Ok has anyone noticed???????????

[Amun-Ra]

the FRIGGIN GAS PRICES???????????????????????????????????:devilfla m:redboxer:

I mean this is ridiculous... gas prices should be goin down, not back up!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BC75]

Ah its a holiday weekend. Hopefully it will drop back down. It seems like I don't leave my house without visiting a gas station now.

[Mrs.BurntTires]

uhh yeah it's almost not worth it to buy gas to drive farther away for a better paying job so that I can pay for my gas to get back to friggin work....LOL

[BlackcatAlum]

Gas today was $2.79 a gallon at the Prestonsburg's Speedway. I also heard before the end of the month gas would be above $3.00 a gallon ! That just outragious !

[alfus21]

It's a sad situation, and a select few are making millions off of us because we have no choice but to buy their gas...

[BlackcatAlum]

It's a sad situation, and a select few are making millions off of us because we have no choice but to buy their gas...

Very true statement !

[Mrs.BurntTires]

My Mother lives in California, and I think I heard that it went up into the 3 dollar range recently..

[RANDALL FLAG]

My Mother lives in California, and I think I heard that it went up into the 3 dollar range recently..

The reason that gas is so high in California, is that the citizens voted that certain additives have to be added to the gas to prevent pollution. These additives help drive the price of gas up there...

[RANDALL FLAG]

These may not be the "official" reasons that gas prices are going up, but this is why I think that the futures have gone up, driving the price of gas up,according to articles I have read, and interviews that I have seen:

1. The President of Iran, has stated that if the UN ( Read US ) imposes sanctions on them for enriching Uranium for "Peaceful" means, then he will halt all oil produciton in His country. Today, the President of Iran announced to the world that they have indeed successfully have enriched Uranium to be used for fuel for "Peacefull" means.
2. The production of oil in Iraq has reached It's lowest levels since pre-war levels.
3. The President of Venezuela stated in an interview last month, that he was considering cutting production of oil in his country until the US gave him assurances that they were not going to invade His country. ( This goes back to the Latino "Machismo" thing where He is going to show the rest of Latin America that he can bring the US down when ever He wants to) We get quite a bit of oil from Venezuela.
All of this has the "future traders" worried that they are not going to be making lots of money over a long period of time, so they have to make what money they can in the short term.
Side Note: When gas was $3.00 a gallon, Exxon oil was making a "BILLION" dollars of profit every day.

[FOX SPORTS]

If ALL americans would boycott buying gas for one day a message could be sent....just a thought.

[Johnny Ringo]

Gas prices are ridiculous, I put $50 in my vehicle and still didn't fill it up

[Dream_Weaver]

Last week gas in the Belfry area was 2.75 for regular..In Pikeville this past weekend (Walmart) gas prices were $2.54 for regular a whopping .21 cents per gallon difference. :devilflam :redboxer: Even in the Hazard area gas was in the $2.50 range.


I, too, put $50 in my car and it didn't even kick the pump off...was afraid to keep going..:yikes:

[venom93]

Gas prices are predicted to be in the $3.00 range all summer long. Prices have gone up so much recently because crude oil has risen and is getting closer to $70 a barrel. There have been no new refineries built in this country for decades and many have been closed, leaving each remaining one to operate at 100% capacity. The least fear or small shutdown causes the prices to escalate.

[Pirate Pal]

I can't even think about gas prices without getting annoyed!!!

[BelfryPride]

NBC news last night did a story on it and they said that gas prices could reach as much as $4.00 a gallon if there is any kind of crisis in the middle east by summers end. Also due to the fact that alot of the oil rigs in the gulfcoast are still unoperational due to the Hurricanes from last summer.....

It's a bad situation....that might get a whole lot worse

[Mrs.BurntTires]

< going to get a horse..LOL But really has anyone checked into the whole ""Live Green, Go Yellow" campaign.. wonder how it works.. guess i'll have to check it out.

[BFritz]

And Bush invaded Iraq for oil:rolleyes:

[venom93]

If the environmentalists and tree huggers would let us drill for oil off shore in the US we would have enough oil to support ourselves. Plust the fact they won't allow a new refinery to be built anywhere. GW isn't the reason for high gas prices. Try the other side.

[BurntTires]

Heard today gas was over 3.00 gallon in Beckly, WV .....And a guy asked me today at the Belfry speedway did I know anybody that wanted to trade a car for two mules. I told him the price of corn would go up then.

[BallaBaby]

Heard today gas was over 3.00 gallon in Beckly, WV .....And a guy asked me today at the Belfry speedway did I know anybody that wanted to trade a car for two mules. I told him the price of corn would go up then.

LOL, I liked that..

