Jump to content

Gas/Diesel Prices


coachmac9

Recommended Posts

Took a weekend trip up to Iowa last weekend and was amazed and then angered at how much we are paying for gas and diesel in Texas...as soon as we crossed the Red River the prices began to fall. 2. 78 for gas and 2.90 for diesel in Tx and all the way down to 2.25 for gas AND diesel in Iowa...Hmmmm the farther away from the refinery the cheaper it gets??? Really??? Not a happy camper with my home state!!!! :angry:




Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 61
  • Created
  • Last Reply

I am in Iowa, and I havent seen $2.25 for gasoline for quite some time, but I am glad you found some for that price. On the topic of distance from the refinery or even storage facility, it is my observation that there is no correlation between distance to a refinery or storage facility and the retail price of gasoline or diesel.

 

Paul

2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Gas is pretty steady at 2.65 here, diesel however is from 2.87 down to 2.53. I noticed going through Montana a few times that gas was expensive close to the refinery, I thought it would be cheaper....

truckntrailer1.jpg

 

2006 Peterbilt 387 -2013 Dutchmen Voltage 3950

Link to comment
Share on other sites

When looking at fuel prices you really need to look at the price the station is charging for fuel plus state and federal taxes that are added to get the pump's selling price.

 

Buying fuel without the highway taxes added can be a money saver if you run your generator off it, just be very careful not to get it in the vehicle fuel tank if it is died as that can become a nightmare.

 

I think this is current"

 

 

The United States federal excise tax on gasoline is 18.4 cents per gallon and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel fuel.

 

Big PDF with 2015 rates for the states: http://www.api.org/~/media/files/statistics/statemotorfuel-onepagers-apr-2015.pdf

 

Maps with state and federal taxes:

 

Gas map: http://www.api.org/oil-and-natural-gas-overview/industry-economics/fuel-taxes/gasoline-tax

 

Diesel map: http://www.api.org/oil-and-natural-gas-overview/industry-economics/fuel-taxes/diesel-tax

First rule of computer consulting:

Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day.

Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Another place to get current fuel prices as you travel is the website and phone application for Gas Buddy. And I wonder where in TX you paid that much for fuel as here in east TX the price of gasoline is pretty consistently at $2.43 while diesel ranges from $2.49 to $2.55.

Good travelin !...............Kirk

Full-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.
Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure

            images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqFswi_bvvojaMvanTWAI

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

OK I'm amazed. 6 years ago everyone was having a cow at diesel prices over $4 a gallon.(we actually pasid $5 in Fredericksburg,TX in Jan of 2008) I will gladly ride down the road at under $3

Ron & Linda

Class of 2007
2000 Monaco Diplomat

2005 Honda Element

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt

"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail"

"When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments."

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Going thru West Yellowstone, MT. Monday morning, diesel was $2.99 which it has been since for the two weeks we have been in the area. Getting into Bozeman the only price I saw for diesel was $2.79 and $2.69 for gas. Monday evening coming back thru West Yellowstone several places had dropped to $2.96.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Why if we are producing so much crude oil in this country is the price of fuel based on the price of a barrel coming from Saudi Arabia? Plus why when the price of a barrel goes up the price at the pump goes up the same day but when the price of a barrel goes down it takes months for the price at the pump to go down? Do you think there is some price gouging going on??

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Why if we are producing so much crude oil in this country is the price of fuel based on the price of a barrel coming from Saudi Arabia? Plus why when the price of a barrel goes up the price at the pump goes up the same day but when the price of a barrel goes down it takes months for the price at the pump to go down? Do you think there is some price gouging going on??

 

The retail price of almost all goods and services is not nearly directly affected by wholesale prices as most people think, but controlled more by supply and demand

2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Drive through Ca. then you really have something to complain about. $3.59 for gas here.

 

Yep, Californians have made a total mess out of their beautiful State, yet still insist on trying to tell the rest of the country how to live. :)

Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie.  Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die.  Albert King

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Another place to get current fuel prices as you travel is the website and phone application for Gas Buddy. And I wonder where in TX you paid that much for fuel as here in east TX the price of gasoline is pretty consistently at $2.43 while diesel ranges from $2.49 to $2.55.

