Gas Prices, Your Camaro, Your Limit? - Page 9 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SlingShot · 03-06-2022, 08:39 AM

Stop your bitching, the rest of the world pays twice what we do for fuel... SMH

SlingShot · 03-06-2022, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I agree to a point, but why were prices so low under Trump?

The pandemic had a lot to do with it. The demand was very low, because so many people were working from home that had jobs, Most fun places were closed and people just weren't traveling. It's all about supply and demand, and now the demand is up. The oil producers here are private companies, unlike the rest of the world that are state run. Here the oil companies can't be forced to increase production. Another part of it is the stock market, with oil and fuel futures.

Moto-Mojo · 03-06-2022, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Stop your bitching, the rest of the world pays twice what we do for fuel... SMH

And there ladies and gentlemen, is how we got here - by just accepting every incremental change, policy, election result, rate hike, former freedom and liberty, treatment, cure, simply because other people have it worse. It's all good as long as we're all equally miserable. THE archetypal model for Communism.

Camaro fanboy · 03-06-2022, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Stop your bitching, the rest of the world pays twice what we do for fuel... SMH

correct

Royal Tiger · 03-06-2022, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

The pandemic had a lot to do with it. The demand was very low, because so many people were working from home that had jobs, Most fun places were closed and people just weren't traveling. It's all about supply and demand, and now the demand is up. The oil producers here are private companies, unlike the rest of the world that are state run. Here the oil companies can't be forced to increase production. Another part of it is the stock market, with oil and fuel futures.

Gas prices were low before the plandemic and we still aren’t back to full staffing with many places continuing work at home so that would only explain a minor increase, not 300% or more. It’s truly a shame this is what we get in this country. Trying to figure out which one is less bad. Term limits across the board would certainly help but it’ll never happen. You think these idiots would vote themselves out of being millionaires?

PaulsSS · 03-06-2022, 09:07 AM

In Russia gas is 2 bucks a gallon..............face it we are being played by big oil our entire lives. Its what we live for, paying for gas to make a few very very rich. My uncle bought oil stock back in the 30s 40s in some unknown oil company. He died a very very rich man.

edog · 03-06-2022, 09:59 AM

I cannot see selling her off. We will put gas in something. Its just a bit more at this moment.

Getting her set up for efficient driving could be a way to go, but what is the fun in it.

She is paid off and built well. I could not see selling her. Its just time to weather the storm.

redcoats1976 · 03-06-2022, 10:00 AM

yup,we are not only making a few well connected people very rich (wonder how many senators and congressmen are invested in oil) but it is also a way to pressure the average man away from petroleum and into EVs.you think its coincidental that the automakers are suddenly into EVs? after the majority of cars on the road are EVs the price of electriicity will magically increase...

0stones0 · 03-06-2022, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edog

I cannot see selling her off. We will put gas in something. Its just a bit more at this moment.

Getting her set up for efficient driving could be a way to go, but what is the fun in it.

She is paid off and built well. I could not see selling her. Its just time to weather the storm.

+1

Moto-Mojo · 03-06-2022, 11:00 AM

I won’t sell mine yet either. But I just don’t want to project any notion that gas prices don’t matter. Who went to the dealer or seller for your Camaro and said, “I don’t care what you’re asking, it doesn’t matter, I’ll pay it.”

SlingShot · 03-06-2022, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I won’t sell mine yet either. But I just don’t want to project any notion that gas prices don’t matter. Who went to the dealer or seller for your Camaro and said, “I don’t care what you’re asking, it doesn’t matter, I’ll pay it.”

You would be surprised, back 08-09 people were paying $5k-$10k over just to get one...

SlingShot · 03-06-2022, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redcoats1976

yup,we are not only making a few well connected people very rich (wonder how many senators and congressmen are invested in oil) but it is also a way to pressure the average man away from petroleum and into EVs.you think its coincidental that the automakers are suddenly into EVs? after the majority of cars on the road are EVs the price of electriicity will magically increase...

I think they are just trying to get ahead of the curve, same as they did with the newer EPA standards. Also I'm sure there are some incentives going their way.

BehindBlueI's · 03-06-2022, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I agree to a point, but why were prices so low under Trump? Companies suddenly didn’t want as much profits? I think domestic policy absolutely affects prices in a free market system. I’m no fan of Trump the person, but his record far exceeds this guy, who isn’t in charge anyway. PA has the highest gas tax in the USA and some of the worst roads. Now PennDOT is proposing putting tolls on interstates to fund road repair. Isn’t that where all the gas taxes are supposed to be going?

Supply/demand and global economics. Spring of 2020, OPEC and Russia cut supply. Pandemic reduces demand as people don't travel nearly as much, manufacturing doesn't use as much energy, etc. Demand comes roaring back, supply has not caught up for a variety of reasons. Labor shortage increases wages, increasing cost for all aspects of the market, from extraction to refining to transport to retail.

POTUS doesn't control oil prices, and while not powerless, isn't even close to being the most powerful player in the room.

Falfan · 03-06-2022, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BehindBlueI's

Supply/demand and global economics. Spring of 2020, OPEC and Russia cut supply. Pandemic reduces demand as people don't travel nearly as much, manufacturing doesn't use as much energy, etc. Demand comes roaring back, supply has not caught up for a variety of reasons. Labor shortage increases wages, increasing cost for all aspects of the market, from extraction to refining to transport to retail.

POTUS doesn't control oil prices, and while not powerless, isn't even close to being the most powerful player in the room.

But , POTOS , his cabnet , and the DNCs war on fossil fuels definitely are a big contributing factor .

03-06-2022, 08:39 AM	#113
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Stop your bitching, the rest of the world pays twice what we do for fuel... SMH __________________

03-06-2022, 09:59 AM	#119
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	I cannot see selling her off. We will put gas in something. Its just a bit more at this moment. Getting her set up for efficient driving could be a way to go, but what is the fun in it. She is paid off and built well. I could not see selling her. Its just time to weather the storm. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

03-06-2022, 11:00 AM	#122
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I won’t sell mine yet either. But I just don’t want to project any notion that gas prices don’t matter. Who went to the dealer or seller for your Camaro and said, “I don’t care what you’re asking, it doesn’t matter, I’ll pay it.” __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

03-06-2022, 09:07 AM	#118
PaulsSS Drives: 15SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US Posts: 346	In Russia gas is 2 bucks a gallon..............face it we are being played by big oil our entire lives. Its what we live for, paying for gas to make a few very very rich. My uncle bought oil stock back in the 30s 40s in some unknown oil company. He died a very very rich man.

03-06-2022, 10:00 AM	#120
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	yup,we are not only making a few well connected people very rich (wonder how many senators and congressmen are invested in oil) but it is also a way to pressure the average man away from petroleum and into EVs.you think its coincidental that the automakers are suddenly into EVs? after the majority of cars on the road are EVs the price of electriicity will magically increase...