$6.00 gas in Atlanta!!!!!

*4.6 Love* · 08-31-2005, 03:41 PM

CBS just broke the news!

..can anybody say "gouging"!!

Shambles · 08-31-2005, 03:55 PM

Haha go Hotlanta....

Icefreezen · 08-31-2005, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.6 Love

CBS just broke the news!

..can anybody say "gouging"!!

Are you freaking kindding me!?!?!?!

*Lances03SVT* · 08-31-2005, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icefreezen

Are you freaking kindding me!?!?!?!

Nope it's for real.

MattJ · 08-31-2005, 04:50 PM

If you guys will pay it, they will charge it.
i put 10 bucks of 93 in today and my tank was half full at 3.45 a gallon, it raised it like 1/16th of a tank.

Icefreezen · 08-31-2005, 04:55 PM

I'm sick of this damn overcharging b/s someone needs to get off their a$$ and start doing something about this crap.

MattJ · 08-31-2005, 04:59 PM

You can thank president bush for the start of the high prices. Remember gas was under 2 bucks before he started? Now look where its at.

Way to go bush supporters. He sure fixed all of our problems...

WaterDR · 08-31-2005, 05:51 PM

Hum, there really is no link and that is a completely bogus statement. You might as well blame the 911 attacks on GW just because he was in the office too.

What you don't realize is that with a different president prices could actually have been a lot higher...or lower. To make a claim like that you need to be specific.

Stating that prices are higher now than when he took office is clearly a true observation, but blaming the guy is a whole different story.

*madmatt* · 08-31-2005, 05:56 PM

Yea, going to have to agree with Blake. Bush isnt the ONLY reason for high prices. And just to put it out there to piss all of you off, John Kerry sucks. That is all.

MattJ · 08-31-2005, 05:57 PM

Alright, I forgot to mention that his entire family is involved with oil, and so is mr cheany. And I dont know about you, but I dont think they donate their time to make the oil prices as low as they can possibly be.

NoKturnaL · 08-31-2005, 06:04 PM

The Bush supporters are obviously noticable within this thread...may the bashing begin...

Lightning247 · 08-31-2005, 06:23 PM

For those that don't know, Oil's days are numbered anyway. During our generation there will be a depletion in the worlds Oil supply, it isn't speculation, its fact. These jack-asses are just trying to salvage every last dime they can out of the situation, because they have such a firm grip on situation and significant influence on politics. The price "gouging" is very uncalled for, and there should be a price cap set on gasoline/petroleum products. These gas stations at this very moment are charging between $.50 -> $4.00 more a gallon for gas that they have already paid for at a low fixed price. They aren't covering an increase in overhead, they are just raping the population. Wish I owned a gas station today.

The hike in oil prices is not directly related to Bush, however I'm sure that he had an effect on it...whether it be keeping it lower or higher then it could've been.

Gasoline will go the way of the dinosaur (no pun intended). There are many other alternative fuels...and alternative energy sources out there. It's only a matter of time before the technology, and someone in the politcal position to get the ball rolling in these areas manifests it. Once the infrastructure is in place it'll only be a matter of time before Petroleum will be obsolete...just like the steam engine.

What's really going to suck is that the price of everything in the economy will see a slight/moderate rise following this large price hike. Every product that is manufactured and purchased requires the use of gasoline...if not to produce it (rare) but to deliver it (unavoidable.) Airplane tickets (as if they needed any other problems), Consumer products, food, milk, wood, toilet paper, lego's, Tampons...you name it...it's going to cost the manufacturer and someone's going to have to take the hit. And it's the consumer. Just the way it goes. Gas prices go up, product prices go up (might only be marginal) but people will not want to go out and spend money to drive to the mall/store/arcade/movies much less pay more for their product.

The Hurricane will however be a stimulus to the economy in the longrun. Sure there are Billions in property damage, but the federal aid will begin pouring in along with insurance money etc, and construction on a large scale will commence. This will produce jobs. Employment rate is what makes the economy. People make money, people spend money. In a year -> year and a half there will be a positive flux in GDP due to this...history has shown natural disasters, specifically hurricanes to be stimulating to the economy. It is extremely unfortunate for the families that have experienced loss of loved ones, personal belongings, and property.

Just everyone be patient, be thrifty, and give it time. Things will level out in the end it always does.

Philip K.

