Wondering wha the gas price's are in nothern America
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Wondering wha the gas price's are in nothern America
In the Valley of the Sun, our prices for unleaded regular are at an all-time high -- about 1.99 per gallon, USD. They are predicted to increase as much as another dollar over the next year. Bob
Low range is $1.95 and there are plenty of stations with $2.16 for unleaded regular in the Las Vegas valley.
Mark
that's a lot. i'm planning a road trip out west this summer and i live in philly now. i think it's about 1.70 or so here, but i haven't had to get gas in a while.
this will be an expensive trip i guess
87 Oct. - $1.79
91 Oct. - $1.87
93 Oct. - $1.98
Diesel - $1.72
on average, in MA
I actually live out in the burbs and it's 1.96 for regular at Costco. When we drove to the mountains a couple of weeks ago, the price was about $2.05 to $2.15.
Utahtea
I live in central california (Santa Barbara County)and prices are at a record high $2.35 for regular unleaded at chevron and shell stations. There are several other stations with prices ranging from $2.15 to $2.25 per gallon.
About $1.69 in NE Georgia
The reason our Phoenix prices are so high (we are told) is because we are required to have the "California blend" fuels because of our smog situation. I find it extremely odd, however, that the fuel we get comes FROM California, yet they charge MORE for it over there (where they refine it...). You'd think that in a reasonable world, the fact they have to truck or pipe it over HERE (some 350 miles) would add some expense -- but from your post, you're paying 30 or 40 cents more per gallon. I don't get it. Crazy world!
Central Massachusetts:
87 Octane - $1.75/gal.
Hopefully the prices will drop, but with OPEC cutting production 4% I'm not counting on it...
i'm starting to think it might just be better to fly out to california in august rather than driving out from philadelphia. it would probably be a LOT cheaper given these rising gas prices.
I figure it is better not thinking too hard about gasoline pricing. All I know is that gas prices in Indiana are always too good to be true. Who lives in Indiana anyway?
Depends on what you drive, how you drive, air fare, etc.
Looking down on the country just isn't the same as travelling along within it. Some sense of adventure is lost.
Of course, you'd expect an answer like this on ROADTripAmerica!
I'm just glad to know it would cost me $119 in fuel to go 3200 miles. In the past, I've spent far more (driving the truck), but I don't regret it. The cost was worth the memories.
I am in London,England and over here we pay about 4.20 english pounds for a gallon of unleaded.This works out to about$7.50 in US dollars.
I am coming to Chicago to start my 10 day road trip next week and it will be almost a pleasure to pay $2 for a gallon.
Gas prices here are stable at about 1.89 for regular, and 2.02 for the premium grades.
It has gone up slightly, but Arco still has the best prices in the area at 1.69 regular. I guess that wont stop any of us from travelling.
I will get on the road no matter the cost (as long as I have it, of course) -- and there are SO many roads and places I want to see.
I've seen the country from road AND air -- and more and more I prefer the road. Not just because of the hassles involved in flying these days, but just for the adventure of it. With flying, it's over too quick! When I do fly, it's most often just to get to someplace I want to roadtrip in!
I am slowly getting my new motorcycle set up for touring, so that will help cut my expenses (gas-wise).
Yes, it's all relative, isn't it? If gas cost that much here, our lifestyle would of necessity have to suffer massive changes. Americans LIVE in their cars, and the distances here are massive. I can see an end to that "lifestyle" on the horizon -- and I'll sure miss it when it's gone.
i have noticed that too. why is that? o couple of years ago when it was 1.70 everywhere else it was 1.05 there.
Most of our neighborhood stations are at $2.15 for unleaded regular. I have heard some prices as low as $1.99, but I haven't seen any. Also seen some stations at $2.30 per gallon.
Yikes!
Actually the fact that the distances here are greater is exactly why we have to live in our cars. European cities (and even the countryside) are much more densely populated; the only place in America that has enough population density that a large mass transit system can be profitable is New York. Most cities that have made attempts at mass transit have failed because few people want to ride them.
And to put things in context, in today's dollars gas prices in the early '80s were around $3/gallon.
Gas prices for the cheapest unleaded are now closer to $2 a gallon. It's over in a few places but not many.
It's still inexpensive, even for road trips. My car can get 35mpg on highways, so even an entire dollar added to the price of a gallon of gas would only cost me $57 on a 2000 mile road trip. That's pocket change.
