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Gasoline could drop 50 cents/gallon by spring

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by malorn, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    But what? The market won't stay down.

    Prices will climb again. And as the technology advances, the cost of gas becomes less of an issue. The new Prius is just a week away from debut. It raises the efficiency bar while also strengthening the hybrid market.
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  2. apriusfan

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    Actually as darelldd posted, in my/our neck of the woods, gas prices did in fact hit $5 before they hit $2 (I too am waiting for them to hit $2; they are knocking on the door, but not there yet).
     
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    Actually, I think that the price of gas is a strong influencer on the pace of advances in technology. If gas hadn't gone to $4 - $5 range, we wouldn't be seeing so many new hybrid cars from so many manufacturers.
     
  4. jayman

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    Hmmmm. I've also had combat training.

    We'd make quite the team
     
  5. RobH

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    Just thought I'd bump this old thread. Anyone still predicting $2 gas?
     
  6. hyo silver

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    Sure, I'll bite. It could be a couple of years off - at least where I live - but gas at $2 a litre is only a matter of time. ;)
     
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  7. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Totally! I just filled up at $3.879/ga. I bet it'll come down. :p
     
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    i wonder what happened to good ol' mallory?
     
  9. bisco

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    i wonder what happened to good ol' mallory?:(
     
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    Chevron here in Carmichael is already over $4/gal and its not even March yet.
     
  11. DaveinOlyWA

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    Filled up on Sunday at $3.359 at Costco. Swung by there today for coffee and gas is now $3.45 guess my luck on cheap gas is running out
     
  12. daniel

    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    Gas? What's that? Oh, yeah, the stuff that some folks still put in their cars.
     
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    The other day, one gas station sort of near me was nearing $4/gal for regular. Today, it was past it ($4.03/gal, IIRC). Premium at many stations has been past $4/gal for awhile.

    Cheapest on http://www.sanjosegasprices.com/ are two Costcos at $3.75/gal. The station I usually go to is tied for the 2nd cheapest w/many stations right now at $3.79/gal.
     
  14. olyprius

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    I just fell in love with my Prius all over again :love: when I saw the spike in gas prices this week :D

    Just in time for Presidents Day
     
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    Here's Tony's automatic gas price update graph from earlier in this thread, just thought it would help. :yo:

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