Juicedcoupe · 08-31-2005, 07:17 PM

H. Ross Perot..............

budthachud · 08-31-2005, 09:11 PM

i remember on 9/11, gas jumped up 1.00 immediately in michigan. the governor froze the prices at what they were before the attack, since it was price gouging (the stations didn't pay any more for the gas) i wonder why more of that's not happening (like in ATL)

i love soccermoms · 08-31-2005, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT's#1WaterDr

Hum, there really is no link and that is a completely bogus statement. You might as well blame the 911 attacks on GW just because he was in the office too.

i dont blame 911 on george dubya. i do, however blame a pointless war on him, and thats part of why our gas prices are going up. during the war, one of the things they did to hurt us was burn oil fields... less oil = higher prices..

rebelyell · 08-31-2005, 10:31 PM

For one thing. There is no power to the main pipeline that supplies the whole east coast. WE may run out of gas before the holiday weekend is over. So of course we are gonna pay dearly for that. Clerk at the store where at get my fuel says gas will probably be over 4 bucks a gallon before this weekend. I filled my tank Tuesday night at $2.81. Weds. morning it was $3.06. I'll bet tomorrow it will be 3.25/ 3.35 a gallon. Power should be up by Friday but maybe not. Some stores are predicting NO GAS at all this weekend here in NC. And plus NC cigarette tax rose 35 cents a pack as of midnight tonight. Sucks to be me. But we got the lottery finally. Only state on the friggin east coast without one. WEEE scratch cards here I come. Case of beer, Carton of Cigs, Gas, and some scratch cards. Gonna be a fun weekend LOLL

rebelyell · 08-31-2005, 10:35 PM

GEEEZ. Did anyone see that made for TV movie on TNT. "Oil Storm"

. Kinda eerie because the events are going almost like that movie did. We're Doomed.

09-01-2005, 11:34 AM

Good, lets see the oil shut down completly, lets see some chaos. christ, a little excitement wouldnt hurt.

MattJ · 09-01-2005, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slappy

Good, lets see the oil shut down completly, lets see some chaos. christ, a little excitement wouldnt hurt.

Its already happening in louisianna. Riots, killings, theft, vandalism...

*madmatt* · 09-01-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i love soccermoms

i dont blame 911 on george dubya. i do, however blame a pointless war on him, and thats part of why our gas prices are going up. during the war, one of the things they did to hurt us was burn oil fields... less oil = higher prices..

Acutally, right now, gas is up because of a Hurricane called Katrina, but we'll blame that on GW too.

MattJ · 09-01-2005, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmatt

Acutally, right now, gas is up because of a Hurricane called Katrina, but we'll blame that on GW too.

Why did gas go up when the SAME gas you paid for was 75 cents cheaper an hour ago? I dont know about you but I sure didnt see any gas trucks filling up the gas station tanks when the prices were going up.

Lightning247 · 09-01-2005, 11:57 AM

They should hand out free tubes of KY while you fill up at the gas station.

These guys are making a fortune off of us...and half of it is the media's fault for hyping up the whole situation. If they didn't say a word about gas going up, it wouldn't happen as badly/quickly...and people wouldn't be freaking out and running to the gas station to get it before it "runs out" or skyrockets in price. The only reason these cities are out of gas is because everyone panics and fills up. If everyone went to their local grocery store and bought a bag of dorito's they'd be out of it for days too.

Slither · 09-01-2005, 12:29 PM

Jesus this thread is gonna turn into a huge political fight. Bush is doing as much as he can in my book about gas. Hell they just opened up the reserves. We are not gonna run out of gas by the end of the weekend. That is rediculus. We have a barge coming to Pensacola with 1 million gallons of gas on it because basically the panhandle is out because of all the people driving here from MISS, and AL. They said we will be getting a barge every 2.5 days instead of 5 so there will be twice as much gas. This was a quote in our paper and not just from some Joe Shmoe on the radio or some Arabian working at a gas station. And for the people that think the war is pointless and say it is Bushs' fault..well it is his fault because he is the president..any other president would have done the same thing so then it would be his fault. You gotta be out of your damn mind if you think it is safe for our country to bail out of Iraq right now. I won't say anymore because I could rant forever. There is a reason we are still there and there is a reason you don't see bombs going off in the US like you do in other countries. Enough said.

Shambles · 09-01-2005, 02:48 PM

Its not safe to pull out of Iraq right now yes...

08-31-2005, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
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WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	Hum, there really is no link and that is a completely bogus statement. You might as well blame the 911 attacks on GW just because he was in the office too. What you don't realize is that with a different president prices could actually have been a lot higher...or lower. To make a claim like that you need to be specific. Stating that prices are higher now than when he took office is clearly a true observation, but blaming the guy is a whole different story. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

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MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Alright, I forgot to mention that his entire family is involved with oil, and so is mr cheany. And I dont know about you, but I dont think they donate their time to make the oil prices as low as they can possibly be. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

