+quills Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I don't worry about it too much. I figure I'm going to drive no matter what the gas costs. My Jeep is pretty easy on gas and I can go just about wherever I want with it. No A/C in it but I just drop the top when it's hot outside. Just my opinion but I thought I'd respond. Quote Link to comment
+cachew nut Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 What is the reason for the sudden jumping of the gas prices? We have been in Iraq for a year, nothing major has happened, no catastrophe or natural disaster, no oil wells on fire...yet STILL the gas prices go up. Why hasn't a quart of oil gone up as well? The refineries can't keep up with the demand for all of the special formulations for different locations. It's not an oil shortage, it's a refinery shortage. Look it up, you'll be suprised. Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 it's going mad over here in england. we're up to 4pounds per gallon ie about $7!! so you can stick those comparisons where the sun doesn't shine. i don't have to buy evian or scorpion venom to go cacheing or shopping i do have to buy petrol. price going up as opec letting people think they will not supply enough hence speculation on the markets. most of the rises are just down to rumour and greed not actual problems with the supply. getting to the point where i'm going to have to limit my cacheing soon or get out my old bike and ride! Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Is this where we're headed? Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 That said, with gas getting up to $1.79 here in New Mexico Sax, that is CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!! $2.19 a gallon here in the Phoenix area and still climbing! I might have to go fill up on your side of the state border if this continues! I paid $1.86 a gallon last night. Did you know that many gas stations will only authorize $50 on your credit card? That means I have to make 2 transactions just to fill-up. Quote Link to comment
+canadazuuk Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Okay, here's my rant: US citizens generally do not buy fuel efficient vehicles. Why do Canadians buy 40% of the Volkswagen cars with diesel engines compared to 8% in the US?? That's 5 times the number! http://www.thesmart.ca This is my next daily driver. I'm not suggesting everyone buy a small car, but don't buy a Ford Excursion or Expedition just so you can be cool. North America, and especially the United States, are generally less ecologically minded, and it appears we're just going to keep production going and going and going until we end uplike the Road Warrior, fighting for a fill-up. Wake up folks. It's up to each of us. Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 My usual transportation is a bicycle. I am the fuel. I am the search engine. Quote Link to comment
+Cushag Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 I am like Nobby Nobbs in the UK. Paying £4 plus a gallon. I have to run my Campervan (RV) on that getting about 23 miles to the Gallon. Apart from buying a GPS geocaching is quite a cheap hobby, gets you out and about walking (healthy) in the fresh air. You make friends and the hobby is for the whole family. We , in the UK, now do not buy our fuel in Gallons. It is sold in litres. EU directive! We still use miles though not kilometeres but no doubt the EU will soon make us use Kms. Quote Link to comment
+SixDogTeam Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 now that it's 2.14 a gallon, it affects everything... Quote Link to comment
+Mastifflover Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Why do Canadians buy 40% of the Volkswagen cars with diesel engines compared to 8% in the US?? That's 5 times the number! Because they like the word farfegnugen? Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 £4 a gallon is starting to hurt and I drive a 1.5 diesel Citroen ax. Bring back the fuel protests. Quote Link to comment
+Team GeoCan Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 there are a few places already at A$2.9999 a gallon. (Premium). Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 there are a few places already at A$2.9999 a gallon. (Premium). So much for visiting in July... Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 just a pointer for cave troll and others driving diesels, been listening to radio and reading about cheap conversions so that you can fuel them using ordinary vegtable oil!! aparently this is not a fairy tale and can be done without anything major or any side effects. then you can use used oil from resturants. think how cheap you buy oil from supermarket! and how cheap it would be from a resturant, you're doing them a service they might pay you! i know my next car'll be a diesel. Quote Link to comment
+Whatshisname Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 (edited) The refineries can't keep up with the demand for all of the special formulations for different locations. It's not an oil shortage, it's a refinery shortage. Look it up, you'll be suprised. Differing ingrediant requirements have been blamed for high prices. Diesel fuel isn't involved in that. Why is diesel price almost up there with gas? Somebody's lying. Edited May 23, 2004 by wagonburner Quote Link to comment
Swagger Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 (edited) Jeep TJ: 18mpg Ford Contour: 31mpg Suzuki Marauder: 44mpg The Jeep is only for when it's needed (4wd trips) or the ocassional nice day when I want the top down. The Ford is my daily driver. The bike is mostly for recreation. The people in England complaining about the price of petrol need to talk to their government. Most of the price (76%) is taxes. As for the guy in the Hummer, he's part of the problem and is never likely to be part of the solution. If you're buying a Hummer, you can afford the gas regardless of price. The trick is to also buy stock in the oil companies, so as their stock goes up with the price of gas, you earn some of your money back. (Exxon Mobil is the most profitable company in the world). Diesels are dirty, smelly, cancer-causing vehicles. I get nauseous from the fumes every time I'm behind one. There are very few places or situations where a diesel is necessary and IMHO, a permit should be required to purchase one. (Edit: added a link) Edited May 23, 2004 by Cruzin Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Diesels are dirty, smelly, cancer-causing vehicles. All liquid fuel powered vehicles emit dangerous fumes from the fuel they consume.Some more so than others. My little diesel car is neither dirty nor smelly. IMO a 70 mpg diesel car is no worse than a gas guzzling 4x4. Quote Link to comment
+Cache_boppin_BunnyFuFu Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 since I'm relatively new at this, my caches have been close by. I try to fit others, which are a t a distance, into a travel schedule or with friends who enjoy the sport also. Guess I could always peddle my butt around LOL Ummmmm don't think so. The larger groupings of caches are over 35 miles from me. Guess I better think that one thru again Da Fu Quote Link to comment
+SevenFortyOne Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 With Gas prices rising, and summer pretty much in full swing here in New England, I find more justification for waiting for a nice day and hopping on the Cache-A-Saki when I go caching. Not only does it get 75 miles to the gallon, I can get down just about any fire road or jeep trail around these parts and get real close to some of the more remote caches around these parts. --N1NUG Quote Link to comment
+Team Flying Dachshund Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Saudi Arabia Said it would pump at maximum capasity today. This should help lower gas prices. Quote Link to comment
+The Geocache Hunter Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Yeah it sucks we gotta pay more. But I am still going to fill up and go where I please. This situation reminds me of the guy who says he is going to quite smoking every time the price of cigarettes goes up. Years later he's still smoking and paying a dollar fifty more than when he began to complain about it. Quote Link to comment
habercacher Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Didn`t bother to read this entire thread but Gas prices are so high for my vehicle that I`m stuck in the forums listening to everyone whine & markwell folks Quote Link to comment
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