Gas - Prepare for $3 -$4!

[Excalibur]

Everybody needs to prepare for gasoline to be in the mid $3 to $4 range by later this summer. :(

If the US militarily strikes Iran over its nuclear ambitions (which is a very likely probability) and / or we have another bad Hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico - then all bets are off price wise. Oil could realistically go over $100 a barrel and Gas could hit $5 a gallon or higher. :eek:

[Bob]

Easy now!

[SHELLY]

Gas Futures are trading at $2.11 right now and oil is at $69-and-change! Rule of thumb says to add $0.85 to cost of gas futures ($2.96) to predict upcoming cost at the pump. I'd be willing to place a bet that $3.00 is a sure thing this summer. Even a "whiff" that a hurricane is heading toward the gulf will send gas futures shooting up like a rocket. Interesting times are ahead.

[30A Skunkape]

Looks like the Hummer owners will be adding 'gasoline bill envy' to the diagnosis list, right under 'penis envy'! :funn: :floor:

[lindatat]

It's already at $2.84 a gallon here in Chicago. :eek:

[Excalibur]

Looks like the Hummer owners will be adding 'gasoline bill envy' to the diagnosis list, right under 'penis envy'! :funn: :floor:

Laughing and humor is always helpful and is actually theraputic!:rolling:

In this case I think "Weenis" envy would be better
:lolabove:

[jessifunn]

kimmi's got gas. she will give it to you for free.

[Kimmifunn]

kimmi's got gas. she will give it to you for free.
Go kiss your SUV Jfunn. You may have to sling pizza on the side to pay for gas. Dweeb. :funn:

[jessifunn]

Go kiss your SUV Jfunn. You may have to sling pizza on the side to pay for gas. Dweeb. :funn:
at least i have an SUV to get me around and not two fred flintstone feet :floor:

[whiteyfunn]

Jfunn you would have no idea how much gas is if I didn't tell you! This is a serious matter!

[Kimmifunn]

at least i have an SUV to get me around and not two fred flintstone feet :floor:
They are gorgeous feet. They look hot in a nice wedge. And I can walk to and from work for free. Free. Hear me? Free.

[Excalibur]

Ya'll are a riot! So you are implying that the solution to the possible high gasoline prices is for each of us to eat more beans, ect?

Maybe we could be "sophisticated" about it - eat some beans and broccoli and then wash it down with a few crab cakes. :creepy: I would not want to be around the person who did that.

[Kimmifunn]

Ya'll are a riot! So you are implying that the solution to the possible high gasoline prices is for each of us to eat more beans, ect?

Maybe we could be "sophisticated" about it - eat some beans and broccoli and then wash it down with a few crab cakes. :creepy: I would not want to be around the person who did that.
Broccoli makes for a foul smell. As does cabbage.

[Excalibur]

I Know ...............:creepy:

[Smiling JOe]

Moonshine is the only way to go, but that may cost more than gasoline. So I change that to "scooters," the only way to go, unless you cannot drive them and try to take out the exterior kitchen wall of the Red Bar like I saw two weeks ago. Talking with some Helicopter pilots the other day, they tell me that their most recent purchase of fuel for the chopter cost somewhere over $4/gal.:blink: I doubt the mileage is too good on those chopters either.

[Excalibur]

DOH! $4 per gal. for the chopper hurts! I sure as heck hope that we do not have a rough Hurricane season and we strike Iran. Neither situation looks too promising right now.

The Iran thing is getting downright scary. :creepy: Bush is absolutely serious about using nuclear weapons as a "bunker buster" bomb to take out Iran's buried nuclear sites. Iran's president is a true nut job, and an apocalyptic religious fanatic. The Iranians are not stupid, they are extremely intelligent. They are not Arabs, they are Persian. They literally invented the game of "chess".

