Gas Prices
Probably the best thing that we (and, by "we", I mean the driving-public-at-large) can do to help lower gas prices is to simply reduce demand for it. That means driving in the most economical manner, not making unnecessary trips, keeping tire pressures up, clearing excess weight out of the vehicle, and maybe forgoing that long driving-vacation this year. If gas stations cannot sell much fuel at $4-5 a gallon or more, they won't have much choice but to lower the price....even if it cuts into their profits.
on a personal note, i'm taking a longer trip soon and it won't cost any more than usual.
spoken like a driver of a v8 6 figure car lol. they're no longer 'terrible'.
You have claimed victory every time the price has dropped and every time its shot right back up lol. I suppose at some point you'll be right 
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Maybe I missed a post when someone said it was the end of the world?
Conversely, there has been multiple claims of the elevated gas prices being temporary and that its now over, just for the prices to shoot right back up after a few hours / 1 day. Do you think it is valid to say its over?
IMO one claim is true and one isn't, which can be supported by facts. However, we may have different opinions.
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Naturally aspirated 4 cyls still feel crappy. Most turbo 4s also still feel crappy some feel okay, none I have driven feel as good as a 6. Hybrid turbo 4s are what have surprised me. For instance I would buy (and am negotiating on right now) a TX500h with the hybrid turbo 4. I would not buy a TX350 with the same turbo 4 and no hybrid, it feels crappy. If I could get a TX550h+ with the PHEV and the V6 easily I would pay the $7,000 more and get that though/
conversely, every time it goes up others claim it's the end of the world.
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When Saturday night live was still good.
don't car pool to save money on gas 😂
https://x.com/Gibboanxious/status/20...2/video/1?s=46
don't car pool to save money on gas 😂
https://x.com/Gibboanxious/status/20...2/video/1?s=46
As a Brit, any words on SNL across the pond?
that doesn't math. even if u.s. consumers dropped their gas usage by say 50% (not happening), the GLOBAL demand won't change hardly at all, plus all the industrial, transportation, power and other massive uses for gas and oil.
on a personal note, i'm taking a longer trip soon and it won't cost any more than usual.
spoken like a driver of a v8 6 figure car lol. they're no longer 'terrible'.
conversely, every time it goes up others claim it's the end of the world.
on a personal note, i'm taking a longer trip soon and it won't cost any more than usual.
spoken like a driver of a v8 6 figure car lol. they're no longer 'terrible'.
conversely, every time it goes up others claim it's the end of the world.
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It will go down but I have a feeling $4 will become more of the new floor. The irony of this is the people in charge charging the rules and laws to be pro ICE are doing everything in their power that actually helps EV adaption. It’s so beyond dumb.Satire is dead.
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There are basically two or three people on this forum celebrating high gas prices and the energy crisis hitting the rest of the world. We haven't felt the pain others are feeling yet because we are paying for our adventure using borrowed money, but what you borrow you have to pay back eventually, or go bankrupt. Where have I heard about bankruptcy being used as a financial tool...never mind. But thankfully, polls show most Americans are not happy with the current situation.
This morning passed several gas stations and most are hitting the $6 mark for Regular and above $6 for Premium, $7 plus for diesel, of course driving my Tesla fueled from Electricity from the sun. But that doesn't mean I don't feel others pain, I do
This morning passed several gas stations and most are hitting the $6 mark for Regular and above $6 for Premium, $7 plus for diesel, of course driving my Tesla fueled from Electricity from the sun. But that doesn't mean I don't feel others pain, I do
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My wife buys tomatoes from a local Mexican supermarket as well as an Indian market where they are much lower than the chain supermarkets, but the high prices hikes will eventually roll to them as well. I'm thinking about starting my garden up again. Last summer I grew more tomatoes than we could use
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There are basically two or three people on this forum celebrating high gas prices and the energy crisis hitting the rest of the world. We haven't felt the pain others are feeling yet because we are paying for our adventure using borrowed money, but what you borrow you have to pay back eventually, or go bankrupt. Where have I heard about bankruptcy being used as a financial tool...never mind. But thankfully, polls show most Americans are not happy with the current situation.
This morning passed several gas stations and most are hitting the $6 mark for Regular and above $6 for Premium, $7 plus for diesel, of course driving my Tesla fueled from Electricity from the sun. But that doesn't mean I don't feel others pain, I do
This morning passed several gas stations and most are hitting the $6 mark for Regular and above $6 for Premium, $7 plus for diesel, of course driving my Tesla fueled from Electricity from the sun. But that doesn't mean I don't feel others pain, I do
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I don't see anyone celebrating high gas prices.
Cheap shot. Lol
We all know why the prices are high and maybe if the mods allow, maybe a new thread in the clubhouse to discuss.
But that will bring out the politics and debate, again...
Probably a no-go and for good reason, Imo.
Cheap shot. Lol
We all know why the prices are high and maybe if the mods allow, maybe a new thread in the clubhouse to discuss.
But that will bring out the politics and debate, again...
Probably a no-go and for good reason, Imo.
Last edited by Margate330; May 6, 2026 at 09:21 AM.