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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ima_drummer2k, Oct 14, 2008.

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  1. countingcrow

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    Have a buddy who lives in Harlingen and he has been paying south of $2.50 for two weeks now.

    He said he filled up last night for $2.31/gallon.

    Why are the gas prices so much lower in the valley?
     
    #21 countingcrow, Oct 14, 2008
  2. no_answer

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    Because people in the RGV don't make very much $$$.
     
    #22 no_answer, Oct 14, 2008
  3. TexasFight

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    Dammit - gas hasn't gone below $3 in the Galleria yet... every station near my house is over $3.50 for premium still and over $3 for the regular stuff
     
    #23 TexasFight, Oct 14, 2008
  4. TMac640

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    It's nice to enjoy free gas again. Yes, free. :)
     
    #24 TMac640, Oct 14, 2008
  5. stipendlax

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    I just filled up at the local Wal Mart.

    $2.69/gallon
     
    #25 stipendlax, Oct 14, 2008
  6. TMac640

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    Tomball?
     
    #26 TMac640, Oct 14, 2008
  7. VesceySux

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    The HEB gas station at 249 near Louetta is at $2.66/gallon.
     
    #27 VesceySux, Oct 14, 2008
  8. stipendlax

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    Nah, southeast Houston. 45 South/Almeda Genoa exit.
     
    #28 stipendlax, Oct 14, 2008
  9. jakedasnake

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    That is exactly what I thought. When I can I try to avoid Citgo's because I don't like lining his or Venezuela's pockets. Especially if it is just a couple of pennies per gallon and I can wait to get gas. For those of you who don't know this man I will let you do your own research but he may be the reason people were not going to the Citgo. I am still indifferent about him because I think he will eventually be a decent world leader someday. Here is one of his more infamous quotes:

    "I hereby accuse the North American empire of being the biggest menace to our planet."
    Hugo Chavez
     
    #29 jakedasnake, Oct 14, 2008
  10. countingcrow

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    A buddy in Harlingen called me last night to tell me he had just filled up at a Stripes station for $2.02/gallon. It would have been 3 cents cheaper if he had a Stripes gas card.

    :eek:
     
    #30 countingcrow, Oct 21, 2008
  11. Takeoff

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    saw it at 2.45/g at buckees in pearland
     
    #31 Takeoff, Oct 21, 2008
  12. tim562

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    Saw it at 2.49 at the walmart near wallisville and the beltway
     
    #32 tim562, Oct 21, 2008
  13. krosfyah

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    Not saying Chavez is a saint, but you are lining somebody's pocket and that person probably lives in the middle east. (Why are we in Iraq right now?)

    Just saying, if think you are taking the high road ...then make sure you got a good map.

    Otherwise just off your soap box and be a good little consumer.
     
    #33 krosfyah, Oct 21, 2008
  14. Dave2000

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    its 2.35 yesterday at Walmart on Bissonnet/Beltway 8 :)
     
    #34 Dave2000, Oct 21, 2008
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    $2.39 in Pasadena yesterday.
     
    #35 R0ckets03, Oct 21, 2008
  16. Oski2005

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    Citgo is Venezuelan. But anywhere else you get your gas from, the oil is most likely coming from Mexico or Canada as we get more crude from them combined than we do the Middle East (Though Saudi Arabia is the 2nd highest importer)

    http://www.eia.doe.gov/pub/oil_gas/...ons/company_level_imports/current/import.html
     
    #36 Oski2005, Oct 21, 2008
  17. SwoLy-D

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    O' my effin' Gosh. How did this turn into a debate and discussion about who deals about what countries? go, México! C'mon, now... the real reason we're here, people... let's discuss where we can find lower gas prices... now contribute, please... :D
     
    #37 SwoLy-D, Oct 21, 2008
  18. Rocket River

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    QUESTION: What changed? Why is gas cheaper now?
    Did they find more Oil?

    Rocket River
     
    #38 Rocket River, Oct 21, 2008
  19. Rocket River

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    BTW - 2.23 at Fondren and W. Airport

    Rocket River
     
    #39 Rocket River, Oct 21, 2008
  20. JusBleezy

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    Good question and it is exactly what I was wondering. No coincidence the economy and the fall of gas prices coincide however.
     
    #40 JusBleezy, Oct 21, 2008
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