That's a loaded question Brian!!
In Arizona prices ranges from $3.30 to 3.55
it is horrible!
Leave it to Vicki to yet again lead the topic astray and in "that" direction. Tell us more Vicki...or should I just ask the one that seems to know everything about it?...lol
Okay....back on topic here.....who's my bunk mate(s)?
I paid 3.20 last night here in NH for regular. We also had our propane tank (for heat) filled this week... $1000. Last fill was $900 about 3-4 months ago. And we're keeping the thermostat down.
Jen-
You flatter me. I have my "other" days,trust me. You would know me on the street. I carry a sign!!! And yes,my patients like me when I'm not yelling at them!
I think we're a close bunch. So,I have to ask: will you be my bunk mate ? I have never slept with an actor. I want to be able to say I did!
Are we off topic here? LMAO
Vicki... I was talking about you to to Terry (my BF... can't get used to saying 'fiancee"... plus it sounds SO pretentious!!). I was noting how "in the heart" people can make you feel... and yet if I walked by you on the street I wouldn't know you were someone I "knew" and who definitely knows me!!!! I also told him how lucky beyond belief your patients are to have you! You are super special. And he loves me so much (am very blessed) that you are special to him as well! I feel so attached to so many here! (Sarah too!)
BTW, I had to go to *cough* a certain thread to get some laughs. Again, I did! Talk about defensive!!!! OMG!!!!!!! Your patience is out of this world...as is your kindness.
Yes, they are robbing us with gas prices! :)
The American share of the Libyan fossil fuel market( which only represents a small percentage of global oil production) is very small( less than 10%) and there are still many more reliable and secure supplies from other oil producing countries. How the crisis in Libya translates into disproportionate fuel price increases here in NZ, the US and the rest of the world is a mystery to me.
I only have a laymans understanding of global economics. At a guess i can see how the Libyan crisis can motivate speculative energy markets to stockpile the available oil from secure sources( North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Middle East) in anticipation of a much larger energy crisis. The increased competition for the remaining, available supply drives up the barrel prices which are inevitably reflected at the local pumps.
Libya is the 9th largest producer of fossil fuels and the largest source of crude oil in the African continent. Any threat to this supply( however small and inconsequential on the global scale) is enough of a catalyst to drive up fuel prices everywhere. Europe(France 33%, UK 15%, Austria 10%,) is by far the largest consumer of Libyan oil and therefore more vulnerable to the impact of any threat to this source .
The cynic in me imagines fat energy moguls rubbing their hands in gleeful anticipation of increased revenues caused through the suffering of innocent people in oil producing nations. The current Libyan crisis is justification for Energy Giants to increase the price of their own stockpiles/reserves which they purchased at normal, pre crisis value for post crisis,inflated prices. The increase is never proportionate to the percieved risk or the true cost to them. I dont understand how a $3-$4 rise in the value of a barrel of crude translates into a 20-25 cent increase per litre at the pump.
So, i can see how the crisis in Libya can cause fuel prices to increase, i just believe the increases are extortionate and not an accurate reflection of the true cost to the mammoth energy giants. It is a boon for them, sponsored by the lowly consumer.