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So what's your gas prices?

Frederick Route 40 gas prices Well, here's our gas prices as of last night and this is already outdated. Drove by this morning and it was $3.14 for regular. Can you imagine the man hours that are involved in changing the price on these signs? I bet we could fix the national debt just by farming this out to India. In the last couple of years you would think that the gas station owners would have invested in a better way to change the prices by now. There some signs that have an LED look to them, with the savings from the man hours and the extra cost of the sign...they should be at a break even point if they purchased it last summer.

Do you remember driving down the highway and seeing the old gas station signs up on billboards with the current price? Sure it was like .78 cents back then, but the price never changes as frequently as today. They would have to have someone sitting on the billboard with a walkie talkie. "Change regular to 3.09...." Ten minutes later.."Change regular back to $3.05'

I really don't understand how they can change the prices like they do...I have retail background so I do understand price changes, but really are they taking multiple markups/downs everytime the price changes??? I mean don't they buy the gas a fixed price when the fuel truck fills up the gas station? "That will be $92,743" Sell that and get charged the going rate for the next shipment.

I guess I am just rambling out of frustration. I should consider a new car or at least look at downsizing my SUV. I really love my SUV...but each time I fill up, I begin to despise her! While I am ranting about filling up...If I put a credit card in the pump...WHY ON EARTH DOES IT SHUT OFF AT $75??? Are they concerned about my monthly statement...that's nice, just lower the price and that will help.

So, tell/show me what the gas prices are doing in your neck of the woods. Let's make this a photo blog... comment using pictures.

Frederick, MD is hanging out at $3.14 now.

Signed,

Passing Gas in Frederick

Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent on 05/23/2007 12:48 PM

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15 Comments on So what's your gas prices?

MAY

2007

I get these updates everyday and they always say the same thing... up, up, up... until this morning when I received this one saying that our reserves are building...

http://money.cnn.com/2007/05/23/markets/oil_eia/index.htm?section=money_email_alerts

Wow I wish I was in Frederick, MD. Here in Ellensburg, WA the lowest gas price this morning is $3.56. It seems highly unnecessary to raise and lower prices so often. Not only does high gas prices affect Realtors directly because we use our cars SO MUCH, but it affects our customers and the flow of business as well. In our community, we have a lot of customers from out of town looking to buy vacation property in the area and drive the 100 miles from Seattle to look at property on any given weekend. I have definitely noticed in the last few weeks that prices have been going up that they are staying at home-no showings for me!

I don't know if there is an answer, but it sure feels good to rant doesn't it?

$3.45 in New York for regular......

Trever, (with fingers in my ears) BLAH BLAH... I can't hear you!!! So, sad... the Local Oil Tycoons were saying publicily that if anything happens to our refineries in the states that gas prices would be affected...DUH!!! Nice plug for any of the wannabe terrorist in the states... AIM HERE!!! I just love the media. Sometimes they just don't know when to shut thier mouth.

Jessica, More than ever... the need for virtual tours!!! Yes it feels good to blow of steam...

Bye Bye SUV.... Hello Hybrid

wow! you would think so - digital signs would allow instant changes. I heard on the news this am that prices out here in CA wouls soon top $4.00 per gallon.

yes, it certainly looks like it is time to consider the Hybrid. The story today is that prices are high due to demand! In NH we are just under $3.00 -- However, in Europe the prices are almost 3X as much -- I guess we are lucky. On the other hand, to put things in perspective, I have friend that spend $3.50 a day on their Starbuck's or Peet's coffee (not even a gallon) and they don't complain. Hmmm

Paul, 99 Bucks holds this little beauty!!! Do you remember the YUGOs? I have seen these in France before...they have a parking problem and fuel issues.

We're tinkering right around $3.00 a gallon in Charleston, depending on which part of the city you're in. I'm really hoping that prices will come down some after the Memorial Day holiday.

Here in Riverside, CA the cheapest price for regular unleaded is $3.26 and the average price is $3.43. For vehicles requiring premium, be prepared to shell out $3.89.

For regular here in Western Kentucky we are at $3.18 today. A couple of stations on the far side of Madisonville were at $3.09, but Henderson, which is usually the cheapest around and almost ALWAYS 20cents cheaper than anywhere else was at $3.22 last night!

I actually wanted a hybrid when I bought my last vehicle two years ago, but they were too expensive. I would have more than made up for the price difference by now if I had just opted for the hybrid. Oh well. Maybe next time.

Looks like we need to drive to Charleston, SC to fill up. I think the gas goes up before Memorial day every year then drops down to a higher sitting place than prior to the Sales Hike!!! Thanks Jim (or Maria)

Michelle, Premium gas!!! I couldn't imagine pumping that in to my tank.

Ali, I think the Hybrids are the way to go if you want an economical and a larger car. Otherwise, we are forced to settle for large cars with bad MPH. But you're right they are too expensive...WHY, because we want them now!