Watch out for high gas prices - (Lukoil)
jamie said:
I was low on gas - so I just pulled into lukoil. I didn't pay attention to the price figuring in general prices are usually pretty close. It was taking awhile to fill so I looked back at how many gallons - then I noticed it was over $4 a gallon!
Just be aware - that's all. This was at Eagle Rock and Pleasant Valley Way.
Lukoil has always been more expensive. There’s one up in Montclair that is over $4 per gallon. I have boycotted that gas since the 1990’s…and citgo too.
Being my father’s daughter, I am 100 percent sure I have never once gotten gas without looking at the price. Driving across PA on 80 some years ago, he compared gas prices aloud for nearly 300 miles. Got to my aunt’s house in OH, and after the hello’s, her first question: “What did you pay for gas on 80?” Is it possible this is genetic!?!
Heynj said:
Being my father’s daughter, I am 100 percent sure I have never once gotten gas without looking at the price. Driving across PA on 80 some years ago, he compared gas prices aloud for nearly 300 miles. Got to my aunt’s house in OH, and after the hello’s, her first question: “What did you pay for gas on 80?” Is it possible this is genetic!?!
seems to be a learned behavior…
Are we related? This could be my family.😀
Heynj said:
Being my father’s daughter, I am 100 percent sure I have never once gotten gas without looking at the price. Driving across PA on 80 some years ago, he compared gas prices aloud for nearly 300 miles. Got to my aunt’s house in OH, and after the hello’s, her first question: “What did you pay for gas on 80?” Is it possible this is genetic!?!
HatsOff said:
I had the same thought. I'm remembering Saturday mornings and my Dad going to different supermarkets for sale items and of course green stamps!
My mother suggested he spent more on gas and shoe leather, saving a few pennies.
I stay on the lookout for sales.
Heynj said:
Being my father’s daughter, I am 100 percent sure I have never once gotten gas without looking at the price. Driving across PA on 80 some years ago, he compared gas prices aloud for nearly 300 miles. Got to my aunt’s house in OH, and after the hello’s, her first question: “What did you pay for gas on 80?” Is it possible this is genetic!?!
Nah. He was just following Jimmy Carter's advice during the oil crunch (remember that one?). When gas started to become available again, Jimmy advised that people should search for gas stations that had the lowest price.
Then, of course, there was Gerald Ford's solution to runaway inflation. The gub'mint handed out "WIN" pins for people to wear. WIN" "Whip Inflation Now."
Or who among us can remember Nixon's price and wage freeze as a response to inflation?
We find it to be fun to save money and I guess many people do. We don't really need to and its often about small things like when something is on sale at the supermarket. We are generally not tightwads. We leave big tips, are generous with charitable donations etc.
Drive around…. To save pennies on a gallon…some people have lots of time on their hands… and pennies in their pockets.
You don't have to drive around. Just check Gasbuddy. And if you're a Costco, member, gas up there. It's just about the cheapest most of the time.
Something to keep in mind is the quality of the gas. I have become more cognizant of what is actually added to the gas, specifically detergents that keep your engine in top shape. There is a minimum that gas must have of these additives. But some gas is labeled "Top Tier" gas. The gas is better for your engine. Just google top tier gas for locations.
bub said:
You don't have to drive around. Just check Gasbuddy. And if you're a Costco, member, gas up there. It's just about the cheapest most of the time.
well you might have to drive further for cheaper gas…I’m not suggesting you go on patrol.
jamie said:
I was low on gas - so I just pulled into lukoil. I didn't pay attention to the price figuring in general prices are usually pretty close. It was taking awhile to fill so I looked back at how many gallons - then I noticed it was over $4 a gallon!
Just be aware - that's all. This was at Eagle Rock and Pleasant Valley Way.
it’s $4.25 cash as of yesterday $4.35 credit card
Jaytee said:
jamie said:
I was low on gas - so I just pulled into lukoil. I didn't pay attention to the price figuring in general prices are usually pretty close. It was taking awhile to fill so I looked back at how many gallons - then I noticed it was over $4 a gallon!
Just be aware - that's all. This was at Eagle Rock and Pleasant Valley Way.
it’s $4.25 cash as of yesterday $4.35 credit card
That price is insane.
Yeah - I paid zero attention until he asked me if I wanted a receipt - I said no and looked back at the pump and thought - hmm that seems a bit high. Then next gas station I passed by I realized how much I overpaid. Ugh
I have an EV now but when I used to care, the little gas station at the corner of Liberty and Morris Ave. was usually the cheapest in the area besides Costco.
