gas in ATL

[Al_Soran]

Just got back from ATL (9/3)- paid $3.09gal at Mobil just off the 285 (South of Airport). No line, no fuss, no muss. Highest I saw was $3.19 in Columbia SC.

[cstem]

I know the gas here in Phoenix comes from just two tubes-one from Texas the other California.  Since EVERY gas station brand in Phoenix uses the same two pipes (they add their own additives to make it 'Chevron' or what ever)- I think the "whos buying from who" is a bit skewed for at least my neck of the woods.  

Hybrids are cool, but like mentioned, future upkeep is iffy and our lovely government gives very little in tax breaks for them and thier development.  On the other hand the Gov gives oil companies billions each year to pay for the depreciation of the oil wells as they empty.  To help fix the situation, we need more Gov fundinig for mass transit, alt fuel and more stringent reforms on gas mileage and for the Gov to get out of the oil companies pockets.  What we can do is stop buying F350's, lifting them to the moon, not towing anything or carrying anyone but ourselves in them for a 60 mile one way commute at 85 mph all while getting 7 mpg on a downhill.  Our consumption level has risen disproportionately (sp) in regards to population growth.    Conserve.  The oil companies will keep raising the prices until we stop paying them, then will back them down 20 cents.  More oil is not the answer right now- our refineries can't keep up with what we got.  I am trying to do my part by riding my bicycle to work when I can (two gallons a day) and am considering the bus on other days (a half hour longer commute, but I can study and drink coffee for an hour so I really gain about an hour a day!)  I know that these things woul dnot work for everyone like contractors, outside sales, or rural folks, but everyone that can must try.  Oh well can you tell I am doing some research on this for school?  I am interested in hearing how others save energy (not just gas) or how they are forced (by work etc) to be unable to conserve.  

[SuzyAngel]

I ride my bicycle alot.  I think it's great exercise anyhow.  I have motorcycle chaps and a snowsuit for winter if I have to use them.   :D

[smoke]

Sorry I have not been to ATL but  family down there said it ranges from 3 to 3.50 depending on the area.

Here in the DC/MD area..  I saw 5.00 for gas and I kept driving.  ;D  Near my house its been 3.19/20 for mid grade.  My truck is full and has been sitting. ;D  But for the last few days more stations are out of gas. As of yesterday there were 5 stations that were bone dry.

[Rhun]

me, I save energy by driving hundreds of miles in my 11 MPG truck, unload my motorcycle, ride around all day and end up exactly where I started on  the track, hopefully, then drive hundreds of miles back home. This way I save electricity that I would have consumed by watching TV and save resources that I would have waisted by wearing out my couch!    ;D

[roadracer162]

At 50 mpg I love my GSXR1000, 48 mpg R1, 45 mpg CB750, 40 mpg XS11, and 48 mpg FZR600.

Mark

[Super Dave]

Sorry I have not been to ATL but  family down there said it ranges from 3 to 3.50 depending on the area.

Here in the DC/MD area..  I saw 5.00 for gas and I kept driving.  ;D  Near my house its been 3.19/20 for mid grade.  My truck is full and has been sitting. ;D  But for the last few days more stations are out of gas. As of yesterday there were 5 stations that were bone dry.

Really?

Some grumbling here in Milwaukee that the wholesale terminals were holding back the supply to stations, and that is what has caused the mark up and the "shortage".  Wonder if it's similar to what you're having.

Wisconsin has high gas taxes.  Regular unleaded is $3.25 to 3.39 where I've seen it.  

Wife now works at home, so her car won't get driven much.
 8)

[EX#996]

I paid $3.09 tonight up nort' here.

Dawn  

[StumpysWife]

$2.99 in Marquette, Michigan and we think we're getting a deal?   ::)

I drove the pit bike to work today anyway.   :P

[Protein Filled]

I drove the pit bike to work today anyway.   :P

It's not a pitbike if you don't own a race bike (and I mean race motorcycle, not the "other" kind of bike). As of now, it's just a scooter!  :P ;D

[StumpysWife]

It's not a pitbike if you don't own a race bike (and I mean race motorcycle, not the "other" kind of bike). As of now, it's just a scooter!  :P ;D

Fine, I took my little mini scoot scoot with the wobbly rear wheel to work.  Does that make you happy?   :P

[Scotty Ryan]

I've been riding our Zuma to work this week.