Price of gas. What are you paying? - Page 2

Boxer_Isis · 06-11-2008, 03:54 AM

Today it was at $3.87 and according to the news there was 2 gas stations in the nearby "city" that had it as low as $3.78

I was so bummed the other day when I put $20.00 in and looked and I had bought 5g of gas

It really is

I usually go to my parents several times a week they help watch the kids and I get a break of sorts but with the prices like they are I am going to have to really cut back on the trips andit will be really hard on me

Teresa · 06-11-2008, 09:07 AM

3.97 at the station just down the block.

Kaytee · 06-11-2008, 09:34 AM

ok gas isn't AS BAD here, we paid 3.96, but we are driving to Chicago on Monday, its just over 1000 miles!! We are estimating around 200-250 each way in gas

Fallon · 06-11-2008, 10:25 AM

over $4 here

Kim · 06-11-2008, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Neal

The idea for this thread came to mind when I filled up last night and the attended told me they are changing prices twice a day. She said the head office calls then in the tells them the new price, and then in afternoon they get another call.

Kim, if I recall, you & your husband are in gas business. Is it really getting that crazy for you too?

He is, not me! Yes it gets crazy because we lose so much money on gas. we had to set everything to either pay at the pump or pay in advance because we were getting so many drive-offs, and customers complain about the prices all the time. Its not our fault!

Neal · 06-11-2008, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Kim

He is, not me! Yes it gets crazy because we lose so much money on gas. we had to set everything to either pay at the pump or pay in advance because we were getting so many drive-offs, and customers complain about the prices all the time. Its not our fault!

I fully understand that filling stations owners/managers almost no control over prices. I never give them any grief, but I have noticed that people are venting on the attendants more frequently. The attendants are just trying make a living and they don't get paid enough to be verbally abused over the price of gas.

With the price of gas, I would imagine that drive off is on the rise. Why rob a store if you can get $50 - $100 by putting gas into your car. No gun involved, just drive away.

Fallon · 06-11-2008, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Neal

I fully understand that filling stations owners/managers almost no control over prices. I never give them any grief, but I have noticed that people are venting on the attendants more frequently. The attendants are just trying make a living and they don't get paid enough to be verbally abused over the price of gas.

so true...people are always complaining to the poor kid behind the counter, and they REALLY have nothing to do with it

ETA: I don't think the owners have anything to do with it either

Trina · 06-11-2008, 04:56 PM

Regular went up to $4.45 today.

I rarely see gas attendants any more. I have a Speed Pass and always pay at the pump. Regardless, I would never harrass them, because they have nothing to do with the cost of gas.

We have relatives in NJ. Apparently, it's illegal to pump your own gas there. Although that would be nice in lousy weather, I've pumped my own gas for years. If we happen to need gas while in NJ I have to make myself sit and wait for an attendant. LOL!

Neal · 06-11-2008, 05:49 PM

In the state of Oregon only an attendant can pump gas. I believe the idea behind it is to create jobs for high school/college students who need part time work.

Neal · 06-12-2008, 04:31 AM

I paid 4.19 today. Up 3 cents from Sunday.

06-11-2008, 03:54 AM	#11
Boxer_Isis NowParenting Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: With Dwight Yoakum ;) Age: 38 Posts: 694 My Mood: Rep Power: 17 Reputation: 222 Children Daughter Alenna 9y, Son Xander 5y	Today it was at $3.87 and according to the news there was 2 gas stations in the nearby "city" that had it as low as $3.78 I was so bummed the other day when I put $20.00 in and looked and I had bought 5g of gas It really is I usually go to my parents several times a week they help watch the kids and I get a break of sorts but with the prices like they are I am going to have to really cut back on the trips andit will be really hard on me __________________ A.J.F.D 10-6-00 X.D.W.D 10-18-04 's IN HEAVEN M.R.S.D 11-98 & T.S.M.D 7-99 & 6 CATS & I RAISE HUNDREDS OF

06-11-2008, 09:07 AM	#12
Teresa NowParenting Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 274 Rep Power: 11 Reputation: 90 Children Brian, 22; Adrienne, 18; Amy, 15	3.97 at the station just down the block. __________________

06-11-2008, 09:34 AM	#13
Kaytee Leader Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,118 My Mood: Rep Power: 82 Reputation: 289 Children Nichole and Avery	ok gas isn't AS BAD here, we paid 3.96, but we are driving to Chicago on Monday, its just over 1000 miles!! We are estimating around 200-250 each way in gas __________________

06-11-2008, 10:25 AM	#14
Fallon who needs sleep.... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 28 Posts: 5,192 Rep Power: 62 Reputation: 281 Children Debralyn, logan, and Madeline	over $4 here __________________ SAH mommy to Debralyn 10-21-02 and Bubba (Logan) 3-19-07 Madeline 07-10-09

06-11-2008, 04:56 PM	#18
Trina NowParenting Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT Age: 46 Posts: 808 My Mood: Rep Power: 20 Reputation: 374 Children DS (13) and DD (11)	Regular went up to $4.45 today. I rarely see gas attendants any more. I have a Speed Pass and always pay at the pump. Regardless, I would never harrass them, because they have nothing to do with the cost of gas. We have relatives in NJ. Apparently, it's illegal to pump your own gas there. Although that would be nice in lousy weather, I've pumped my own gas for years. If we happen to need gas while in NJ I have to make myself sit and wait for an attendant. LOL! __________________

06-11-2008, 05:49 PM	#19
Neal Leader Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,766 My Mood: Rep Power: 37 Reputation: 154	In the state of Oregon only an attendant can pump gas. I believe the idea behind it is to create jobs for high school/college students who need part time work.

06-12-2008, 04:31 AM	#20
Neal Leader Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,766 My Mood: Rep Power: 37 Reputation: 154	I paid 4.19 today. Up 3 cents from Sunday.

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