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gas rip-off

by marksman , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 07/01/2009 09:57 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
marksman
Joined: 11/21/2005 10:53 PM
Location: ND
Last year oil traded at 142.00/barrel. Gas was 4.10

Now oil 73.00barrel and gas is 2.79

At the rate of overcharge Gas should be 2.10

I believe that now the 2.79 per gallon in a clear defination of gouging,Congress could not define gouging when the high price of gas was questioned. Now maybe if people would contact the 3 representives something would get started.( I doubt it)

It is not supply and demand. The supply is here,as far as demand Gas is a necessary item because anyone who lives in a small town now does not have the services we had before because of the wal-marts,home depot,mennards,no business survived and now excessive travel is a must,so vehicle wear is increased (trade more often).And now all of the major cities charge an extra tax that all of the rural town people have to pay. Does anyone believe that the NAWS tax will go away,Now Minot wants a dome. City property tax is enough already, when are the cities going to live within their means,why are they above the people's means.

At the rate of property tax one months wages goes to property tax. And two months of wages goes to all other taxes(gas ,household,excise just to name a few) so that leaves 9 months to make payments on house and vehicle etc.
Re: gas rip-off
by gonefshn on 07/01/2009 10:02 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
gonefshn
Joined: 2001-12-16 00:00:00
Location: ND
No doubt we're all be gouged.  When you have something everyone else wants you can charge what you want.  But, you can't base your comments on the math you used.  To try to make it that simple is rather naive.  The cost of producing a gallon of gas contains not only the variable cost of oil, but also fixed costs such as refineries, pipelines, and the works.  The more gas you sell the less per gallon the fixed costs are.  When volume goes down, the fixed costs are still there.  So, while yes we are being gouged, there is more to the price of a gallon of gas than just the raw oil product.
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by Tim Sandstrom on 07/01/2009 10:09 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
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Location: ND
I remember the dems winning elections because they promised they'd fix the evil gas gougers and the evil oil companies.  Still waiting.  Free market folks, supply and demand.




 
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by Nanky on 07/01/2009 10:16 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 2006-10-19 08:30:24
Location: ND
I love the gas market. It's the only market that doesn't have to abide by the laws of supply and demand.

Demand goes down, supply stays the same, and the price per barrel goes up. Makes sense to me.
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by mauserG33-40 on 07/01/2009 10:40 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Tim Sandstrom Said:
I remember the dems winning elections because they promised they'd fix the evil gas gougers and the evil oil companies.  Still waiting.  Free market folks, supply and demand.
If Obama walked into your living room soaking wet and said it was raining outside, you better go look, because there is a good chance it is clear and the sun is shining.
Re: gas rip-off
by Tim Sandstrom on 07/01/2009 10:49 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Ha ha.




 
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by WellArmed on 07/01/2009 10:51 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 2009-03-09 18:51:14
Location: ND

There is plenty of a supply of gas---at $2.75. 


The shortage seems to be in the "$2.10 gas" category. 

 
Re: gas rip-off
by Tim Sandstrom on 07/01/2009 11:00 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Its not $2.10 either.  Where I work we don't pay fed tax for our work vehicles.  The gas slip was $2.34.  Not sure where you guys are getting $2.10 from.  This is in the Minot area.  The gas price in Minot seems to be where it should at $2.69.




 
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by eyexer on 07/01/2009 11:45 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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well yea, he might have pissed himself. 
mauserG33-40 Said:
Tim Sandstrom Said:
I remember the dems winning elections because they promised they'd fix the evil gas gougers and the evil oil companies.  Still waiting.  Free market folks, supply and demand.
If Obama walked into your living room soaking wet and said it was raining outside, you better go look, because there is a good chance it is clear and the sun is shining.
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by archer on 07/01/2009 4:15 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Location: MN
i guess $73 barrell gas with pump price hovering around $2.50 to $2.75 nationwide isnt unreasonable. I cringe at $3 or more and would love to pay less. Not all that suprised at the current price, mid-summer, july 4th.
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by Little Elvis on 07/01/2009 4:23 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Little Elvis
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Location: ND
EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG WITH THE WORLD TODAY IS THE DEMOCRATS FAULT!!!!!!!!!!!!  EVERYTHING....just ask the leader of the clowns TIM!!!!!!!!!! 
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by Sportsman on 07/01/2009 4:30 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Location: ND
Funny thing about your comment Marksimon30 is that not to long ago, you were blaming the Republicans for absolutely everything.  Now that it is turned around on your precious Democrats, it is aparently a different story and should not be allowed.  Personally, I think the hypocricy is funny as heck.
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by mauserG33-40 on 07/01/2009 4:38 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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marksimon30 Said:
EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG WITH THE WORLD TODAY IS THE DEMOCRATS FAULT!!!!!!!!!!!!  EVERYTHING....just ask the leader of the clowns TIM!!!!!!!!!! 