 

Hey Kirk! From Texarkanna down to Lufkin Hwy. 59) the prices are 2.60 to 2.70...we are currently at the in-laws in Lufkin helping them with the farm and the cheapest prices here are 2.68...We also use Gas Buddy a lot!! It has saved us a fortune on gas and made it easy to find the stations...I just wish the gas companies would quit with the excuses and just say "hey folks we know you are going to travel during the summer so we are going to jack up the prices for a couple of months"!!! Just be honest about it!!! And the Californians have themselves to blame for the shape that state is in...or rather the folks they voted in to power are to blame!!




Link to comment
Share on other sites

We are finishing a two month volunteer gig at CARE in Livingston. Bought 40 gals diesel at Murphys in front of Walmart this morning for $2.45. Saw some places on the way to Lufkin and back at $2.69, $2.73, and so on. One place south of Livingston on 59 had it for $2.51. Oh and saw them re-striping the parking lot at Walmart behind fuel station so looks like it will reopen some time soon.

 

Dave

2004 Volvo 630 left tandem with 12 speed Freedomline

2014 Sandpiper 35 ROK 42' fifth wheel

Western Golf & Country Cart (EZ-GO frame)

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I saw something that I haven't seen in a while. Would have taken a photo but was driving. Reg gas. $2.76 Diesel $2.76. Sunoco Station in South Florida. Maybe I will find it on the traffic cam. Just remembered it was in the car then.

 

Rod

White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors,  JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift.

1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022

2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top.

2007 Honda GL 1800

2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler

The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

The retail price of almost all goods and services is not nearly directly affected by wholesale prices as most people think, but controlled more by supply and demandW

I've read and been told that right now there is a 10 yr. glut of oil, thus the reason for the recent price drop this year. Consumption is down for the last 3 years. The prices have gone up simply because of summer increases in usage.(more money to be made) There does not seem to be a "supply & demand" issue right now due to the over supply but rather an issue of "what can we all get together & charge." Remember, the oil companies are making what they call Windfall Profits. I really don't think there is any supply shortage but rather a glut of oil on the market.

2006 Coachmen Aurora 36ft. Class A motor home. 2009 Honda CRV toad. "Snowbirds" apprx. 6 mos. each year. Travelling to the SW each winter than returning to Wi. each summer. Retired and enjoying our travels along with Buddy the cat.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Around here (metro Detroit area) - gas has risen bit in the past month or so - and has been in the $2.80 - $2.95 range for the past month. Diesel as been $2.99 for the last three months. At the moment, prices are up about 30 cents from their recent lows - BUT they're steady and pretty consistent which ain't all bad either!

The Spacenorman

2012 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 43' DFT

2012 Jeep Liberty

Our Travel Website: www.penquinhead.com​

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Why if we are producing so much crude oil in this country is the price of fuel based on the price of a barrel coming from Saudi Arabia? Plus why when the price of a barrel goes up the price at the pump goes up the same day but when the price of a barrel goes down it takes months for the price at the pump to go down? Do you think there is some price gouging going on??

 

Prices are based on the LAST gallon sold. Since the Saudi's are a major market player they many times sell the last gallon. Or in this case the last barrel of oil.

 

Your second point was explained in my economic classes that prices are elastic on the upside, and sticky on the downside. Demand quickly raises prices on the upside. However, human behavior is such that prices are sticky on the downside. Basically, people like making money and hate losing money. So they quickly raise prices when they can......as prices drop people are afraid to drop prices prematurely. I think there is a basic human belief that this cannot be happening, so it takes quite a while for people to respond to lower prices since there are lots of downsides to them. It is what happens. Price gouging is usually an opinion based on whether you are a buyer or seller.

 

That behavior is common across all industries, not just the oil industry. However, people notice it there since prices are set and displayed in public on a daily basis.

 

Is there another commodity where wholesale and retail prices are displayed on a daily basis in the media??

Vladimr Steblina

Retired Forester...exploring the public lands.

usbackroads.blogspot.com

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Gas? $3.65 this morning in California.

 

Why do the prices charged/vary? Many factors but mostly it has to do with what the market can sustain. Mind you many smarter folks than me have spent many hours on dissecting the fuel market all to no avail.

 

regards

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It's really pretty simple, the oil companies charge what they can get away with. They know we have to have it ,and they charge what they want. No one can make them do any different, they are the most powerful industry and that includes our government!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.


RVers Online University

campgroundviews.com

RV Destinations

Find out more or sign up for Escapees RV'ers Bootcamp.

Advertise your product or service here.

The Rvers- Now Streaming

RVTravel.com Logo



×
×
  • Create New...