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tonyko1 · 10-06-2012, 09:51 PM

Heard how crazy the price of gas is in California, (CA), especially the southern part, like LA and SD.

So I took a ride down from Oregon to Yreka, CA, first city off I-5 interstate, most northern part of the state. Gas was anywhere from $4.69, the lowest regular to $5.01 right off the freeway exit, Spirit gas station. Some spirit. Chevron had gas for $4.69. Up in Oregon, it is about $4.05 on average, just for regular, and you can't pump your own gas in Oregon. They do your windshields if you ask or are a good looking woman.

This is one way to make a hybrid or electric vehicle competitive, but not the way most of us prefer.

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktl...0,707362.story

tomlink · 10-06-2012, 10:01 PM

Sounds sad, but in July 2008 the NATIONAL (not just CA) average was 4.11. Where I live 3.65 is about average now. I hope things get better out west.

A 330HP 50 MPG would be a real nice Camaro to have. It CAN be done.

NinerSS · 10-06-2012, 10:26 PM

Yup, just put gas in today. $4.89/gallon for premium

Austin45 · 10-06-2012, 10:34 PM

...and I thought I had it rough for $3.31/gallon.

tazz3 · 10-06-2012, 10:42 PM

Here on long. Island gas is over 4 bucks a gallon and tahts 87 octane

C-redfly · 10-06-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Austin45

...and I thought I had it rough for $3.31/gallon.

Lol, where do you stay.

nighttowl · 10-06-2012, 11:11 PM

the chevron refinery caught fire the other day. Supposedly there is a shortage, but i dont buy it. if there was a shortage, why is there plenty of gas to sell for nearly 5 bucks a gallon?

what a sham.

This is the last gas vehicle i buy. next is going to be electric most likely.

Renegade · 10-06-2012, 11:12 PM

I seen this yesterday in the news

RubyCamaro · 10-06-2012, 11:18 PM

Hang tough Cali Comrads!

tonyko1 · 10-06-2012, 11:41 PM

It is horrible, like Cali needs this to boot, they have enough problems. I did see on gas station where it was $4.11 a gallon, then realized the place was shut down, they couldn't afford the next shipment of gas.

And yes to nightowl, yeah, none around, but for $5-6 a gallon, they find some. Is it worth the bother to go south to MX? Last time I did that, I plugged up my fuel fillter as PEMEX doesn't have the cleanest gas, lots of fiber in their fuel!

90503 · 10-06-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Hang tough Cali Comrads!

Not to worry, Ruby...lol...It puts a crimp in most budgets, but the prospects of gas prices coming down are pretty slim.....We get every excuse/explanation in the book why ours is always higher...Unfortunately, any little drop is always short lived....Only a few plants here in the state make the fuel we are allowed to use...They are maxed out and any little hic-cup is a problem...

There is plenty of gas available to us...It's the "winter-blend" (already in storage), but legally can't be distributed for a few more weeks...We're used to it...always something...lol

midnighter · 10-07-2012, 12:30 AM

It's going to reach $6 per gallon by the end of next week at this rate. I hope the winter brings those prices down a bit.

*mlee* · 10-07-2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Hang tough Cali Comrads!

midnighter · 10-07-2012, 12:37 AM

I'm still driving my gas hogs, no hybrid rice burners for this diehard gas V8 fan.

10-06-2012, 09:51 PM	#1
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	California Dreamin... Heard how crazy the price of gas is in California, (CA), especially the southern part, like LA and SD. So I took a ride down from Oregon to Yreka, CA, first city off I-5 interstate, most northern part of the state. Gas was anywhere from $4.69, the lowest regular to $5.01 right off the freeway exit, Spirit gas station. Some spirit. Chevron had gas for $4.69. Up in Oregon, it is about $4.05 on average, just for regular, and you can't pump your own gas in Oregon. They do your windshields if you ask or are a good looking woman. This is one way to make a hybrid or electric vehicle competitive, but not the way most of us prefer. http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktl...0,707362.story

10-06-2012, 10:34 PM	#4
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	...and I thought I had it rough for $3.31/gallon. __________________

10-06-2012, 11:11 PM	#7
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,808 View My Garage	the chevron refinery caught fire the other day. Supposedly there is a shortage, but i dont buy it. if there was a shortage, why is there plenty of gas to sell for nearly 5 bucks a gallon? what a sham. This is the last gas vehicle i buy. next is going to be electric most likely. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - Stock 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

10-06-2012, 11:18 PM	#9
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Hang tough Cali Comrads! __________________

10-06-2012, 10:01 PM	#2
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	Sounds sad, but in July 2008 the NATIONAL (not just CA) average was 4.11. Where I live 3.65 is about average now. I hope things get better out west. A 330HP 50 MPG would be a real nice Camaro to have. It CAN be done.

10-06-2012, 10:26 PM	#3
NinerSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 44	Yup, just put gas in today. $4.89/gallon for premium

10-06-2012, 10:42 PM	#5
tazz3 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: east islip ny Posts: 228	Here on long. Island gas is over 4 bucks a gallon and tahts 87 octane

10-06-2012, 11:12 PM	#8
Renegade Banned Drives: Camaro SS Edition Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 6,840	I seen this yesterday in the news

10-06-2012, 11:41 PM	#10
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	It is horrible, like Cali needs this to boot, they have enough problems. I did see on gas station where it was $4.11 a gallon, then realized the place was shut down, they couldn't afford the next shipment of gas. And yes to nightowl, yeah, none around, but for $5-6 a gallon, they find some. Is it worth the bother to go south to MX? Last time I did that, I plugged up my fuel fillter as PEMEX doesn't have the cleanest gas, lots of fiber in their fuel!

10-07-2012, 12:30 AM	#12
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	It's going to reach $6 per gallon by the end of next week at this rate. I hope the winter brings those prices down a bit.

10-07-2012, 12:37 AM	#14
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I'm still driving my gas hogs, no hybrid rice burners for this diehard gas V8 fan.