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Lightning247 Huge Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/ Winston Salem, NC Posts: 233	For those that don't know, Oil's days are numbered anyway. During our generation there will be a depletion in the worlds Oil supply, it isn't speculation, its fact. These jack-asses are just trying to salvage every last dime they can out of the situation, because they have such a firm grip on situation and significant influence on politics. The price "gouging" is very uncalled for, and there should be a price cap set on gasoline/petroleum products. These gas stations at this very moment are charging between $.50 -> $4.00 more a gallon for gas that they have already paid for at a low fixed price. They aren't covering an increase in overhead, they are just raping the population. Wish I owned a gas station today. The hike in oil prices is not directly related to Bush, however I'm sure that he had an effect on it...whether it be keeping it lower or higher then it could've been. Gasoline will go the way of the dinosaur (no pun intended). There are many other alternative fuels...and alternative energy sources out there. It's only a matter of time before the technology, and someone in the politcal position to get the ball rolling in these areas manifests it. Once the infrastructure is in place it'll only be a matter of time before Petroleum will be obsolete...just like the steam engine. What's really going to suck is that the price of everything in the economy will see a slight/moderate rise following this large price hike. Every product that is manufactured and purchased requires the use of gasoline...if not to produce it (rare) but to deliver it (unavoidable.) Airplane tickets (as if they needed any other problems), Consumer products, food, milk, wood, toilet paper, lego's, Tampons...you name it...it's going to cost the manufacturer and someone's going to have to take the hit. And it's the consumer. Just the way it goes. Gas prices go up, product prices go up (might only be marginal) but people will not want to go out and spend money to drive to the mall/store/arcade/movies much less pay more for their product. The Hurricane will however be a stimulus to the economy in the longrun. Sure there are Billions in property damage, but the federal aid will begin pouring in along with insurance money etc, and construction on a large scale will commence. This will produce jobs. Employment rate is what makes the economy. People make money, people spend money. In a year -> year and a half there will be a positive flux in GDP due to this...history has shown natural disasters, specifically hurricanes to be stimulating to the economy. It is extremely unfortunate for the families that have experienced loss of loved ones, personal belongings, and property. Just everyone be patient, be thrifty, and give it time. Things will level out in the end it always does. Philip K. __________________ 1997 Rio Red Cobra: 2700 of 6961 Tri-Ax \| BBK O/R H-Pipe \| Dynomax Race Bullets \| WMS High Velocity Intake \| Steeda UD Pullies \| T56 6 Speed \| NGK-TR6 \| 03/04 Cobra Al Driveshaft \| 11 " DD SHD Perf. Clutch Kit \| Fidanza Flywheel \| Innovative LC-1 \| Venom VCN 1000 125 jet \| Walbro 255 \| 42 lb Injectors \| 90MM LMAF \| Detroit TruTrac \| Motive lightened 4.56 \| Moser 31 Spline \| BBS RGR Diamond Black \| P-Zero's 271rwhp / 265tq 11.7 A/F 376rwhp / 451tq 100 Shot no tuning

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rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,848	For one thing. There is no power to the main pipeline that supplies the whole east coast. WE may run out of gas before the holiday weekend is over. So of course we are gonna pay dearly for that. Clerk at the store where at get my fuel says gas will probably be over 4 bucks a gallon before this weekend. I filled my tank Tuesday night at $2.81. Weds. morning it was $3.06. I'll bet tomorrow it will be 3.25/ 3.35 a gallon. Power should be up by Friday but maybe not. Some stores are predicting NO GAS at all this weekend here in NC. And plus NC cigarette tax rose 35 cents a pack as of midnight tonight. Sucks to be me. But we got the lottery finally. Only state on the friggin east coast without one. WEEE scratch cards here I come. Case of beer, Carton of Cigs, Gas, and some scratch cards. Gonna be a fun weekend LOLL __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

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rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,848	GEEEZ. Did anyone see that made for TV movie on TNT. "Oil Storm" . Kinda eerie because the events are going almost like that movie did. We're Doomed. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

09-01-2005, 11:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	Good, lets see the oil shut down completly, lets see some chaos. christ, a little excitement wouldnt hurt.

09-01-2005, 11:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
Lightning247 Huge Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/ Winston Salem, NC Posts: 233	They should hand out free tubes of KY while you fill up at the gas station. These guys are making a fortune off of us...and half of it is the media's fault for hyping up the whole situation. If they didn't say a word about gas going up, it wouldn't happen as badly/quickly...and people wouldn't be freaking out and running to the gas station to get it before it "runs out" or skyrockets in price. The only reason these cities are out of gas is because everyone panics and fills up. If everyone went to their local grocery store and bought a bag of dorito's they'd be out of it for days too.

09-01-2005, 12:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
Slither Elmo Rocks my Socks Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,157	Jesus this thread is gonna turn into a huge political fight. Bush is doing as much as he can in my book about gas. Hell they just opened up the reserves. We are not gonna run out of gas by the end of the weekend. That is rediculus. We have a barge coming to Pensacola with 1 million gallons of gas on it because basically the panhandle is out because of all the people driving here from MISS, and AL. They said we will be getting a barge every 2.5 days instead of 5 so there will be twice as much gas. This was a quote in our paper and not just from some Joe Shmoe on the radio or some Arabian working at a gas station. And for the people that think the war is pointless and say it is Bushs' fault..well it is his fault because he is the president..any other president would have done the same thing so then it would be his fault. You gotta be out of your damn mind if you think it is safe for our country to bail out of Iraq right now. I won't say anymore because I could rant forever. There is a reason we are still there and there is a reason you don't see bombs going off in the US like you do in other countries. Enough said. __________________ SilverMustangs.com Website & Registry

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Shambles The Baninator! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Posts: 2,652	Its not safe to pull out of Iraq right now yes...