[15thRegionCrazy]

It is ridiculous... but like somebody told me the other day... "they voted him in... and we're paying the price"

[BCF4L]

Heard today gas was over 3.00 gallon in Beckly, WV .....And a guy asked me today at the Belfry speedway did I know anybody that wanted to trade a car for two mules. I told him the price of corn would go up then.:) :) :)

[venom93]

It is ridiculous... but like somebody told me the other day... "they voted him in... and we're paying the price"

Clinton couldn't have stopped the hurricanes. They weren't drilling for oil here when he was in office. You can't blame the price of gas right now on who is in office. The war in Iraq isn't why gas is $3.00 a gallon. The president is a scapegoat for the ignorant.

[bevinsville_bomber]

Gas prices are ridiculous and are only going to get worse....

[BelfryJustice]

Clinton couldn't have stopped the hurricanes. They weren't drilling for oil here when he was in office. You can't blame the price of gas right now on who is in office. The war in Iraq isn't why gas is $3.00 a gallon. The president is a scapegoat for the ignorant.

Bush's policy has played a role in the problem.

:rolleyes:

[DTfan]

I just filled my car up at 2.70 somehting a gallon and it cost me $21.00 I don't think that's 21 was that bad but it could be a little cheaper...espically since most people pay 30 or more for a fill-up.

[crazytaxidriver]

i paid 63 dollars for a fill up at 2.49 a gallon

[Beef]

I just filled my car up at 2.70 somehting a gallon and it cost me $21.00 I don't think that's 21 was that bad but it could be a little cheaper...espically since most people pay 30 or more for a fill-up.****...lucky girl!! I'm filling up tomorrow to head home....feeling something in the high 60s maybe 70s!!!:Cheerlead

[BFritz]

It is ridiculous... but like somebody told me the other day... "they voted him in... and we're paying the price"

I wasn't sure what he meant by this post. I can only think of ignorant possibilities. I hope I'm wrong

[15thRegionCrazy]

I wasn't sure what he meant by this post. I can only think of ignorant possibilities. I hope I'm wrong

First I'm not a guy... and are you saying i'm ignorant?

[-STAT-]

Heard by the summer it could get up $4.00

[blackcatfan_48]

I hope the gas prices dont get to 4.00 i will have to start walkin everywhere i go

[Dream_Weaver]

We, again made a trip to Hazard today....bought gas for $2.61 a gallon....Never thought I would be bragging about buying gas for that price ....needless to say tho I filled er up...

[DTfan]

I hope it doesn't get to $400 a gallon...I'm *HOPEFULLY* getting a job at one of the 10 places I applied and if it goes nay higher my pay check will be all used for gas!

[Homer Simpson]

Its the republicans they gas tax prices are redicilous.

[DTfan]

I don't know who it is but I do know that gas prices better be going down by the time I move to Richmond or my little Corolla won't be traveling home as much as my mom thinks! lol

[Amun-Ra]

Bush might not be the problem, but he sure isnt helpin fix it... he is gettin rich like the rest of them.

[BlackcatAlum]

My mom has told me plenty of times about how she has seen people just put $2 in there vehicle because they couldnt pay anymore than that! She has gave people money because they didnt have enough to pay for what they put in ! This is a problem our President should be taking care of !

[Beef]

Its the republicans they gas tax prices are redicilous. :) :) Are you saying that the republicans put a tax on the gas? That is what is making it so high? Yes, there is a tax, but I don't see any democrats pushing for the tax to be cut.

[corndog23]

:) :) Are you saying that the republicans put a tax on the gas? That is what is making it so high? Yes, there is a tax, but I don't see any democrats pushing for the tax to be cut.

:thumpsup:

[Amun-Ra]

i dont care who is pushing for the tax on gas or who is responsible for the increase in price, whoever it is ought to be beat with a whip and fed to sharks

[RANDALL FLAG]

Its the republicans they gas tax prices are redicilous.

Which taxes are you referring to. There are around 38 cents of tax on every gallon of gas sold. This is a combination of federal and state taxes and have been like this for some time now.

[KILROY]

Theres two sides to every story, and I don't think anyone here has yet touched on the real reasons for the gas hikes. Believe it or not, the U.S. exports oil we get from our land to other countries and have forever.

[kybass88]

Bush and chaney both are for the oil company they are shareholders. Did you see how much profit the oil company made last year? This is third quarter last year 2005.The industry's third-quarter profits jumped 62 percent to nearly $26 billion as Exxon Mobil, the nation's biggest oil company, posted the fattest corporate profit in history. Oil company's stocks are up some 40 percent from a year ago.

[MCHStennischic]

Heard today gas was over 3.00 gallon in Beckly, WV .....And a guy asked me today at the Belfry speedway did I know anybody that wanted to trade a car for two mules. I told him the price of corn would go up then.
Cute and Random i like it...lol

[SE04]

I don't think that's 21 was that bad but it could be a little cheaper...espically since most people pay 30 or more for a fill-up.

when i first got my corolla i could fill up from the E @ 1.60 something for around 14-15 dollars. Now @ 2.69 takes $26 to fill it up. But i agree it could be alot cheaper but im glad it's not like 70-80 dollars. I would never fill up again if it was!

[Cali]

I just paid 28 dollars to fill mine up and my car was above a quarter of a tank...like close to a half. I figure it'll probably be about $40 to fill it up if it were on empty.