I have an EV now but Wawa was always cheap when I had a gas car. Likely still the same.
jamie said:
Yeah - I paid zero attention until he asked me if I wanted a receipt - I said no and looked back at the pump and thought - hmm that seems a bit high. Then next gas station I passed by I realized how much I overpaid. Ugh
I don’t completely understand the contractual arrangements between gas companies and individual stations, but I have heard of instances where station owners were unable to get out of their deal, despite the fact that they wanted to focus their business on repairs, attached convenience stores or vehicle sales.
In some cases, the apparent path of least resistance is to continue selling gas in technical accordance with the contract, but jack up the price in order to discourage anyone from filling up. I’ve always wondered if the long-closed Exxon at Millburn and Vauxhall was the subject of this kind of situation. I remember an accident occurring there (16 years ago), and seemingly even before the scene was cleaned up, the Exxon sign was covered up and the station never opened again.
chalmers said:
I don’t completely understand the contractual arrangements between gas companies and individual stations, but I have heard of instances where station owners were unable to get out of their deal, despite the fact that they wanted to focus their business on repairs, attached convenience stores or vehicle sales.
In some cases, the apparent path of least resistance is to continue selling gas in technical accordance with the contract, but jack up the price in order to discourage anyone from filling up. I’ve always wondered if the long-closed Exxon at Millburn and Vauxhall was the subject of this kind of situation. I remember an accident occurring there (16 years ago), and seemingly even before the scene was cleaned up, the Exxon sign was covered up and the station never opened again.
in an instancenthat’s sort of the opposite of that, there’s a little station at the corner of Millburn Avenue and maybe Short Hills Avenue, diagonal from St. Rose of Lima. Never even thought of getting gas there, because the prices were sometimes as much as a dollar more/gallon. Must have changed owners, because the last time I looked, they’re right in line with everyone else’s average.
Heynj said:
chalmers said:
I don’t completely understand the contractual arrangements between gas companies and individual stations, but I have heard of instances where station owners were unable to get out of their deal, despite the fact that they wanted to focus their business on repairs, attached convenience stores or vehicle sales.
In some cases, the apparent path of least resistance is to continue selling gas in technical accordance with the contract, but jack up the price in order to discourage anyone from filling up. I’ve always wondered if the long-closed Exxon at Millburn and Vauxhall was the subject of this kind of situation. I remember an accident occurring there (16 years ago), and seemingly even before the scene was cleaned up, the Exxon sign was covered up and the station never opened again.
in an instancenthat’s sort of the opposite of that, there’s a little station at the corner of Millburn Avenue and maybe Short Hills Avenue, diagonal from St. Rose of Lima. Never even thought of getting gas there, because the prices were sometimes as much as a dollar more/gallon. Must have changed owners, because the last time I looked, they’re right in line with everyone else’s average.
There was a gas station & garage in my home town that always had much higher gas prices than other local stations. My assumption was they focused on the car repair/service business and were happy with the amount of business they got for gas from customers that didn't care or notice the higher prices.
There does seem to be some pressure on the guys running the stations. E.g, the station nearest us here in Wis. had a couple of repair bays run by a really good old-line mechanic who was also bringing along some younger guys. Then the "boss" quit and opened a repair shop elsewhere, said he was interested in cars, not groceries. The station near us now has no repair facilities but lots of groceries and smokes and (whoopee) "free air."
Heynj said:
chalmers said:
I don’t completely understand the contractual arrangements between gas companies and individual stations, but I have heard of instances where station owners were unable to get out of their deal, despite the fact that they wanted to focus their business on repairs, attached convenience stores or vehicle sales.
In some cases, the apparent path of least resistance is to continue selling gas in technical accordance with the contract, but jack up the price in order to discourage anyone from filling up. I’ve always wondered if the long-closed Exxon at Millburn and Vauxhall was the subject of this kind of situation. I remember an accident occurring there (16 years ago), and seemingly even before the scene was cleaned up, the Exxon sign was covered up and the station never opened again.
in an instancenthat’s sort of the opposite of that, there’s a little station at the corner of Millburn Avenue and maybe Short Hills Avenue, diagonal from St. Rose of Lima. Never even thought of getting gas there, because the prices were sometimes as much as a dollar more/gallon. Must have changed owners, because the last time I looked, they’re right in line with everyone else’s average.
Sadly, the previous owner of that station died after being struck by a train.
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I was low on gas - so I just pulled into lukoil. I didn't pay attention to the price figuring in general prices are usually pretty close. It was taking awhile to fill so I looked back at how many gallons - then I noticed it was over $4 a gallon!
Just be aware - that's all. This was at Eagle Rock and Pleasant Valley Way.