Gas Price

[ski_resort_observer]

I think we are over the peak and headed downhill, $3.50 by July 4th.

Made this prediction a month ago..... feeling like it might go lower during the summer. Someone mentioned the dollar. It was low during the run-up, it will remain low. Don't see much of a connection.

 

[deadheadskier]

potentially

Saw gas on Route 1 in Peabody yesterday at $3.59 if you paid cash. I paid $3.63 on debit card.

 

[Geoff]

I filled the SUV this morning for $3.59/gallon. The spread between regular and premium is still close to 40 cents.

 

[ctenidae]

$4.59 for premium in CT on Saturday.

 

[o3jeff]

$4.59 for premium in CT on Saturday.

I only paid $4.16 for premium on Saturday

 

[andyzee]

Free GAS!

 

[bvibert]

I usually put mid grade in my car, even though it should really have super. I noticed that the mid grade is significantly higher than regular now. It used to be around 10 cents/gallon more, the last time I filled up my car (I have my wife's today, which takes regular) it was like 25 cents/gallon more for mid grade and another 15 or so cents/gallon more for super.

I stopped at a Valero in Thomaston the other day and the difference between regular and mid-grade was more like 10 cents/gallon. I need to start paying better attention to who has mid-grade prices that are closer to regular than others. The problem is that they don't all advertise the mid-grade price on the big signs by the road, so sometimes you don't know until you pull up to the pumps.

 

[dmc]

Drove down to the Jersey border for a gig on Saturday..
Made $100.... Out $60 in the tank....

 

[Geoff]

Drove down to the Jersey border for a gig on Saturday..
Made $100.... Out $60 in the tank....

What do you see for MPG?

 

[dmc]

What do you see for MPG?

I get around 27... In fairness - I had JUST enough gas to get to the gig and rolled into the NJ gas station on fumes..

I want a diesle Tiguan like I saw at the dealers in Germany a couple years ago.

 

[Geoff]

I see 31 in the GTI at this time of year. Same engine. Same weight, more or less. The resistance from the 4Motion system and lousy aerodynamics certainly are an MPG penalty. I'd really like to keep to 30 MPG. Diesel has issues, too. You have to be super-careful about fuel and filters.

I only have 50K on the GTI so it's likely there will be a 30 MPG alternative when I need to collapse the SUV and the GTI down to one car. I really like the maxed-out Tiguan.

 

[dmc]

I see 31 in the GTI at this time of year. Same engine. Same weight, more or less. The resistance from the 4Motion system and lousy aerodynamics certainly are an MPG penalty.

Really? you think?

I'm aware of the penalty... I love my car... It's fits all the stuff I need and more..

 

[wa-loaf]

Prices seem to be all over the map around here. I've seen $3.35 to $3.79 all on the same day.

 

[deadheadskier]

What I've noticed is that they're starting to creep back up again. I filled up for $3.24 two weeks ago in Danvers, MA. That same station was $3.37 yesterday. I've noticed about a 5 cent increase in the past week in my town as well.

 

[Nick]

Anyone lock in for oil heat? what did you get for a rate?

 

[hammer]

Prices seem to be all over the map around here. I've seen $3.35 to $3.79 all on the same day.

Just filled up with 93 Octane for $3.71/gallon and the local Mobil is at $3.99.

Anyone lock in for oil heat? what did you get for a rate?

Is oil heat cheaper than NG overall?

 

[wa-loaf]

Is oil heat cheaper than NG overall?

Oil is more expensive. I probably should pre-buy, but I burn less than 500 gallons a year (basically 2 tanks worth) so it doesn't kill me. No gas available on my street or I'd seriously consider switching.

 

[o3jeff]

Anyone lock in for oil heat? what did you get for a rate?

Paid $3.49 last week. Luckily it is mostly just for hot water.

 

[Nick]

Oil is more expensive. I probably should pre-buy, but I burn less than 500 gallons a year (basically 2 tanks worth) so it doesn't kill me. No gas available on my street or I'd seriously consider switching.

I don't have gas either. I'm not on a plan but I just pay monthly and right now I have something like a $800 credit going into the season on my account. That way it doesn't hurt too bad in the winter :lol:

 

[hammer]

I don't have gas either. I'm not on a plan but I just pay monthly and right now I have something like a $800 credit going into the season on my account. That way it doesn't hurt too bad in the winter :lol:

I'm on NG and I also do direct billing to avoid the big bills in the winter.