gas prices in your area?

**cassiesmom** · 05-20-2008, 11:40 AM

I paid $3.99 for regular unleaded yesterday (Cook County, but in the suburbs). The closest filling station to where I work, which is in Chicago, was at $4.19.

**slick** · 05-20-2008, 11:50 AM

$1.35 per litre.
Given that there are 3.78 litres to the US gallon and that our money is almost at par, that would translate to $5.10 per gallon.

**moosmom** · 05-20-2008, 12:05 PM

What I don't understand is...Gas is gas, plain and simple. So why does it cost higher in some places and lower in others?? I know there are taxes, and CT is THE highest taxed state in the union. In my opinion, gas should cost the same no matter WHERE you get it.

I also think the Governor of CT should cut the residents here some slack on the CT gas tax as it IS high, at least for the summer so people can go out and enjoy the weather. I don't see that happening anytime soon.

*sigh*

**Lady's Human** · 05-20-2008, 12:21 PM

Gas ISN'T gas (Thank you EPA for not coming up with a formulation that works adequately everywhere).

There are many different blends required by area. The gas you buy in LA isn't the same as the gas you buy in CT. Different additives are required, along with different oxygenation compounds, etc., depending on which EPA area you are in. Last time I looked (it's been a while, haven't really looked into it since the last gas price spike) there were 50 or so different formulations required.

A gas tax holiday sounds nice, but it's political feel good BS. The money (much like the "economic stimulus" money) is going to have to come from somewhere else to pay for the "holiday". Being that the government produces nothing, they have nothing to pass the costs on through, so BINGO.....we wind up paying higher taxes elsewhere to cover the gap left by the "holiday".

TANSTAAFL.

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 05-20-2008, 01:25 PM

Ours was $3.79 this morning. I always look at the price when we pass a station even though I'm on the public bus. I couldn't afford to drive my car even if it was running.

**pitc9** · 05-20-2008, 01:28 PM

I've not seen $4.00 around here yet, but I saw $3.89 and $3.83 on my way into work today. I'm sure by the weekend it will be up to $4.00 per gallon.

I'll use up entire tank of gas going to the Bark Park this weekend in Findlay. It Costs me just under $60 for a tank of gas.

**Kirsten** · 05-20-2008, 01:37 PM

Here in Germany, gas has become VERY expensive. 2,42 $ US/liter; one Liter is 0,26 Gallons. So, if I got that right, 1 gallon would be 9,60 $ US here!!!

Kirsten

**Pam** · 05-20-2008, 01:32 PM

I is about $3.67 here for regular which I use. Here's a link to a neat site that gives you prices which they update. Just plug in your zip code.

http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gassta...?zip=&src=Netx

Top cars for gas savings (none of which I own)

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* 1. Toyota Prius
* 2. Honda Civic Hybrid
* 3. Toyota Camry Hybrid
* 4. Ford Escape Hybrid
* 5. Toyota Yaris