Plus with their wacko president (extremely intelligent but nuts) making continual statements like this (see article below), Bush is bound to take action to try to eliminate the "threat" Iran poses.:creepy:

http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6733

Iran’s Ahmadinejad: West Will Burn in Nations’ Fury

April 12, 2006
Iran Focus

Tehran, Iran, Apr. 12 – Iran’s radical President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a fiery sermon demanded that “Iran’s enemies”, or the West, bow down before Iran and apologize for having held back Tehran’s nuclear program for three years. He also warned the West that it would “burn” in the “fire of the nations’ fury”.

http://www.stevequayle.com/News.alert/06_Unrest/06_Unrest_pics/060413.Ahmadinejad.jpg“Those who insulted the Iranian nation and set back Iran’s movement for progress for several years must apologise”, Ahmadinejad said at a rally in the eastern town of Rashtkhar. His comments were aired on state television and carried by the official news agency.

“You must bow down to the greatness of the Iranian nation”, he said, addressing the West.

He added that if the United States continued to seek to use “bullying” tactics then “every nation of the world” would chant “Death to America” and “Death to Israel”.

“If you do not return to monotheism and worshipping god and refuse to accept justice then you will burn in the fire of the nations’ fury”, Ahmadinejad said.

He once again accused the West of launching a “psychological war” against Iran.

On Tuesday, Ahmadinejad declared that Iran had joined the Nuclear Club.

“I officially announce that Iran has joined the world’s nuclear countries”, Ahmadinejad said in a speech that was broadcast on state television.

The UN Security Council adopted a “Presidential Statement” unanimously on March 29 giving Iran 30 days to suspend all of its uranium enrichment activities and resume its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

[jessifunn]

They are gorgeous feet. They look hot in a nice wedge. And I can walk to and from work for free. Free. Hear me? Free.
glad to see you are saving money somewhere :roll:

[Excalibur]

The banter between Jessifun and Kimmifun is hilarious. :popcorn:

[Kimmifunn]

glad to see you are saving money somewhere :roll:
Corporate card sister. Corporate card.

[Excalibur]

:popcorn:

[Miss Kitty]

There is nothing better than a funn fight! :clap_1:

[kathydwells]

The Iran thing is getting downright scary. :creepy: Bush is absolutely serious about using nuclear weapons as a "bunker buster" bomb to take out Iran's buried nuclear sites. Iran's president is a true nut job, and an apocalyptic religious fanatic. The Iranians are not stupid, they are extremely intelligent. They are not Arabs, they are Persian. They literally invented the game of "chess".

Plus with their wacko president (extremely intelligent but nuts) making continual statements like this (see article below), Bush is bound to take action to try to eliminate the "threat" Iran poses.:creepy:

And to think I used to live in Tehran, Iran. It is very sad for me!!!!!

[kathydwells]

Will all of you please take up a collection of gas $$ for me so I will be able to afford to drive to the beach in July??? ;-)

[gilesdad]

Our '04 Honda Civic 4 door gets 35 mpg when loaded down for vacation.
From our Illinois home we'll travel roughly 1600 miles round trip.

Gas today here is $2.79 which would cost me about $128 for the trip.
If gas goes up to $4.00 it would cost me $184.
I guarantee I'm not missing out on a week on the beach due to an extra $56.

We'll be there!!! :cool: Can't wait for August!

[kathydwells]

Our '04 Honda Civic 4 door gets 35 mpg when loaded down for vacation.
From our Illinois home we'll travel roughly 1600 miles round trip.

Gas today here is $2.79 which would cost me about $128 for the trip.
If gas goes up to $4.00 it would cost me $184.
I guarantee I'm not missing out on a week on the beach due to an extra $56.

We'll be there!!! :cool: Can't wait for August!

I am sure that my big ole honkin Caravan will cost a lot more than that, but thanks for putting it into perspective for me!!!!

[gilesdad]

Kathydwells....I hope you didn't interpret my post as a comment on your gas $$$ request. :oops:
I was just posting my own findings of what it will cost us this year, and I've determined it won't make any difference. I wasn't really replying to any specific previous postings.
Have fun when you get to the beach!
And Happy Easter !

[Excalibur]

Here could be some positive news! I have heard that Acetone added to the gasoline in your tank - only if you use Premium Unleaded - will increase gas mileage and also lower your emissions.

