Gas Prices

jay k asked:

If gas prices keep going up, do you think it will hurt attendance next season?

Will gas prices have any effect on your sports budget?
*sorry Howler, I didn’t mean to ask a question that is sorta similar to yours. I saw something like this on another website a while ago and thought of asking it here.

elie101_forever asked:

When did the gas prices start going keep going. Like years and years ago you could get gas for 78 cents a gallon. So when did it start to go increasingly high up? And how long as it been getting dangerously high?
I mean like lately it has been a big issue about the price. When did it start too become such and issue? And why?

Fred asked:

I don’t think gas will be obsolete , because if that were the case companies such as Sheetz, Speedway ect, would not be building gas stations at the rate they are if there was going to be a cheaper, less profitable source of fuel 20 years from now. Do you think there will ever be a crisis (in the distant future) where the world shuts down and refuses to drive to protest high gas prices?? Do gas prices grow exponentially or is it linear?

Mark Lauterwein asked:

Compare Gas Prices: Dolphins and the Offshore Industry

The discovery of oil and gas deposits in the North Sea was justly celebrated at the time. People’s lives were transformed as cheap energy made cold rooms in winter a memory for millions. Of course there were doubts: the Piper Alpha disaster in 1988 saw nearly 167 rig-workers killed in a murderous explosion. The Cullen Report indicated that safety protocols on the rig were not stringent enough and things have tightened up since then.

The biggest fears surrounding the industry now have less to do with day-to-day safety concerns than with the uncertainty as to what consequences Britain’s dwindling supplies will bring. In the longer term Russia does not look like a reliable partner. Nuclear power is the favoured option, but it will take decades for the new generation of clean reactors to be built. Delays will be caused in any event through massive environmental protest (who wants to live next to a nuclear power station?). So, in the meantime, there is pressure from the Treasury to ensure that the figurative barrel of our North Sea resources is well and truly scraped. However, recent studies of dolphin pods in the Moray Firth illustrate that there is always another kind of price to pay for the sake of maintaining Britain’s balance of payments deficit.

This particular group of bottlenose dolphins living off the east coast of Scotland, only an hour’s drive from Edinburgh, has become a well loved tourist attraction. Wildlife thrives here, workers on the Forth Bridge have spotted a group of killer whales swimming below them. Yet the number of dolphins has fallen in recent years and scientists have concluded that this is directly related to the expansion of the offshore industry nearby. Concessions have been made to those concerned about the future of the pod and Alistair Darling has prohibited drilling in the direct vicinity of the Firth. So this story has a happy end, at least for the time being.

Those consumers who compare gas prices at the present time with those of yesteryear will be fully aware that the increasing efforts being made to locate new North Sea deposits (especially near the coasts, where the environmental cost can be so high if something goes wrong) are being paid for by the end user. However, due to the freeing up of the market at least the modern day gas customer has the consolation of being able to compare gas prices with other providers to locate the best deal. Since most electricity in this country is generated by gas powered power-stations, electricity bills are also connected to the state of the offshore industry. However, market freedom prevails here too and the consumer is well advised to shop around.

17.4.2008

Answerme87 asked:

Just wondering what your thoughts are (for or against) the government increasing gas prices to reduce the usage of automobiles.

On one hand it can help the environment, but on the other commuters (like myself) who have no choice but to drive to work, causes a big hole in my wallet at the end of the month.

What do you think?

Silver asked:


Only serious answers.

Aren’t gas prices controlled, primarily, by future’s projections and gas speculation? And wouldn’t our oil refineries be subject to damage from natural disasters like hurricanes (which are currently driving up prices?) Therefore, every hurricane season we would see even more drastic spikes in price and dips in production?

Why has the Republican Admin. and Congress failed to implement alternative fuel legislation after 8 years in power? Could it be because so many of them, including our president are getting super-rich off oil profits?

Only serious answers.
Supply Demand is a concept with which I am familiar, but oil production and demand have very little to do with the actual market and its fluctuations. Secondly, wouldn’t investment in alternatve fuels decress demand for oil and, therefore, decrease price?
So far, no one has answered the main question which would be, why depend on offshore drilling when our refineries can, and must, be taken off-line during things like hurricanes?

sliq asked:


Need opinions for class. If it doesn’t effect you now, how do you think itll effect you if the gas prices sore past 4 dollars for regular? Thanks!

Arthur Maxwell asked:


The increase in gas prices has recently made headline news all over the world: The average price of gas has risen to US$4 per gallon! This shocking figure has made consumers all around the globe worry about how it will affect their daily lifestyles, and seek ways to switch to cheaper forms of transportation. What is worse is that some experts even predict that the price will continue to increase within the next year or so. As a result, there is a drastic increase in the number of people looking for alternative ways to manage the high gas prices that prevail. Fortunately, cutting edge technology has allowed us to do just that. Today, you can actually run your car on water to combat high gas prices!



