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2bzy2c
Explorer II
Jul 12, 2015

So Cal Gas Prices OUCH!!

Overnight our gas prices jumped .30 a gallon and continue to go up. I have never seen something like this before. I bought gas at $3.17
Friday, the next morning we were over $3.49. Many stations are now over $4.00 and going up.

Funny thing though, is diesel is still below $3. It has not moved like gas has.

The news reports say we have a gas shortage here on the west coast. Really? My feeling is the market is being manipulated. Either way, it is terrible.
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  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    I totally agree with you 2b. I filled up yesterday at the Costco in Palm Desert ($3.21 for reg.)
    The 76 station down from the house in Palm Springs has fuel listed as follows...
    $4.65 Reg
    $4.75 Mid
    $4.85 Prem
    $3.31 Diesel

    Hwy robbery!

    MM.
  • 2bzy2c's avatar
    2bzy2c
    Explorer II
    Jul 12, 2015
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    wow I just paid 2.32 here in Louisiana and it is dropping


    Now I feel better........NOT!
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jul 12, 2015
    That makes sense since the price for a barrel of oil just DROPPED below $54.00.
    It's California so they usually do the opposite of what the rest of the country is doing. Our price is dropping here.
  • jjj's avatar
    jjj
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    Yes isn't it wonderful living here in Cali. I can retire in 8 years and I am running away as fast I can to get out of here. I have 2 cars on the road commuting and it cost us right now before the increases 80.00 x 2 a week to go to work. It does not leave much left over to fuel the truck to go away with the fiver. Somebody help me decide were to go to other than here, I am done with this state.
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    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    jjj, Asheville, NC, is beautiful and is also a great place (weather and it's Bohemian). A nice young vibe (college town) yet relaxed. Excellent medical care (retired friends live there).

    Nice summers but they do get snow in the winter. We have been going in the motorhome every summer for the last 5-6 yrs. If you have never seen the Biltmore Estate, it's a real treat!

    Also, East Tennessee is a nice retirement area.

    MM. (We live at the West end of the State, not recommended)
  • zachcycles's avatar
    zachcycles
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    Still around $3.10 here in Sacramento... but thinking I'm gonna fill up the car and MH today!!
  • jwmII's avatar
    jwmII
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    jjj wrote:
    Yes isn't it wonderful living here in Cali. I can retire in 8 years and I am running away as fast I can to get out of here. I have 2 cars on the road commuting and it cost us right now before the increases 80.00 x 2 a week to go to work. It does not leave much left over to fuel the truck to go away with the fiver. Somebody help me decide were to go to other than here, I am done with this state.







    No,No, When you retire please don't leave. You are part of that problem out there. If you leave you'll just take it with you for others to have to deal with.
  • Cottontop's avatar
    Cottontop
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    Where ever you go remember leave Cal behind don't try to change your new place like Cal.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    3.73 for regular in south central Pennsylvania. Costco is 3.68

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