Gas Prices Out of Control

[jeff of pa]

Pottsville Republican​

Wed, Oct 17, 1990

 

[jeff of pa]

Pottsville Republican​

Sat, Mar 30, 1996 ·Page 5

 

[robertk]

Pottsville Republican​

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You might also look at that and conclude that gas is cheaper now. In 1951, you'd have paid that 25 cents with a silver quarter -- which today is worth about $13. Today with gas at $5 a gallon, you could pay that with a silver dime and still have change left. It's not that things are more expensive, it's that the currency is worthless.

 

[bc5391]

You might also look at that and conclude that gas is cheaper now. In 1951, you'd have paid that 25 cents with a silver quarter -- which today is worth about $13. Today with gas at $5 a gallon, you could pay that with a silver dime and still have change left. It's not that things are more expensive, it's that the currency is worthless.

All the currency is worthless, but digital currency is even more so. If you were an early investor in bitcoin, you made millions, today if you were to invest 10k, tomorrow you might only have 5k, or 15k. With everything going on in the world, your best investments are silver and gold.

 

[xr7ator]

Disagree. Stock market and property are the real winners.

 

[robertk]

Disagree. Stock market and property are the real winners.

Partially. Diversification is good. Just be aware that stocks can and do lose value, including going to zero. Property can also lose value, particularly rental property, but it rarely goes to zero.

 

[ToddsPoint]

All the currency is worthless, but digital currency is even more so. If you were an early investor in bitcoin, you made millions, today if you were to invest 10k, tomorrow you might only have 5k, or 15k. With everything going on in the world, your best investments are silver and gold.

Gold has dropped back to $4300. That’s the number I was looking for to buy more!

 

[beepbleep]

I remember getting a dollar of gas to drive around all night. A few dollars would fill up the tank.

 

[AU Seeker]

I remember getting a dollar of gas to drive around all night. A few dollars would fill up the tank.

Yes back in the 60s you could fill up most cars for what a gallon of gas cost now!

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Gas $3.48 gallon at SAMS now, $3.65 at local station.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

3/4 tank of diesel in my pickup. These buffoons have really screwed up my state!!! For what exactly? Really feel for people on fixed incomes.

 

[bc5391]

3/4 tank of diesel in my pickup. These buffoons have really screwed up my state!!! For what exactly? Really feel for people on fixed incomes.
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I would not be driving much. I have a class C motorhome, I just use it within the state, costs about the same at each gas station. If I were to drive across the country to visit, it would take close to 5k for a trip. I would have to make it a year long trip in order to enjoy it, then kick Squatters out of my home. A 45 and old mine shafts solve the squatter issue.

 

[jeff of pa]

$4.499

 

[Jeremy S]

I remember when gas hit around $1.40 a gallon in 2002 and people were losing their minds here. That was when I got my drivers license and could fill the tank up on my car for less than $20.

I love just tossing my detecting equipment in the truck for the day... but at gas guzzling 15 MPG, I more use the Camry with its 30+ MPG.

 

[Digger54]

Don't own one and probably never will, but can't help thinking electric car owners must be smiling every time they drive by a gas station with recent price hikes.

 

[Prairie Gazingfox]

Don't own one and probably never will, but can't help thinking electric car owners must be smiling every time they drive by a gas station with recent price hikes.

I talked to a friend here around Chicagoland, he said driving his Electric 2022 Nissan Ariya is worth it anytime the gas is above $ 3.70 a gallon.
When its less than that, the Differences in the electric bill makes the Driving of the Nissan Ariya Cost the same as when he would drive his Gasoline Car.
But prices have been above $ 4.30 now

 

[xr7ator]

Partially. Diversification is good. Just be aware that stocks can and do lose value, including going to zero. Property can also lose value, particularly rental property, but it rarely goes to zero.

Since writing this, my stocks and property have increased in value. My gold and silver values are down. Long term is the stock market and property...can't be beat. One should watch what the uber wealthy do. Research long term investing will enlighten.

 

[ticndig]

Gas is $3.18 in Central Va. and on a dropping trend.

you can go on Gas buddy and find the best prices in your zip code.

 

[Prairie Gazingfox]

Gas is $3.18 in Central Va. and on a dropping trend.

you can go on Gas buddy and find the best prices in your zip code.

Well gas prices went down from $ 5.10 down to $ 4.40 average last 3 weeks. Around Elgin-Shaumburg. Illinois.
But if you only drive 20 miles North To Crystal lake or even further towards McHenry, they are like $ 0.60 LESS.
Some places almost $ 1 less.
But I can't go, I would lose the day!

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I paid $3.37 yesterday...