This is not supposed to be an "old wives tale", :idontno:but actual fact. Supposedly, you add 1 1/2 oz of Acetone for every 10 gallons of premium unleaded gasoline in your tank. It is said to somewhat work with other grades of gas, but not as well due to the chemical composition of the higher refined grade of premium.

I have now tried this and will let everyone know the results. The proof is in the puddin', as they say.

We shall see.......................:scratch:

[kathydwells]

Kathydwells....I hope you didn't interpret my post as a comment on your gas $$$ request. :oops:
I was just posting my own findings of what it will cost us this year, and I've determined it won't make any difference. I wasn't really replying to any specific previous postings.
Have fun when you get to the beach!
And Happy Easter !


NO, I didn't. Really, I am glad you posted that because it does put into perspective, that really in the long run it won't be that much more, and surely not enough to keep me away from the beach!!!!!!

You Funn too.....and Happy Easter to You!!!!!!

[yippie]

Just paid $2.88 a gallon in Destin.

[Excalibur]

$2.88 a gallon already - Doh! Does anyone else want to try the Acetone in gasoline in addition to me? That way we could really compare results with different vehicles and driving styles.

[Mango]

Gas already is over $3 here in New York for Premium unleaded.
:bicycle: My nephews kett car is looking good~

[Smiling JOe]

Gas already is over $3 here in New York for Premium unleaded.
:bicycle: My nephews kett car is looking good~$2.99 for premium in SoWal the other day. I am betting that the premium will increase to $3.19 on Memorial Day weekend.

[Excalibur]

$3.19 by Memorial Day? :(

If things get a little rough with a bad Hurricane Season and gas is already $3.00, then we are looking at $5.00+ a gallon gas if another Katrina type storm hits in the Gulf again.

I am glad I bought a Toyota Prius last year. However at $5.00 a gallon, it will cost $60 per tank to fill it up.

It will cost $100+ per tank to fill up the SUV and Corvette :shock: and those things suck more gas than a..............ahem, I better not go with the analogy I was going to use.:roll:

We need to think positive about this. Maybe we can all carpool with Smiling JOe. :D What do you say, Smiling JOe?

[yippie]

$2.88 a gallon already - Doh! Does anyone else want to try the Acetone in gasoline in addition to me? That way we could really compare results with different vehicles and driving styles.

That was for regular too! I think the sign very close to 3.00 for premium.

[Smiling JOe]

$3.19 by Memorial Day? :(

If things get a little rough with a bad Hurricane Season and gas is already $3.00, then we are looking at $5.00+ a gallon gas if another Katrina type storm hits in the Gulf again.

I am glad I bought a Toyota Prius last year. However at $5.00 a gallon, it will cost $60 per tank to fill it up.

It will cost $100+ per tank to fill up the SUV and Corvette :shock: and those things suck more gas than a..............ahem, I better not go with the analogy I was going to use.:roll:

We need to think positive about this. Maybe we can all carpool with Smiling JOe. :D What do you say, Smiling JOe?

Yes, $3.19 Memorial Day Weekend. - just a crazy random number.

Carpool? Heck when prices get that high, buy yourself a helmet and I will give you a lift on my bike. I don't think my canoe could take you to Snapperheads. :funn:

[Donna]

Uhhh, guys...if the U.S. attacks Iran, conventionally or "nu-cah-ler," we will have a lot more to be worried about than the price of gasoline. :confused:

[Smiling JOe]

Uhhh, guys...if the U.S. attacks Iran, conventionally or "nu-cah-ler," we will have a lot more to be worried about than the price of gasoline. :confused:I already have much more to worry about than the price of gasoline. Fortunately, unlike many of you, I don't need to fill the tank 4 times in order to get to the beach.