You are basically right, the Democrats are making everything that  is wrong a lot worse. No need to ask Tim, most folks know it without asking Tim.
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by Little Elvis on 07/01/2009 4:45 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Little Elvis
Joined: 2003-12-21 00:00:00
Location: ND
sportsman find something that i blamed on republicans...please i am interested....i maybe said that bush was a moron and started a war for no reason but i don't recall laying blame about anything...please find this for me before you say stupid comments
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by beedoggs1 on 07/01/2009 10:06 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 2008-12-11 13:15:07
Location: ND
I hope it goes to 5 bucks a gallon. Let you damn whiners complain then. We'll see who the real sportsmen are then. The ones that ride bikes out to the field, take horses, and carry old single shots instead of fancy red labels and such. IF you are going to cap oil and gas prices, then cap healthcare, cap groceries, cap insurance, cap entertainment expenses. Vote socialist. If you don't like the gas prices, use your God given right and STOP buying it. It's that simple.
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by Bowhuntin on 07/01/2009 10:28 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Bowhuntin
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Location: ND
marksimon30,
Here's a fact for you to ponder, when Bush walked out the door of the white house for the last time gasoline was less than 2 bucks a gallon. Obama got elected and the democrats took over congress and it's been going up ever since. Goes to show what everyone knows, the democrats are in bed with big oil.
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by Old Jake on 07/01/2009 11:34 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 2008-02-18 00:00:15
Location: ND
Well, I think at least those of us in the western part of the state are being taking advantage of. I was in Fargo last weekend and bought gas for $2.41 a gallon at Sams. Then I came home and saw the price still at $2.75 in Bismarck. I ventured over to Sams to fill up as they usually give a little bit of a discount. Low and behold the price was $2.52. They must have got their signals crossed though as the next day they were back up to $2.64. Why not take advantage of the consumer if you can, after all everyone else in this town is doing it. I think last year there was an article in the Tribune which related that the wholesale price in Bismarck is actually less than it is in Fargo (at least on that particular day) but since there is no competition in Bismarck they make much more profit (by sticking together). Oh well, nothing we can do about it. Just have to pick and choose your activities if the price gets to high.
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by Tim Sandstrom on 07/02/2009 07:42 AM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 2003-07-14 00:00:00
Location: ND
marksimon30 Said:
EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG WITH THE WORLD TODAY IS THE DEMOCRATS FAULT!!!!!!!!!!!!  EVERYTHING....just ask the leader of the clowns TIM!!!!!!!!!! 

Hey, don't get mad at me if I'm telling the truth.  Your party won elections because they stood on the pedestal and lied to the American people that they were going to "fix" the energy costs.  We live in a world of global demand.  There was no conspiracy, there was no evil republican keeping the fuel costs up, it is just the way it is.  So don't get mad at me if I'm simply pointing out the lies used to win seats (or at least help to win seats).  Jeepers...




 
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by catmechanic on 07/02/2009 08:14 AM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Location: nd
i live in lisbon. gas there is 2.39. we are usually cheaper than fargo for some reason if not the same price. its just funny because the price of gas in valley city and jamestown is around 2.69.

the main gas station in lisbon which is the first to lower their prices gets there gas from vining oil in vc/j-town. so how does that work. we are charging 30 cents less a gallon and have to have our gas hauled in 90 miles from jamestown???

if you ask me, SOMEBODY is making a lot more money than they should be.
Hold my beer while i land this walleye!!
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by Little Elvis on 07/02/2009 09:08 AM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Little Elvis
Joined: 2003-12-21 00:00:00
Location: ND
http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_retail_price_chart.aspx?time=24


Look you morons its called a price trend....gas goes up EVERY SUMMER it has been doing this FOREVER.....tim i have to say you really are a moron if you think that everything you say is true.
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by outofrange on 07/02/2009 09:17 AM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 2001-12-17 00:00:00
Location: ND
bowhuntin, do you think that is a result of political leadership or do you think perhaps gas prices dropped because of a precipitous decline in our economy resulting in a drastic reduction in demand?

If it is the latter, is that something that Bush should be proud of?
Bowhuntin Said:
marksimon30,
Here's a fact for you to ponder, when Bush walked out the door of the white house for the last time gasoline was less than 2 bucks a gallon. Obama got elected and the democrats took over congress and it's been going up ever since. Goes to show what everyone knows, the democrats are in bed with big oil.
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