Gas prices going crazy in California!

@TheHorse (206332)
Walnut Creek, California
April 22, 2024 2:57pm CST
I read somewhere that gas prices are crazier in California than elsewhere in the US, but I haven't researched it that thoroughly. A few months ago they were down to about $4.19/gallon at my discount station, a few dimes more at Chevron, and a couple of dimes less at the "barrio" stations. But then they went up and up, until they reached something like $5.69 gallon a couple of weeks ago. As of yesterday, gas was $5.45/gallon at my local discount station.I'll check Chevron and the barrio station when I get a chance. Have gas prices been "volatile" where you live?
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paigea
@paigea (35717)
• Canada
22 Apr
It's $1.54 per litre here right now. You could multiply by 4 for a rough idea.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
That's pretty high!
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paigea
@paigea (35717)
• Canada
23 Apr
@TheHorse I should get a horse.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
@paigea We're pretty easy to take care of.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95623)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Apr
They are going up here again
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95623)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Apr
@TheHorse 30 cents overnight last week.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
@wolfgirl569 Dang! That's a lot!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Apr
By a lot? Ours "skyrocketed." But they're down yet another nickel today. here's @Porwest when I need him? Should I buy some more while prices are down a bit? Or wait for a further drop?
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (159401)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Apr
In Boise, Idaho today the price of gas is $3.48, which is 40.5 cents higher than a month ago, but 22.7 cents lower than a year ago. It's going to be high all summer probably.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Apr
Ours went down another five cents between yesterday and today. But we're still about $2.00 above you.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (159401)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Apr
@TheHorse ......In the summertime it will probably get higher.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
@celticeagle That's the "norm," isn't it?
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (58128)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Apr
I wish I knew. It's been months since we've been at the pump.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (58128)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Apr
@TheHorse Well, I'm hoping George can start to drive soon.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
@kaylachan Does he think he can?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
Invest the savings well.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458976)
• Switzerland
23 Apr
@paigea Is lucky, the price is over $2 per litre here, multiply by 3.75 to have the price in gallons.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458976)
• Switzerland
24 Apr
@TheHorse Go tell this to those who use their car all the day long! Italians are coming back to feel up here, in Italy it's now $2.80 per litre.
The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
Yeah, but Europe is more compact!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
22 Apr
They have climbed and climbed here in FL, too.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Apr
I thought I heard something about some refineries here being closed down temporarily for cleaning or something. But I'm not sure.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
@DianneN I think they skyrocketed more in CA. But I haven't followed it closely.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
22 Apr
@TheHorse I’m sure that’s the reason prices skyrocketed all over the US.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134528)
• Roseburg, Oregon
23 Apr
I drove by one station today that said $4.49 a galloon. I forgot to look at Costco when we shopped there yesterday.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
Better than CA but still pretty high.
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Greg
@xander6464 (40890)
• Wapello, Iowa
24 Apr
Gas prices are pretty stble here. Corn prices are a different story, though: Corn prices are volatile despite old crop staying mostly between $6.00 and $6.10, and new crop values ranging between $5.20 and $5.45 last week.
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Greg
@xander6464 (40890)
• Wapello, Iowa
24 Apr
@TheHorse Corn buyers are fickle.
Greg
@xander6464 (40890)
• Wapello, Iowa
24 Apr
@xander6464 There are many theories. Many of the most respected experts say it's because they were born in a barn.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr
Well, Boy Howdy! Why is that?
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157047)
• United States
23 Apr
The last time I saw prices they were around $3.69. Oil prices supposedly have gone up. $5.69 a gallon is atrocious.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206332)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr
Californians have learned to deal with. Gas prices have always been ridiculous here.
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Rachael Alice
@lifecoachjerusalem (1135)
• Israel
24 Apr
In Israel the price for gas is $7.99 a gallon. So I guess that I am not so upset that I lost my driver's licence because of cataracts. The prices go up a bit every month, taking the bus is cheaper about $1.50 or so for a 15 km distance. I have to plan out my trips better now.