[30A Skunkape]

Here is a cool calculator to estimate how much it will cost to drive to SOWAL from wherever you may be.

http://www.fuelcostcalculator.com/

Glad we have a scooter, Mini and Civic! :rolling:

[Waterman]

It's already at $2.84 a gallon here in Chicago. :eek:

I saw a station in Malibu YESTERDAY for 399.99 a gallon! :bang:

[RiverOtter]

I paid $2.99 on the lake yesterday. Season hasn't even started yet :bang:

[Paula]

Here is a cool calculator to estimate how much it will cost to drive to SOWAL from wherever you may be.

http://www.fuelcostcalculator.com/

Glad we have a scooter, Mini and Civic! :rolling:

Skunkape: Now that was fun! It costs us $219.50 for a round trip from Michigan (I used Pensacola as the city since I don't think there was anything closer to SoWal). Thanks.

[Smiling JOe]

Skunkape: Now that was fun! It costs us $219.50 for a round trip from Michigan (I used Pensacola as the city since I don't think there was anything closer to SoWal). Thanks.Either there numbers are off or you must get great gas mileage. I get about 20 mpg and it cost me between $225 - $235 for a round trip to Asheville from SoWal, which is about a 9 hour drive.

[whitesands]

After doing a little "figurin'"...I was wondering the same thing SJ

edited to add...what are you driving Paula...perhaps that is the key?! OR...perhaps your "miles away from the beach" are not as many? Just curious.

[Excalibur]

One way to offset costs and possibly profit from the high fuel costs - Buy Oil Futures or options on the Oil futures for later this year, particularly in AUG-SEPT. I have done this now and should make a nice profit. Hey, I can't beat the powers that be on this, so I might as well ride my own wave and attempt to offset the higher costs.

If you can see the hand writing on the wall, why not read it and be prepared?

I am not a dealer or financial broker, but if any of you have any questions on how to do this, just send me a private message and I will share with you what I know and have learned on my own.

Another thing to do would be to buy some long term gas storage cans or other approved storage container and buy gas now. Fill up the approved gas containers and put some fuel stabilizer in it. That way if we have any shortages later this year due to weather, ect or if gas does get to $5 and short supply, you are taken care of with your own supply at a couple of bucks less per gallon. Be proactive and think long term. Just my own $.02 worth.......

[aquaticbiology]

was over $100.00 to fill up the truck coming back last night (only one medium cobia, the rest that were going by in multiple packs of 40 or so had lock jaw or something)

time to park the truck and drive the little ragtop for a while til either gas goes down or bush and iran's boss russia spoil the party for us all

[SlowMovin]

One way to offset costs and possibly profit from the high fuel costs - Buy Oil Futures or options on the Oil futures for later this year, particularly in AUG-SEPT. I have done this now and should make a nice profit...

Have you ever done this before?

[Excalibur]

For myself yes. I just did it again as well for later this year. :clap_1:

[SlowMovin]

Sounds like you have some experience then. Good. I don't know that I'd recommend this to anyone who is not experienced in futures trading, though. The commodities markets are very adept at separating beginners from their money.

Last year, there was a sizable differential between the contract price of Aug/Sep oil futures in the spring and the final market price when late summer rolled around. No one expected the storm season to have the effect on fuel prices that it had. It was one of the rare occasions when the market got caught flat-footed. This year, you can be sure that that premium was factored into the contract price...along with uncertainty regarding Mid-East tensions and the usual time premiums.

Glad to see you have some background in the area. Kinda worried me for a minute there.

[ShallowsNole]

Another thing to do would be to buy some long term gas storage cans or other approved storage container and buy gas now. Fill up the approved gas containers and put some fuel stabilizer in it. That way if we have any shortages later this year due to weather, ect or if gas does get to $5 and short supply, you are taken care of with your own supply at a couple of bucks less per gallon. Be proactive and think long term. Just my own $.02 worth.......

It wouldn't hurt for locals to do this anyway, in prep for hurricane season. :( Enough to get out and get back...and a little extra to ride around on until power is restored.

[Excalibur]

Everything will be okay, it just gets a little challenging at times. However, at the end of the day it will all be okay. We literally live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and hey, you have to take some challenges with the good.

Despite the challenges here from time to time - It is far better than living in a major Metro city and having power outages, supply shortages, ect.
If that happens here, we can just go to the beach.....:cool: