View Full Version : How low will the price of gas get?
There hasn't been a forum for gas prices in a little while, so...
Where I live in upstate NY, the current low is around $3.00.
It ranges from abour $2.98 to $3.08ish, but it's been dropping lately, like it normally does in the winter.
What're the prices near you right now?
How low do you think we'll ever see gas?
RyanOfarrell
10/20/08, 08:31 AM
around cincinnati, ive seen as low as 2.48, its pretty awesome, i think the gas will begin to soar again after the election, just how it works it seems.
Heart-A-Tact
10/20/08, 08:37 AM
It's around $2.80 where I used to live in Missouri. It's been pretty cheap around here in Orlando, too.
Adeniz19
10/20/08, 08:51 AM
3.25 is as low as i have seen it here. i'll be happy if it gets under 3
sdbrown
10/20/08, 10:11 AM
Not much lower. It's low right now because of the recession, but they are probably going to start to shut wells down and the price will go back up. Enjoy saving the extra $15-$20 for right now though
Not much lower. It's low right now because of the recession, but they are probably going to start to shut wells down and the price will go back up. Enjoy saving the extra $15-$20 for right now though
That's my guess.
I doubt it will get anywhere under $2.70-2.80 anytime soon..
Maybe in a few years, after Obama gets settled in the White House :thumbup:
nellbelle
10/20/08, 11:11 AM
This is kind of a difficult question to go with, since gas prices really do vary quite a bit across the country. Where I am in California, I'd been paying just shy of $5 a gallon. It's an extreme relief to now see prices averaging around $3.05, and I'll be genuinely shocked to see it drop much lower than that, if any lower at all. Whereas I know in other parts of the country, they're getting down to below the $2.50 mark. So are we talking overall nationwide average, or just for our own personal region for the low? I voted for the first option, based on my region.
TheGoodnightMoon
10/20/08, 11:15 AM
$2.40 here
timchoke
10/20/08, 01:19 PM
Maybe in a few years, after Obama gets settled in the White House :thumbup:
hahahaha. hahaha. ha.
Historically, the prices will keep dropping until the late spring/early summer. Not sure that that will be the case this time, but prices often go down in the winter (while heating gas prices soar). There's also some speculation that, with the fuckfest that is the economy right now, gas prices are tanking with the hope that people will spend more elsewhere. Who knows if that will work.
Machu505
10/20/08, 01:23 PM
$2.89 here.
saysmydoctor
10/20/08, 01:25 PM
Saudi Arabia left OPEC. Discuss.
Adeniz19
10/20/08, 01:25 PM
i'm jealous of everyone
hahahaha. hahaha. ha.
Historically, the prices will keep dropping until the late spring/early summer. Not sure that that will be the case this time, but prices often go down in the winter (while heating gas prices soar). There's also some speculation that, with the fuckfest that is the economy right now, gas prices are tanking with the hope that people will spend more elsewhere. Who knows if that will work.
Yeah, I said it. lol
True, gas does always drop in the winter.
Usually because of less car travelling is what Ive heard.
And Im skeptical about that whole "prices drop to spend money eveywhere else" thing.
If we're lowering prices, more people will buy more of it, but then prices will just be higher than they ever were once summer rolls around again.
Wow, our country's economy is in the crapper. lol
This is kind of a difficult question to go with, since gas prices really do vary quite a bit across the country. Where I am in California, I'd been paying just shy of $5 a gallon. It's an extreme relief to now see prices averaging around $3.05, and I'll be genuinely shocked to see it drop much lower than that, if any lower at all. Whereas I know in other parts of the country, they're getting down to below the $2.50 mark. So are we talking overall nationwide average, or just for our own personal region for the low? I voted for the first option, based on my region.
Good point, I should've specified.
I meant by region, then verify where you live in the replies or something?
And that bites that you were paying nearly $5 a gallon, that's rediculous.
2.18 in OKC and 2.33 here in Tulsa.
princesschad
10/20/08, 05:14 PM
Never low enough.
nellbelle
10/20/08, 06:01 PM
Good point, I should've specified.
I meant by region, then verify where you live in the replies or something?
And that bites that you were paying nearly $5 a gallon, that's rediculous.
It made getting out of the Central Valley a major luxury, and not one that could be afforded too often. The most obnoxious part is that the area I live in is very literally surrounded by functioning oil fields, and yet our gas prices were (I believe, though can't remember for sure) some of the highest in the country.
