Hi everyone,

Well, it looks like we are going to war. I realize that there are more important ramifications and effects of what is unfolding, but I am curious as to how high you guys and girls think gas prices will go.

While I understand that countless people across the world will be affected (in many ways) by the war, I'm posting this in BAIC, since we do have the highest gas prices in the nation.

In addition to wondering how gas prices will go, I also would like to get your opinions on how long you think it will be before prices return to "normal" levels--$1.80/gallon or less? I know it all depends on how long the war lasts and how badly the Iraqi oil fields, infrastructure, and political regimes are damaged, but will it take 1 year, 2 years, MORE??

In any case, I wish all the best to everyone and their loved ones, esp. those who are serving our country. I hope I speak for the majority of those in the US in saying that "Your bravery and dedication are GREATLY appreciated!!" [BIG THUMBS UP!!]

Peace

CL

 

When people start to REALLY complain (IE when we get close to $3 a gallon) then the gov. folks will start to step in...

I was hoping that instead of invading Iraq, we would invade OPEC, but I guess that wont happen anytime soon

 

I traded my WRX for a moped with flames on the tank and a cool chrome helmut for my head..........not


I was wondering how much we were going to pay for gas per gallon too. I hope we dont go over 3 bucks a gallon

 

I hope it does actually. Call me crazy if you want but I am not affected that much with my 22mpg city driving. But all those soccer moms who will be paying through the nose to fill those 44 gallon gas tanks... (44 gallon gas tank found on the ford excursion.)

 

I somewhat agree. Further, I don't think $1.80 per gallon is a "normal" level at all. It is a fraction of what the rest of the world pays. When the economics justify it, vehicles will become more efficient.

 

Actually a buddy of mine in Stockton has a DIESEL Excursion. And it doesn't get too far off the MPG figures of the WRX (both around town and highway). That is after he chipped it.....700 ft-lbs of torque (i.e. more torque per lb than the WRX)! He really embarassed some "ricer" Honda at Sac Raceway a few months back when he ran a high 15 sec 1/4 mile.....and the Honda in the other lane was slower

But yeah, I know what you mean. I've never understood the mentality of using a 12 MPG (if that) gas-powered SUV to run all of your around-town errands with ONE person in the truck.

As for higher prices elsewhere (i.e. Canada, Europe, etc)......it's basically a function of FAR higher fuel taxes in those countries/regions. The gas itself is the same cost (more or less) to produce. Whether or not we should have similar taxes in this country is a public policy debate for another time/place

That all said : I'll predict that gas prices are LOWER than they are now by June 1st.

 

I drove from the Bay Area up to Tahoe this weekend and saw a huge range of prices. Tahoe City was around $2.65 for premium, Sac was pretty close to that. Palo Alto was around $2.40 and Sunnyvale seemed to be around $2.30.

What I don't get is why Sacremento is so expensive for gas? At least Tahoe City can claim to be a small market/difficult access.

 

ditto...

 

Stupid war.

jason

 

all wars are stupid.

but the reasons for this one aint...