Up Up it goes

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Registered: 12-31-2005
Up Up it goes
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Sat, 04-22-2006 - 6:01pm
The gas at local station just went up 3 more cents today. Now it is 2.89 for regular. My DD lives in MI and it was 2.97

over 40 and tired

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 04-22-2006 - 8:30pm

We live near Dallas and at most stations low grade gas is 2.95. I found one Racetrac that had it it for 2.89. Half at tank in my little Kia was $21. When I bought it in Nov '04 $26 would get me a FULL tank. OUCH!!!! DH and I were talking about the increase and what our "enough is enough" limit will be. Somewhere around 3.50-4.00 per gallon. It won't be feasible to have 2 cars anymore. It will definately change our living arrangements too.

Susan

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Registered: 01-06-2005
Sat, 04-22-2006 - 10:26pm

I told DH that anything below $3/gallon we can deal with, but once it hits $3 - we are making some drastic changes!

 

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Registered: 12-31-2005
Sun, 04-23-2006 - 9:35am
We have 2 cars that are both 4 cyc. thank god. But 25 bucks for a half a tank of gas is terrible. I have even started riding my bicycle again after spending $20.00 for a new seat. I am going to have the strongest legs I have had since I was a teenager. But at least the bike doesn't take gas. Even for DH to fill up the motorcyle isn't cheap anymore. 5.00 was only half a tank on the motorcyle. We used to be able to have a whole tank of gas for around 6 bucks. Off to work I go. Have a good day.

over 40 and tired

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Registered: 08-23-2005
Sun, 04-23-2006 - 1:36pm
I am becoming increasingly angry over the price of gas.

lvhunnie2005

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Registered: 12-05-2004
Mon, 04-24-2006 - 2:42pm

Gas is 2.89 here in North Georgia. :-/

Pat :-D

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Mon, 04-24-2006 - 3:01pm

I just can't believe the cost!! It is getting insane. We topped out at 3.08 here the other day....so far. We live in the very far south Chicago burbs. We have already canned a driving vacation in June and it's not looking promising for another one. We are considering taking Amtrak somewhere because they have one adult fare gets 2 free kids so it is "pretty" reasonable and includes your food. We think it will be fun for the kids too.

Funny how as prices go up we are all thinking outside the box..hubby is putting the baby seat on my bike this weekend and the kids and I are going to start riding to school. That means 3 rides a day but if you could see you me you would know it won't kill me;=)

Loca

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Registered: 06-18-2004
Mon, 04-24-2006 - 3:06pm

I hear you. I live on the Kansas Missouri border. Gas on the Kansas side was $2.89/gallon yesterday and $2.83/gallon in Missouri. Where will it all end? And, how are we supposed to make ends meet if we are having to pay this much for gas?

Kellie

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Registered: 12-05-2004
Mon, 04-24-2006 - 8:38pm

I agree Kellie. Also, along with the higher gas prices, costs for food and other products that we all need will be going up again.

We have one driving trip planned for mid-May, and it will likely take four fill-ups to complete the trip. A tank and a half going up, a tank and a half going back, and another tankful at our destination to drive between our parents' homes. We will definitely be spending less money once we get to their homes. We'll just have to sit and talk instead. LOL! :-D

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Tue, 04-25-2006 - 10:33am
Yeah, the gas prices are getting insane. We are still at $2.40/gal here in northern WY, but it goes up every other day. I only live 1 block from work, so I can walk...but I drive 30 mi RT 3 times a week to work out at a gym. We purchased an eliptical that I use on my gym off days & the weekends...I have been thinking of giving up the gym at least for the summer & using the eliptical at home instead. I love working out with the ladies at the gym...been going for 6 years & I believe it has allowed me to keep my weight down. I hate to give it up but economically it just makes sense!! Our routines are definitely changing...
cindylee
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 04-25-2006 - 11:15am

I am in the near south suburbs of Chicago and we are right at about $3.00 per gallon. I drive about 25 miles each way to and from work, so this is going to put a strain on things if the price goes up much higher. It will be very interesting to see what the major oil companies release as their first quarter profits.

Heather