[SE04]

I just paid 28 dollars to fill mine up and my car was above a quarter of a tank...like close to a half. I figure it'll probably be about $40 to fill it up if it were on empty.

dang you much have a v6 or a big gas tank.

[Billnz28]

Clinton couldn't have stopped the hurricanes. They weren't drilling for oil here when he was in office. You can't blame the price of gas right now on who is in office. The war in Iraq isn't why gas is $3.00 a gallon. The president is a scapegoat for the ignorant.

Amen Brother

This looks interesting though http://www.energy.gov.ab.ca/89.asp

[thetribe]

If I could afford the insurance on it, I would buy a crotchrocket instead of driving my car. They go faster, look cooler, and would work to get me where I'm going.

[Amun-Ra]

If I could afford the insurance on it, I would buy a crotchrocket instead of driving my car. They go faster, look cooler, and would work to get me where I'm going.
i would like to have a motorcycle for most of my daily driving.. they are better on gas.

[Pirate Pal]

If I could afford the insurance on it, I would buy a crotchrocket instead of driving my car. They go faster, look cooler, and would work to get me where I'm going.

My husband bought one when we only had one child and she was 2. I loved it. I actually drove it too!

I wouldn't mind having another one, but I just can't figure out where to put the 2 younger kids!!!:shh: :)

[THUNDERCHILD]

:flame:GAS IN P'BURG WENT UP TO $2.95 FOR REGULAR TODAY AT SPEEDWAY DOWNTOWN!!!
:Angry07: :moon: :help:

[venom93]

crude oil went to an all time high today in early trading upon speculation of Iran nuclear concerns and shortened supply in Nigeria due to guerilla fighting. Gas prices are expected to jump almost $.40 a gallon.

note: none of these issues are the Presidents fault! Crude oil operates on a global market.

[alfus21]

Oil is over 71 bucks a barrel today...Gas should keep shooting up to around $3.20 or so easily in the next day or two

[football05]

Gas prices are crazy, they dont have to be this high just bc vacation time is around the corner ........

[Homer Simpson]

I put 12 dollars in my car and drove about 20 miles and my gas light came on.

[Cali]

:flame:GAS IN P'BURG WENT UP TO $2.95 FOR REGULAR TODAY AT SPEEDWAY DOWNTOWN!!!
:Angry07: :moon: :help:


I noticed that too!

[RANDALL FLAG]

I read a couple of analysts reports today, and they are predicting $3.50-$4.00 gallon prices by mid-summer. Is it just me, or are these analyst"s predictons "self-serving". It seems that no sooner than they post their reports, the gas prices go up accordingly.

Exxon gave their retiring CEO, Lee R. Raymond, a 69.7 million dollar compensation package and a 98 million dollar pension payout. It even has some shareholders and economists asking "How much is enough".

[twentythree]

Not that I'm rubbing it in -- But I filled my standard-shift Ford Focus up for 25 bucks and am currently getting 35 miles per gallon. Its a good feeling.

Yes, I'd like for prices to go down, so maybe I could pay 15 bucks for a tank of gas, but its not breaking me to pay for gas right now...

People should consider getting more fuel efficient vehicles. Demand for fuel would be lower...

[alfus21]

I drive a 2.4, 4 Cylinder myself and I don't drive too often here in Lexington but rather walk...So it's not breaking me up too bad on money, but it's just the principle of the fact for me that they're making so much money off of people...I'd love it if just for one day the U.S. went on strike from buying any gasoline..Sure millions would still buy it, but imagine what kind of message that would send, because millions still wouldn't buy it....They'll keep raising the prices as long as we're feeding the beast...

[twentythree]

Well, thats kind of the same concept. If people had smaller tanks, then less fuel would be bought...

But then the price of cars would probably go up... :rolleyes:

[BurntTires]

$2.95 at Speedway in Belfry also........Time for everyone to get their bicycles out.

[Matney's Prodigey]

$2.69 at Wal-Mart in Pikeville. That is down from last week. You can save .03 cents if you use a shoppers card. I buy a shoppers card of how much gas I want then pay for it with the card to save money. The shoppers card makes it $2.66. Can't beat that now-a-days

[Dream_Weaver]

I believe that these prices would be a bit easier to take if there were valid reasons for them....at no time when we are paying what we are paying for gasoline should a company have record profits...And the reasons that the media gives to us for the rising gas prices don't exactly wash either, Nigeria has been unsettled for how long as well as any other mid eastern country-
What I would love to see happen as a result of this is to seriously look for alternative fuel resources...open the Alaskan are for drilling and to re-open refineries that were closed previously to meet the rising demand.

[alfus21]

http://www.ethanol.org

[Amun-Ra]

oil prices are ridiculous........ just exactly what is our goverment doin to help???? can anyone answer that? how can someone who earns minimum wage pay for their gas to get to their job? something needs to be done, and QUICK. there are no reason for this other than the rich want to get richer.