Most people may wonder, “Run my car on water? Is that even possible? Won’t it rust the insides of my tank?”

Well, running a car on water involves using a device or conversion kit to convert water into HHO, or Brown gas. During combustion of HHO, oxygen and water are produced as by-products. Not only is this technique environmentally friendly, but it also produces more energy than the regular diesel or petrol one would commonly use. As such, running a vehicle on water helps to increase its mileage as well as ensure that it is burnt cleanly.

This efficient method of using water to replace most of the gas in your car will also mean massive savings for you. Comparing the large difference in price between gas fuels today with that of water, which only costs a couple of cents per liter, you will find that this technique will solve most of your financial problems relating to gas prices. This method is cheap, easy to use, and can be done within your own back yard.

Converting water to HHO for combustion requires a conversion kit. This does not necessarily mean the high-tech, state of the art equipment that you have to purchase at branded stores. In fact, you can construct it with materials from your local DIY store. This technology has been designed such that it can be constructed cheaply using materials under $100, and will not affect the car’s main engine design.

Also, what you need to understand is that such a method has to work together with a sufficient amount gas involved. Presently, there is no technology that allows us to run our vehicles purely on water. However, reducing the reliance on gas by using water already produces many benefits, such as halving the amount of money spent on gas.

Thus, rest assured that such technology and methods will indeed improve the way the car works, as better mileage and a greener environment is achieved. Many have already succeeded in exploiting this system, so do not be left behind in this race for greater savings today. If you wish to make more than 50% worth of fuel savings each month, then run your car on water immediately to combat those high gas prices now!

TOTOE M asked:


If inflated tires saves us money , why aren’t we puting an air pump at every gas pump… so we can pump up the tires.

Gray Rollins asked:


Vehicles that will help you save money on gas

Prices at the pump are rising steadily; more and more of the vehicles being released get very low gas mileage. This makes it really hard to get around town or to work, on a budget. Well, there still are tons of options for vehicles that can save you tons of money at the pump.

If you’re not ready to take the plunge and buy a hybrid or electric vehicle, there are many gas-engine cars that get very good gas mileage. For small cars, the mini cooper (28 city/36 highway) gets you the most miles for your gallon. If you’re looking at midsize or large cars, you should check out Hyundai. The Elantra gets 27 city/34 highway, and the Sonata get 24 city/34 highway. If you’re looking into station wagons, the Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix both get 30 city/36 highway.

If you’re looking for a car with even better gas mileage, you should check out hybrid cars. The concept of a hybrid is that its engine is actually a combination of two engines: a traditional gas engine, and an electric engine. Unlike true electric cars, the electric engine is charged by the gas engine, so there’s no need to plug it in. And while all the power is ultimately derived from the gas engine, these cars, van’s, and SUVs still get way batter gas mileage and saving you tons of money at the pump. If you’re looking simply for the best gas mileage overall, you should check out the Honda insight; it gets 60 mpg city, 66 mpg highway. Plus it’s from Honda so you can be confident you’re getting a solid long lasting vehicle. If you’re looking for an SUV, the vehicle with the best gas mileage is the Ford Escape hybrid. It gets 31 mpg city, 36 mpg highway. Imagine, getting the gas mileage of a car (or better) from an SUV.

Another option for saving fuel that will be available on the market soon is the plug-in hybrid. You’re probably thinking “why would I want to plug in my hybrid when I can just get a regular hybrid?’ One dollar to get as far as a gallon of gas, that’s why. A plug in hybrid is the same as a regular hybrid except you have the option of charging the electric engine. This means that if you only take short trips, your gas engine will rarely even have to turn on, and electricity gets you as far as a gallon of gas for about $1. And, unlike normal electric cars, you never have to worry about your battery dying so you can go as far as you want on your gas engine.

If you want to just skip the gas altogether, there have been some great advances in electric vehicles. You’ll forget everything you know about electric vehicles when you see the Tesla Motors Roadster. It’s fully electric, so you can always get a gas mileage equivalent of about $1 per gallon. Unlike traditional electric cars, this one runs on a lithium ion battery, so it can go farther between charges (about 250 miles), it can go a lot faster (top speed of 130 mph), and to be honest, it just looks cooler. If an electric car ever catches on, it will most definitely be this one.

With any type of vehicle, you should keep your car in good shape and making sure it gets regular tune ups, this will help keep up gas efficiency. Also remember that the weight of the vehicle matters. Carrying around stuff you don’t need and always having a full tank will raise your gas mileage.