Gasoline Prices
#21
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
1.73 / 1.83 / 1.93 in Milwaukee. Fortunately I drive a compressed natural gas vehicle and I pay 95 cents for gasoline-gallon-equivalent and it almost never changes. Sweet deal! My bill is about $35/month. Only problem is I can't use it for travel, only has a range of about 180 miles. Great for commuting though and the emmissions are extremely small.
#25
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
I think gas in the U.S. is too cheap. It should be $1/gallon more. Then only people who need SUV will drive them. However, the only reason (not the SUV reason) why gas should be more expensive is because U.S. roads are in poor condition. Any increase in fuel taxes should go directly and only for road repair.
In reality, extra money from gas taxes would go to everything except road repair. Therefore, it might not be such a good idea.
Those that have driven on the German autobahn know what a joy a smooth road can be.
In reality, extra money from gas taxes would go to everything except road repair. Therefore, it might not be such a good idea.
Those that have driven on the German autobahn know what a joy a smooth road can be.
#27
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 15,749
Likes: 0
Hiroshi, I think you need to get out and drive more. I've driven many interstate highways all over the US and most (not all) are really in great condition, and very smooth. By the same token we were on a stretch of German autobahn that was very rough, like driving over seams in the road every 20 feet or so. Making generalizations is simply not a good idea. Depends on where you drive.
#29
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,288
Likes: 0
Patrick - I don't know - I thought your first generalization was hitting the nail right on the head (or was it the Bush).....
Have you all noticed that our gas prices are escalating as quickly as our war plans?
Gas in the DC area is running $1.69 (reg) to $1.89 (premium)
Have you all noticed that our gas prices are escalating as quickly as our war plans?
Gas in the DC area is running $1.69 (reg) to $1.89 (premium)
#31
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 11,449
Likes: 0
AAA came out with a statement over the last few days saying that they believe the oil companies are upping prices to take advantage of the Iraq situation. According to AAA, they have not seen any decrease in available supplies that, in their view, would warrant the price run-up.
#37
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Maybe we should all sacrifice a little and give up these gas guzzlers that people drive to the mall, not offroading or used even for work? Do people really need to drive these huge modes of transport? Go ahead and blast me , I think its selfish, and every time I fill up my economy sized car, I feel a little bit better. $1.58 a gallon here