I haven't flown for awhile so I haven't checked out any airfares but I have a friend who is a mechanic for American Airlines. They are cutting flights dramatically as flying is down due to increased ticket prices. Remember that planes use gas (jet fuel) too and their prices reflect any increases in the cost of this fuel. It may not be much cheaper.
FWIW, if you have the time, even if it costs a bit more when you add in food and lodging, a roadtrip is far more exciting than a plane trip, IMHO.
Yeah... but try it with a Ford Explorer (hand-me-down from the parents, NOT my choice) that gets 20 mpg on highways!
Its only $6.50 a gallon for unleaded here in Lancashire, UK. I do about 15,000 miles per year at about 27mpg which works out at about $3600 for fuel, how does this compare with average US costs?
I can't wait to pay US prices on my road trip, but I remember paying under a dollar per gallon in the early 90's.
p.s. with reference to an earlier reply about compact Europe and mass transit systems, I live in a small town in the middle of a lot of countryside (lots of sheep, few people)and a car is essential if you want to get anywhere.
Just out of curiousity, I plugged into MS Streets & Trips a route from Bellingham, WA, to San Diego, CA, via I-5. It is a distance of 1349 miles.
In my car which averages 31 mpg on the highway, gas at $2.50 per gallon would cost me a total of $110.00 for the one-way trip. Gas in your Explorer figured at 20 mpg would cost $168.00
Only $58.00 difference for a great roadtrip. I realize that it's never fun to spend more and that $58 more in gas might mean the loss of a nice dinner out. But I would contend that if $58 extra dollars makes or breaks whether or not you go on that trip, then you probably can't afford the trip anyway. Just IMHO, of course.
What I'm really trying to say is that the pleasure of the roadtrip outweighs the little extra cost. Again, IMHO.
FWIW, if I figure the same 20 mpg average at $2.00 per gallon, the trip would cost you $135.00. That's only a $33 savings. At $1.50 per gallon, the trip would cost you $102.00 in fuel. So, even if gas prices dropped significantly, the savings isn't really as much as you would think. It adds up but shouldn't make or break a trip.
Happy roadtrippin'!
In Quebec, depending on the area, between 80.9 and 88.9 cents/Liter (CAN$)
yuk!
Editor's Note: (I think)
One Liter = 0.26 US Gallons
$1 CN = $0.74 US Dollars
Orlando area is averaging $1.73 for regular unleaded. Looks like we are the best in the forum with the exception of Georgia. Everybody here says you can save a dime a gallon north of the FL/GA line. So if you are coming down 95, gas up in GA.
I live in Indiana (Indianapolis, specifically), although I don't check the boards here all that frequently. Seems like we've been running around $1.80/gallon for regular recently.
Also, since no one in this thread has mentioned it yet, http://www.gaspricewatch.com/
We really like Indy -- many good roadtrippin' friends in the Indianapolis area. I think Sinclairs has changed its name, but have you ever eaten <a href = "http://www.roadtripamerica.com/eats/sinclair.htm">there</a>?
Thanks for the fuel report!
Mark
I've driven by it, but never stopped in there. I'm a fan of Chicago-style pizza myself, and for my money the best Chicago-style pizza in Indianapolis is at Union Jack's Pub (two locations, one in Broad Ripple, and one on the west side).
And yes, it does seem a bit strange that you can get great Chicago-style pizza at a place which markets itself as an English-type pub. That's one of those things I try not to think too hard about, but just accept.
Gas Prices continue to rise here in Nevada. Cheapest (for good gas) is about 2.25/gallon.
Mark
If I remember correctly from tonight:
87 - $2.09
89 - $2.19
91 - $2.23
93 - $2.29
Diesel - $1.93
93 may have been $2.33. Most prices are within 5-7% of this, up and down.
I've been driving the T/A for the past few days, but haven't had to fuel up yet. I'm sure once I do, I'll probably drive it less ;-)
G. Thurman reported the following:
Gas in Payson was $2.03; I paid
$2.19 before leaving Tempe.
Plus on the <a href = "http://www.roadtripamerica.com/roadtripamerica_cfmfiles/calculator.cfm">Gas Price Calculation<a/> page, we have a link to a great site that tracks fuel prices throughout North America.