Are You Paying Too Much for Gas?

Gas PumpsIt's no secret that gas prices are climbing.  As we take a look at our own records, we see that we were paying $2.81 per gallon in April of 2007.  Today, we are paying $3.39.  On a broader view, the average price of gas in Washington State has climbed from $3.088 a year ago to $3.634 today; and the average price of gas in the US has climbed from $2.872 to $3.472 in the same time.  Looking at prices yesterday, a week ago, and a month ago, we are continuing to trend upward.*

Now, it's no secret who has the best prices!  The GasBuddy.com network is a grass-roots community effort to lower gas prices. It is a network of 181 local gas price websites.  Together, they report that in a typical city, gas prices vary by about 30-50 cents per gallon in the US.  They believe that if everyone buys gas at the lower priced stations, it puts pressure on the higher priced stations to lower their gas prices since their sales will decrease.  In effect, it makes gas stations more competitive.

Today, in Vancouver, there is a $0.30 per gallon spread on the reported gas prices.  To find the best price in Vancouver, go to Vancouver WA Gas Prices.

If you live in another area of the country and want to check gas prices near you, go to GasBuddy.com.

Like what you see? GasBuddy.com will let you add a list of local gas prices to your website.

Want to get behind this grass-roots movement?  Register to be a Gas Price Spotter. 

As a member, you can:

  • Post gas prices that you see while you are out, to help yourself and other people save money at the pumps
  • Win great prizes like one of four $250 Pre-Paid gas cards!
  • Keep track of your expenses with the Fuel LogBook.
  • Easy entry of prices with Member Favorite Stations
  • Earn points by participating in the website: entering gas prices, voting in the opinion poll, post messages on the message forum etc.
  • Discuss various topics in the message forum

Let us know if you find this information useful!

 

Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX Equity Group, Vancouver WA

* Pricing data based on GasBuddy.com, April 18, 2008

 
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24 Comments on Are You Paying Too Much for Gas?

I will pay 10 bucks a gallon if I know I am driving to lock in a deal for sure!! I try not to think about it to much since what it is is what it is!! good thoughts though!

04/18/2008 03:04 PM by David Miller Spring Hill Middle TN Real Estate (Crye-Leike, Realtors)

Hi Patty & Scott,

I think that this GasBuddy site is of great value, especially to Realtors. Even though I retired from real estate in South Florida last January after 19 years in the business, I will definitely pass this information along to all my Realtor friends across the country.

Thanks for posting this info. You're great!

 

Best Regards,

Chet Waters

"Learn How To Find Your BMW And At The Price You Can Afford". Go To: 

http://www.bmwsauctions.com

 

04/18/2008 03:18 PM by Chet Waters

Hi Patty & Scott,

I think that this GasBuddy site is of great value, especially to Realtors. Even though I retired from real estate in South Florida last January after 19 years in the business, I will definitely pass this information along to all my Realtor friends across the country.

Thanks for posting this info. You're great!

 

Best Regards,

Chet Waters

"Learn How To Find Your BMW And At The Price You Can Afford". Go To: 

http://www.bmwsauctions.com

 

04/18/2008 03:19 PM by Chet Waters

Hi Patty & Scott,

I think that this GasBuddy site is of great value, especially to Realtors. Even though I retired from real estate in South Florida last January after 19 years in the business, I will definitely pass this information along to all my Realtor friends across the country.

Thanks for posting this info. You're great!

 

Best Regards,

Chet Waters

"Learn How To Find Your BMW And At The Price You Can Afford". Go To: 

http://www.bmwsauctions.com

 

04/18/2008 03:19 PM by Chet Waters

David, Wouldn't we all!   : )

Thanks for stopping by.

04/18/2008 03:29 PM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

Chet, thanks for sharing and for stopping by!

04/18/2008 03:30 PM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

Thanks for sharing !

04/18/2008 04:10 PM by Shannon Whitley RE/MAX OAK CREST REALTY (RE/MAX OAK CREST REALTY)

Shannon - Thanks for stopping by have a great weekend!

04/18/2008 04:12 PM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

I am in the western suburbs of Chicago and I just paid $3.79.  They also advertise our best gas prices on our local news.  Thanks for posting.

04/18/2008 04:19 PM by Laura Karambelas-Chicagoland Real Estate (Baird & Warner)

yes

 

04/18/2008 04:59 PM by Jimmy McCall~Clarksville's Mortgage Consultant (Legacy Mortgage Services, Inc. ~ Clarksville, Tennessee)

Ok..the cheapest in my area is 3.47, a year ago 2.86 Wow, no wonder they know me by my first name at the gas station :)

04/18/2008 05:01 PM by Maria Mastrolonardo - Naperville Illinois Real Estate (RE/MAX of Naperville)

Laura, wow $3.79 and we thought that $3.39 was bad.

04/18/2008 05:06 PM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

Maria, we know in January of last year in our area it was $2.31. And here in Washington we have to pump it ourselves, so they never get to know our first name.  : )

04/18/2008 05:10 PM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

I believe I just paid 3.71 a gallon a couple days ago but an article ran in the paper today stating that our prices here in Bellingham, Wa.  were reflecting a price due to our closeness to Canada. http://www.bellinghamherald.com/business/story/384431.html

I say, ...hockey pucky its definetly something bigger!

Hope the link is ok,?..let me know

04/19/2008 12:47 AM by Katharine Carey, Agent Carey- Realtor® (Sun-Mark Properties)

Katherine, wow that is getting a bit to close to the dreaded $4.00 mark that we keep hearing about. Hmmm it does make you wonder doesn't it?

04/19/2008 01:49 AM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

It's amazing how gas has superseded all other costs in my operating budget. I'm going to check the site out- thanks!

04/19/2008 10:46 AM by Chuck Willman, Arizona Realtor®, ABR, TRC (Gentry Realty & Investments)

Chuck, we were shocked too when we went back and looked at our gas dollars $$$$ spent in 2007. And for 2008 we should keep track of our gas receipts since the mileage deduction and what you actually did spend may have a big differance.

04/19/2008 10:53 AM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

Patty & Scott - Your home is beautiful! You truly are blessed :)

04/19/2008 11:02 AM by Maria Mastrolonardo - Naperville Illinois Real Estate (RE/MAX of Naperville)

I guess I shouldn't feel too bad here in New Jersey.   I had a shock today however. Went past the gas station Thursday, $3.28 per, Yesterday it jumped to $3.43 per. I thought, wow, I better fill up today!  Got to the staion and it was $3.55 per! 27 cents hike in two days.    BTW, those are super(premium) prices!   

04/19/2008 06:03 PM by James Lockard - Realtor, Allendale, NJ (RE/MAX Properties - Saddle River)

James, that is just crazy. Hopefully GasBuddy can help you find the best price in your area.  : )

04/19/2008 07:44 PM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

Thanks for the info!  I will definitely have to look into GasBuddy.  Now if we could just start working more on alternate fuels that can be made available for mass consumption...

04/20/2008 12:41 PM by Josh G (Self)

Josh, we agree!

04/20/2008 08:20 PM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

I remember the good old days when it was worth it to cross the river and save .10 per gallon because you had a lower gas tax...You drive to Vancouver now and you can easily pay .05 more per gallon.

04/24/2008 10:00 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Washington Co, Beaverton, Oregon) (Kastings & Associates, Oregon)

Todd, we hope you are having a great vacation! Are you going to get a chance to find any stupid fish today?

04/24/2008 10:15 AM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

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