Gas Prices
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And considering that in most states the government has the monopoly on running the lottery, it tells you everything you need to know about the government’s concern for the welfare of their constituents, and how much they care how gas prices affect those who are already struggling.
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Roughly the same for me. I do remember filling up for my mom as a pre-teen, and how angry she was when I put $13 in.
Checking in on my local Costco, Premium was up another nickel on Friday, and 3 cents Sunday. Currently $5.33. Edit: and back down to $5.30 on Monday.
Checking in on my local Costco, Premium was up another nickel on Friday, and 3 cents Sunday. Currently $5.33. Edit: and back down to $5.30 on Monday.
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Interesting analysis of the various factors at play with dated Brent (physical crude for immediate delivery) currently trading at over $147/bbl: https://geopoliticsunplugged.substac...-the-north-sea
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My SHO only got about 200 miles to a tank city... terrible.
For perspective you can get 350 easily in the LS430 and 400 in the city if you drive gently.
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Not everybody with tight finances is a gambling, smoking, junkie. I know plenty of people who struggle to get by while living frugally, making all their meals at home, and not using vices. Have 2 or 3 kids on the median household income and see just how tight things can get, even without your assumptions that the only reason they could be low on funds is because they blew it all at the casino.
I don't think a person who buys spare W12 engines to keep his fleet of Audis in mint condition has a lot in common with the average person.
I don't think a person who buys spare W12 engines to keep his fleet of Audis in mint condition has a lot in common with the average person.
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The people you describe are not the people we are talking about is my point. We're talking about everyday working people who earn around the median income.
I filled up Apr 9th...
I'm still almost at a full tank and have been driving around everyday since... Mostly local errand trips. I make sure to run the gas motor for a little bit every trip (to avoid triggering Jeep FORM)
Something to be said about PHEVs Even low 25mile range ones like mine.
I'm still almost at a full tank and have been driving around everyday since... Mostly local errand trips. I make sure to run the gas motor for a little bit every trip (to avoid triggering Jeep FORM)
Something to be said about PHEVs Even low 25mile range ones like mine.