It made getting out of the Central Valley a major luxury, and not one that could be afforded too often. The most obnoxious part is that the area I live in is very literally surrounded by functioning oil fields, and yet our gas prices were (I believe, though can't remember for sure) some of the highest in the country.
That sucks. It doesn't even sound logical.
It's all about the money, that's basically it.
Example.
There's a Mobil down the street from me, then there are a few different gas stations up the road. The price right now at Mobil is $3.11, up the road it's $2.98, $2.99, and $3.00. The prices at the other places have dropped around a quarter in just over two weeks. Mobil has dropped a dime.
everybody with gas under $3 is pissing me off. paid $3.05 today and that's the cheapest it's been here in months. and there are STILL gas stations here without gas, because everybody sees a station with "cheap" gas, fills up/tops off, and uses up the supply.
banditandrew
10/20/08, 07:47 PM
3.30 in cali
and im not complaining
nellbelle
10/20/08, 08:51 PM
That sucks. It doesn't even sound logical.
It's all about the money, that's basically it.
Example.
There's a Mobil down the street from me, then there are a few different gas stations up the road. The price right now at Mobil is $3.11, up the road it's $2.98, $2.99, and $3.00. The prices at the other places have dropped around a quarter in just over two weeks. Mobil has dropped a dime.
At the Mobils and Chevrons, it's still averaging around $3.19. At the Arco/AMPMs, I think it's around $3.10. At the mom and pop stations, it's around $3.05. It tends to make me worry that maybe there's a reason the mom and pop stations are so cheap, but shit. I have to drive around 150 miles a week, and I barely make more than minimum wage. I have to take the deals I can find and just cross my fingers it's not going to destroy my engine.
At the Mobils and Chevrons, it's still averaging around $3.19. At the Arco/AMPMs, I think it's around $3.10. At the mom and pop stations, it's around $3.05. It tends to make me worry that maybe there's a reason the mom and pop stations are so cheap, but shit. I have to drive around 150 miles a week, and I barely make more than minimum wage. I have to take the deals I can find and just cross my fingers it's not going to destroy my engine.
As much as I dislike it, I try to go to Mobil as much as possible for gas.
The other smaller stations are awful for your engine.
fightoffyrdmns
10/21/08, 10:36 AM
$2.50 here.
x togepi x
10/21/08, 11:36 AM
2.16 here. though i ride a bike so it doesn't really matter that much to me. roommates like it though.
new_arbiter
10/21/08, 11:42 AM
$2.78 here. It's lower in the southern part of the state, though.
Brent_S
10/21/08, 05:18 PM
2.76 in AZ
Adeniz19
10/21/08, 07:11 PM
it's 3.15 here now. dropped 10 cents in 24 hours :woot:
$2.99 here now, good thing i filled up yesterday at $3.05. lol.
Until The Bombs
10/21/08, 07:28 PM
It's around 2.85 here. I'm guessing it will drop close to $2.50 before bouncing back up around $3.00.
crack n toast
10/23/08, 11:26 AM
i Dont think it will get to low becuase then oil companys will just produce less. ANd because I no a lot of people on this website are idiots. Supply/demand=price. Lower supply then price goes up even if demand stays the same.
popdisaster00
10/23/08, 11:35 AM
$2.40 here
More reasons why I hate WI.
2.40 in the cities, 2.70 in Menomonie
Fuck this state!
(I fill up on the weekends in MN)
Adeniz19
10/23/08, 11:41 AM
2.99 here now. dropped over a quarter in 3 days
micahistheballs
10/23/08, 05:02 PM
2.36 today. Hell yes.
wroteurname
10/23/08, 05:09 PM
Free
pilot_light_out
10/24/08, 10:03 AM
its in the 2.20's here in Iowa
Circa1628
10/24/08, 03:04 PM
its in the 2.20's here in Iowa
lucky
TJ Wells
10/24/08, 03:15 PM
Some places in Texas are under $2, so maybe rethink the options in this poll.
raychull
10/26/08, 05:53 AM
Prices arond here range from 2.59 to around 2.70
Until The Bombs
10/26/08, 09:05 AM
Around $2.65 here now.
new_arbiter
10/26/08, 09:27 AM
$2.32 in my hometown. Probably a little higher in Oxford, though.
SauzaGold
10/26/08, 09:41 AM
$2.24 here. My dad just got back from Raymondville which is few hours south of us and he said its in the low $1.90s.
