Author Topic: Gas prices (Read 19962 times)

goon · « **Reply #20 on:** May 28, 2008, 11:56:39 PM »

Quote from: pmp6nl on May 23, 2008, 06:08:10 PM

I find it interesting that gas prices continue to rise at ridiculous rates.

Especially because I heard that there is no oil shortage (which is often blamed for high oil prices), exxon and others are simply just not requesting more oil ... hence driving up oil and gas prices on speculation so they can make more money? Exxon and others did post record profits. $11.7 billion in quarterly profit; earned $1,300 a second in 2007.

At least thats what people are saying, do you think its true?

The reason gas prices are up is that the democrats and environmentalists have not allowed any refineries to be built.
That is the problem.

pmp6nl · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2008, 11:02:40 PM »

Quote from: goon on May 28, 2008, 11:56:39 PM

Quote from: pmp6nl on May 23, 2008, 06:08:10 PM
I find it interesting that gas prices continue to rise at ridiculous rates.

Especially because I heard that there is no oil shortage (which is often blamed for high oil prices), exxon and others are simply just not requesting more oil ... hence driving up oil and gas prices on speculation so they can make more money? Exxon and others did post record profits. $11.7 billion in quarterly profit; earned $1,300 a second in 2007.

At least thats what people are saying, do you think its true?

The reason gas prices are up is that the democrats and environmentalists have not allowed any refineries to be built.
That is the problem.

Thats the problem? Speculation is a big part.

Maybe we should be looking a little harder to move beyond oil.

pmp6nl · « **Reply #22 on:** June 09, 2008, 04:37:45 PM »

I am so excited as gas prices near $4/gal !

To find cheap gas near you dont forget about http://www.gasbuddy.com/

ajekt · « **Reply #23 on:** July 14, 2008, 03:19:40 PM »

um ok:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEsEvb1WsIY&NR=1[/youtube]

I gotta try this one

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKKsVtCuxDU[/youtube]

Admiral Ackbar · « **Reply #24 on:** September 10, 2008, 10:05:34 AM »

I got a thing in the mail today from Conrad that wants support for the "New Era" bill. First he called for an Apollo Project on energy (only $20 billion) and more conservation and efficiency ($64 billion). Which I am fine with, and I think are good things. Then he shoves in this line about "increased domestic energy production"--which translates into "drill, baby, drill" and there is even a picture of where he wants to open up offshore drilling, something that I think most of us don't know anything about.

pmp6nl · « **Reply #25 on:** September 10, 2008, 11:19:58 AM »

I have said it time and time again, we need to use some money and invest in alternative energy. Cost effective, renewable energy is not that far out, especially with some serious backing. Of course you have to fight the lobbyists or do want to see it.

Admiral Ackbar · « **Reply #26 on:** September 26, 2008, 01:42:16 PM »

Why don't we have lobbyists for alternative energy?

pmp6nl · « **Reply #27 on:** September 28, 2008, 09:14:14 PM »

Quote from: Admiral Ackbar on September 26, 2008, 01:42:16 PM

Why don't we have lobbyists for alternative energy?

We do, but they dont have the huge financial backing as others do promoting other agendas.

pmp6nl · « **Reply #28 on:** October 09, 2008, 05:38:36 PM »

Gas prices are plummeting in Fargo, just saw $2.79 this morning!

Admiral Ackbar · « **Reply #29 on:** October 25, 2008, 10:35:56 AM »

Quote from: pmp6nl on September 28, 2008, 09:14:14 PM

Quote from: Admiral Ackbar on September 26, 2008, 01:42:16 PM
Why don't we have lobbyists for alternative energy?

We do, but they dont have the huge financial backing as others do promoting other agendas.

Stupid lobbyists

Looks like I'm posting lots of herald links today:
http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=90775&section=Opinion
http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=90769&section=Opinion

goon · « **Reply #30 on:** October 30, 2008, 02:35:36 PM »

Quote from: pmp6nl on May 23, 2008, 06:08:10 PM

I find it interesting that gas prices continue to rise at ridiculous rates.

Especially because I heard that there is no oil shortage (which is often blamed for high oil prices), exxon and others are simply just not requesting more oil ... hence driving up oil and gas prices on speculation so they can make more money? Exxon and others did post record profits. $11.7 billion in quarterly profit; earned $1,300 a second in 2007.

At least thats what people are saying, do you think its true?

http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/01/news/companies/exxon_earnings/

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq9IBAPClSI[/youtube]

Remember the oil companies profit margin is only 8-11 percent so I would have such a fit over this they pay over 50% in taxes. That should be criminal.

pmp6nl · « **Reply #31 on:** November 04, 2008, 12:09:30 AM »

Well gas prices have plummeted. I paid $2.01 a gallon the other day in Fargo. Lets hope they go below $2.00 or at least some of the other areas of the Dakotas catch up to Fargo's prices.

Sal Atticum · « **Reply #32 on:** November 19, 2008, 01:39:52 PM »

Hooray for food prices going down!

pmp6nl · « **Reply #33 on:** November 19, 2008, 09:35:42 PM »

Are food prices dropping?

Gas hit $1.73 in Fargo.

goon · « **Reply #34 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:44:04 PM »

It would appear that gas is on its way back up. Nothing major probably but I do think that will be about 2.50 by the end of the summer.

Sal Atticum · « **Reply #35 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:58:50 PM »

Hello goon, how's it going?

goon · « **Reply #36 on:** May 15, 2009, 02:06:49 PM »

Sick of rain and cold weather. Other than that ok... Thanks for asking.

pmp6nl · « **Reply #37 on:** May 15, 2009, 02:26:42 PM »

I have noticed they are on the rise... I am hoping they dont go too high, $2.50 is manageable.. but of course the lower the better!

goon · « **Reply #38 on:** May 15, 2009, 02:50:59 PM »

I think there has to be balance. High gas prices stiffle the economy as well as low prices.

pmp6nl · « **Reply #39 on:** May 15, 2009, 02:58:17 PM »

Quote from: goon on May 15, 2009, 02:50:59 PM

I think there has to be balance. High gas prices stiffle the economy as well as low prices.

That is a good point. Do you think $2.50 is that balance?