Gas Prices - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MikeK · 2007-02-28, 04:00 PM

Check the picture in this link: http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx

I have been watching this for months, the entire US used to be red, then the green area slowly crept in from the east, but never quite reached us. Why is CA/NV different from the rest of the country? I thought all gas was supplied by pipeline these days, so why does it cost more for gas here and CA?

Kevin M · 2007-02-28, 04:03 PM

First, we are buying California gas. Effectively we are in california as far as prices are concerned.

Second, the land values (of gas stations) and the high taxes CA puts on gas are affecting it.

Third, we get anally raped on gas because as a nation we are crackfiends who do what massah says, because we won't take steps to change that.

Nick Koan · 2007-02-28, 04:11 PM

I'm moving to Utah.

sperry · 2007-02-28, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

First, we are buying California gas. Effectively we are in california as far as prices are concerned.

Second, the land values (of gas stations) and the high taxes CA puts on gas are affecting it.

Third, we get anally raped on gas because as a nation we are crackfiends who do what massah says, because we won't take steps to change that.

But more importantly... CA uses so much fuel that it supplies itself. Oil comes in via tanker and pipeline from Alaska/Pacific. It's refined in CA for CA. Therefore, CA is really kind of it's own gas market... the rest of the nation is supplied by LA and TX refineries which is why they were hit by Katrina more than CA was.

But... when things like that refinery fire in Richmond reduce CA's refinery capacity (which is the real limiting factor of supply, not the crude, or price of foreign oil) then CA's prices go up. And like Kevin said, Reno is essentially CA when it comes to gas.

MikeK · 2007-02-28, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

But more importantly... CA uses so much fuel that it supplies itself. Oil comes in via tanker and pipeline from Alaska/Pacific. It's refined in CA for CA. Therefore, CA is really kind of it's own gas market... the rest of the nation is supplied by LA and TX refineries which is why they were hit by Katrina more than CA was.

OK that makes sense. Even though it sucks.

MPREZIV · 2007-03-01, 08:04 AM

Hi there, and welcome to East California... bend over!

AtomicLabMonkey · 2007-03-01, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Hi there, and welcome to East California... bend over!

It's always ghetto on tha east siiide.

ScottyS · 2007-03-01, 04:29 PM

Dang. Remind me the next time I'm on I-80 to swing through Rock Springs and tank up.

Double Phister · 2007-03-01, 04:59 PM

On my trip out to elko last week I stopped at a Chevron station that had 85 octane. Wouldn't something like that skew the results (assuming 85 is cheaper than 87) when almost all gas price comparisons use 'regular unleaded' in their data?

2007-02-28, 04:00 PM	#1
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Gas Prices Check the picture in this link: http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx I have been watching this for months, the entire US used to be red, then the green area slowly crept in from the east, but never quite reached us. Why is CA/NV different from the rest of the country? I thought all gas was supplied by pipeline these days, so why does it cost more for gas here and CA?

2007-02-28, 04:03 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	First, we are buying California gas. Effectively we are in california as far as prices are concerned. Second, the land values (of gas stations) and the high taxes CA puts on gas are affecting it. Third, we get anally raped on gas because as a nation we are crackfiends who do what massah says, because we won't take steps to change that. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-02-28, 04:11 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I'm moving to Utah. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-03-01, 08:04 AM	#6
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Hi there, and welcome to East California... bend over! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-03-01, 04:29 PM	#8
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Dang. Remind me the next time I'm on I-80 to swing through Rock Springs and tank up. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2007-03-01, 04:59 PM	#9
Double Phister EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 450 Car: 2005 WRX STi "I'm sideways and in control... I look good."	On my trip out to elko last week I stopped at a Chevron station that had 85 octane. Wouldn't something like that skew the results (assuming 85 is cheaper than 87) when almost all gas price comparisons use 'regular unleaded' in their data? __________________ Dan - '05 Black WRX STi. My Mods

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