Neo Cassady
10/29/08, 09:12 AM
$2.14 today
alice+interiors
10/29/08, 09:58 AM
It's under £1.00 here now, my Mum is so stoked.
salad fingers
10/31/08, 01:32 PM
I had predictions the economy would become stronger and gas prices would drop before the election.
$1.85 in Kansas City, Missouri right now
juliaisnotcool
10/31/08, 06:06 PM
It's $2.05 at the station across the street from my house, then 4 blocks down it's $2.39. Crazy.
Heart-A-Tact
10/31/08, 06:43 PM
$1.85 in Kansas City, Missouri right now
Wow. That's insane. Makes me wish I was back in Missouri.
Mirrorsandfevers
10/31/08, 08:42 PM
2.39 right now.
sdbrown
10/31/08, 09:37 PM
.99 in pa
did you forget the 1?
2.20 here
timchoke
10/31/08, 11:41 PM
It's down to 2.59 by me. It's dropped 20 cents since yesterday morning. This rate of deflation makes me worried about the inflation that will surely come.
SubrosaSeductiv
10/31/08, 11:41 PM
Good point, I should've specified.
I meant by region, then verify where you live in the replies or something?
And that bites that you were paying nearly $5 a gallon, that's rediculous.
Is that an ATD-I reference in your title?
$1.85 in Kansas City, Missouri right now
May I ask where? I live here and the lowest I've seen is 1.93 (which is a relief from what it has been but still too high) but if its still getting cheaper or already is somewhere else, I'd love to know. haha.
SubrosaSeductiv
10/31/08, 11:55 PM
May I ask where? I live here and the lowest I've seen is 1.93 (which is a relief from what it has been but still too high) but if its still getting cheaper or already is somewhere else, I'd love to know. haha.
Hahah I love the fact that you say still too high. People around here would murder (literally) for that kind of a price.
May I ask where? I live here and the lowest I've seen is 1.93 (which is a relief from what it has been but still too high) but if its still getting cheaper or already is somewhere else, I'd love to know. haha.
A couple gas stations over by the Stadiums. I guess that's more in between Kansas City and Independence, but still...
splitsecond
11/01/08, 11:20 AM
I have already promised a few people that if premium gets below $2 a gallon, I will run naked through the streets.
Hahah I love the fact that you say still too high. People around here would murder (literally) for that kind of a price.
haha oh i know. i was in tempe, AZ a week ago and it was still up around 2.70 or so there so I was pretty happy/shocked to come back to here and see it under 2.
A couple gas stations over by the Stadiums. I guess that's more in between Kansas City and Independence, but still...
Ah gotcha, I'm a bit farther north and never go down to that part of town.
Is that an ATD-I reference in your title?
In the thread title?
Or my display name?
KidRobot
11/01/08, 10:05 PM
Hahah I love the fact that you say still too high. People around here would murder (literally) for that kind of a price.
Love these sites:
http://www.missourigasprices.com/
AP_Punk
11/01/08, 10:17 PM
eventually it'll be free! :overhead:
gusta0117
11/03/08, 12:41 AM
my mom was in virginia this weekend and went to a gas station that was 1.99
she showed me the picture
SilenceBrokenTT
11/03/08, 02:19 AM
I'd nut my pants if I saw it...
We're getting close... 2.29 in 'Copa... planning a trip back to Cali on the 22nd so hopefully we'll be there by then, but who knows after Tuesday.
raychull
11/03/08, 03:37 AM
I've seen it down to 2.22 around where I live.
SwishMX48
11/03/08, 03:44 AM
It's as low as $1.98 in my area. I can't remember the last time it was that low...insanity.
fightoffyrdmns
11/03/08, 08:34 AM
Filled up yesterday for $1.89!
raychull
11/03/08, 01:58 PM
Filled up yesterday for $1.89!
>=(
Chancetobe
11/03/08, 06:33 PM
I saw $1.98. I also ran a red light while doing a double take in disbelief. But, I'm going to fill up tomorow, since i know gas is going to shoot back up right after the election.
sodamnclever
11/03/08, 09:23 PM
I paid $2.17 last week.
I was in heaven.
I fill up for $2.10 by my house. My parents filled up the other day for $1.92.
Good stuff.
Protested Hero
11/03/08, 09:35 PM
$2.34 is the lowest in my town at the moment. I've seen $2.20 elsewhere though.
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