Originally posted by Telehubbie:
I just found this. You can find the lowest prices for gas in your area at gasbuddy.com. It gets input from different users, so it possibly might not have your area exactly. |
I have just sent this link to everyone I know :)
Thanks! |
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04/28/2006 12:31:28 PM · #139 |
Hopefully the oil companies will invest their profits in alt fuel.
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04/28/2006 12:34:31 PM · #140 |
| Hopefully alt fuel will not be absorbed into monopoly. If oil companies get their hands on vegetable oil it will also affect the cost of food. |
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04/28/2006 12:35:55 PM · #141 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
It's only in times like these that alternative fuel sources are seriously being considered. Happened in the 70's too.
Well, it's probably good that oil prices are soaring, because it's about time things are done to help keep our air breathable.
Here's to $10/gallon gasoline :-P
Edit to add: If everyone would learn to make moonshine, you wouldn't be paying so much for gas or for drinking alcohol :-) |
Some truth to this, sure. But the oil companies do whatever they can to supress alternative technologies. They don't want to stop making their insane profits. If someone came up with the new, petrol-fuel-less engine, do you really think the oil companies would let him market it? Or would they buy him off and hoard it themselves? We know we could be fuel-independent within five years, with a good technological push. Why aren't we doing it? Because the oil companies have bought enough people to keep it from happening.
On top of that, the whole "breathable air" thing is overblown. What cars add to polution and global warming is a fraction of the total. Should it be addressed, sure. But it's not the issue so many make it out to be - just a drop in the pot.
That said, I want to see up go fuel-independent. I want to see the oil companies crash and stay down. So here's to getting the Hummers and Expeditions off the road, to new technology, and to actual progress.
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04/28/2006 12:42:29 PM · #142 |
Originally posted by greatandsmall:
Out of curiosity. What kinds of cars are most popular there? And what MPG do they get? |
I have a gas powered BMW 525 and it uses about 12 liter/100km. Byt diesel is very popular here and now actually cheaper than gas powered in many cases. |
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04/28/2006 12:46:55 PM · #143 |
Originally posted by bcoble:
Hopefully the oil companies will invest their profits in alt fuel. |
Not likely to happen until they see their insane profits dropping.
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04/28/2006 12:57:48 PM · #144 |
So we can kill film in favor of digital but we can't make a cheap renewable fuel
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
We can build a space station but we can't make a cheap renewable fuel...
We can......
You get my point. I guess it's just smarter to focus on finite fossil fuels. Yeah that makes sense!
Anybody got a 5'er I can borrow?
Message edited by author 2006-04-28 12:59:05. |
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04/28/2006 01:03:46 PM · #145 |
Just so you all know fuel hit the £1 per litre her in thr UK. At todays exchange rate of $1.80 to the £. Thats $1.80 Per litre.
Can anyone tell me whats the difference to a US gallon and a UK Gallon. |
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04/28/2006 01:04:35 PM · #146 |
Cheap, renewable fuel is available; as are the automobiles that use it.
Why don't we take advantage of this? That's the question. |
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04/28/2006 01:06:31 PM · #147 |
Originally posted by rocket:
Just so you all know fuel hit the £1 per litre her in thr UK. At todays exchange rate of $1.80 to the £. Thats $1.80 Per litre.
Can anyone tell me whats the difference to a US gallon and a UK Gallon. |
3.785412 liters in a gallon so 1.8 x 3.785412 = $6.81 per US gallon. |
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04/28/2006 01:09:04 PM · #148 |
I wonder how much that would be in a per gallon figure...hmmm.
I know Exxon produces/retails more than gasoline, and there is the possibility that the profit they made is not solely from gas, but it sure is suspicious.
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04/28/2006 01:10:27 PM · #149 |
Strange We in the UK have 4.545 litres to a gallon and you have 3.785412 liters in a gallon. We also spell Litres/Liters Differently
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04/28/2006 01:12:52 PM · #150 |
Originally posted by rocket:
Strange We in the UK have 4.545 litres to a gallon and you have 3.785412 liters in a gallon. We also spell Litres/Liters Differently |
1 Imperial gallon equal to 1.201 US gallons 4 liters Make a Imperial gallon, vs 4 quarts make a US gallon.
Message edited by author 2006-04-28 13:19:16. |
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