What is the price of fuel your way?

[Floyd_Davidson]

Originally Posted by Majik_Imaje

I keep thinking Point Hope..prices, customs, traditions, that is what the price is there.

The price of gasoline in Point Hope is less than it is in Barrow. The barge company charges us for that 300 miles or whatever it is from there to here, and it cost more at each stop from west to east.

It is possible, I don't know, that Kaktovik has gas at over $5 a gallon this year. It certainly wasn't over that price last year, and it hasn't been over $5 for "years" as you stated.

[RayinAK]

Fuel price today 05-08-08, at Fred Meyer, Fairbanks:
$3.84 unleaded
$4.04 mid grade
$4.44 diesel

[travelmate38]

Just watched a CNN special a few days ago. It had some of the world's best oil experts on the show. Their predictions were grim at best. Some points that stood out to me.

1. Unleaded to be over $5 a gallon this summer.
2. 95% chance unleaded with be over $7 per gallon within 18 months.
3. Oil to top $200 a barrel within 18 months.
4. 80% US airlines will either be bankrupt or merged, leaving only a few domestic US airlines within 2-3 years.
4. 70% of US cities will no longer receive regular air service within 2-3 years.
5. The US economy will follow suit.

Take the report for what it is worth, but when I look at the big picture, we do seem to be heading that way.

6 US airlines bankrupt last month. 4 other large carriers announce mergers. oil pressing $130 a barrel. Talks of $5 a gallon are certain. Not looking good folks, best be paying down that debt.

[RAMFEB31]

My driving trip up your way North was originally 'set in stone' but that stone is starting to crumble. I guess it is time to weigh the difference between driving, living in an RV or flying, renting a car living out of a motel. Let me see now. If I come out of retirement, come your way to look for a business there, can I not deduct my cost of travel of my taxes? Of course, the dear gov't may frown upon that, I am sure, especially if there is very littlle income. Maybe I can afford a trip south to Mexico where diesel is well under $3 a gallon the last I've heard. Or become a Venezuelian citizen where gas is an equiv. of $0.12/gal. Nahh. I can't stand the main guy.

[Rance]

Many countries have been paying what equates to be 7 or 8 bucks a gallon for fuel. Sweden for example...pays 12 kronor a litre. Roughly 8 bucks a gallon here in the US. And you know I never hear them complaining. Most everyone drives a small gas economy car and are very conservative of fuel useage. They splurge to run a gas powered lawn mower. It's been a reality in those countries for years. It's going to be a harsh slap in the face for many Americans. It's time we start doing things a little different. Walking or bike riding rather than jumping into the gas guzzling SUV to run a few blocks down the street for a pack of smokes. It's time to wake up people. We've had it too good for too long.

[RAMFEB31]

Well Rance, you are so right. Like most Amercans, I am spoiled rotten from the relatively low fuel prices. I've not travelled much in Europe but most of us are aware of the large disparity in auto fuel prices in comparison. On the roads, I met many Europeans who actually ship their compact RVs over. In almost all cases, they were diesels getting 20+ mpg. In Germany, I understood, the vehicle owners are penalized if their vehicle engine exceed certain size. As the result, their engines are puny in comparison to most American vehicles. Of course, puny engine translate to very compact motorhomes. 2 years previous, I was invited inside one by a German couple. The motorhome was fully equipped but was just a bit longer than the old VW bus. To this day, I still believe a person had to be a contortionist to bathe in their compact shower. In truth, I'd change to something nearly similar since I have a tendency to travel alone. But, at my age, at most, another 3 years motorhoming would be but a memory.

[rotorhead]

Oh, come on, you're not THAT old!

You'd probably get at LEAST four or five years out of it.

[RAMFEB31]

Well Rotor', No matter what we male believe of our percieved prowess, we all must come to terms with our eventual vulnerability. I don't think any of us want to be remembered as the guy who, like the old gentleman in L.A. who hit a group of youngsters confusing the accelerator with the brakes, outlive his ability but refuse to recognize it.