Gas Prices

[Lhalo]

3 hours ago, Redondo said:

Refinery outages and delays in Torrance repairs cause higher L.A. gas prices

Los Angeles-area gasoline prices rose over the last week and could tick even higher as a result of unplanned refinery outages and delays in the Exxon Mobil Torrance refinery’s return to full service, fuel experts said. Exxon Mobil has restored 50% to 75% of the Torrance refinery’s capacity, helping...

Well that doesn't sound like complete bullshit.

[Taylor]

Paid $2.28 in Colorado yesterday. Slowly approaching California territory.

Thanks, Obama!

[Tank]

in houston gas was anywhere from 1.95 to 2.25.

we have a chevron station here in glendale that makes me want to hit someone. drove by his station today and his prices for all three grades of gas: 3.39, 3.79, 3.99.

[Redondo]

California attorney general subpoenas oil refiners in gas-price probe

State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris has issued subpoenas to oil refiners as part of an investigation into unusually high gasoline prices in California during the last year. California drivers paid pump prices that have been as much as $1.50 higher than the rest of the nation since last summer.

Will Exxon Mobil's sale of its Torrance refinery lead to lower gas prices in L.A.?

Exxon Mobil has completed the sale of its Torrance plant to a New Jersey oil refinery company, a $537.5-million deal that brings a new player into the California market. PBF Energy is the first new owner of the Torrance plant since Mobil Oil acquired the facility in 1966.

 

[Tank]

go kamala. hope you find a smoking gun.

[wopphil]

9 hours ago, Tank said:

go kamala. hope you find a smoking gun.

Maybe while she is issuing subpoenas, she can issue one to Jerry Brown for not allowing any new refineries to be built the last 30 years.

[fan_since79]

I want to know why they always have these "unplanned maintenance" shutdowns that cause a huge spike in prices.

Are California refineries so poorly built and maintained compared to the rest of the country, and why is that?

 

[Tank]

8 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

I want to know why they always have these "unplanned maintenance" shutdowns that cause a huge spike in prices.

Are California refineries so poorly built and maintained compared to the rest of the country, and why is that?

It goes along with switching to summer or winter blend. If we were in Illinois where the summers are hot and the winters are brutally cold, it makes sense that you would need to do something to the gas to handle the extreme temperature swings. But that's not our case here, and always feels like a lame excuse to unnecessarily raise our prices.

[Brandon]

14 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

I want to know why they always have these "unplanned maintenance" shutdowns that cause a huge spike in prices.

Are California refineries so poorly built and maintained compared to the rest of the country, and why is that?

 

Having been in the industry, it's a billion dollar a day industry at that, there is no excuse and simply greed. The only thing people don't know about are regulations and the costs for them. 

 

Ps. When the refineries here go down, it's not because they go down, it's because of our consumption. Let's be honest, they can say they are shut down due to maintenance and no one here will go there and check. They don't care and nor should they. You are going to pay regardless. 

[tdawg87]

That's why I only get Uber rides from Hybrid drivers.

-AJ, 2016

[Tank]

18 hours ago, calscuf said:

With petroleum, it's not about the temperature, it's about the amount of light in the day.  Winter blend is cheaper but tolerates less light.

No offense, but that doesn't sound any more convincing.

[Glen]

I look forward to this holiday weekend ending and prices creeping back down until we get close to Labor Day. 

[Lhalo]

Get ready to bend over.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-30/opec-said-to-agree-oil-production-cuts-as-saudis-soften-on-iran

[arch stanton]

And they keep cutting subsidies at home. I'm already up to 75 cents a gallon for regular

[Lhalo]

5 minutes ago, arch stanton said:

And they keep cutting subsidies at home. I'm already up to 75 cents a gallon for regular

Haha! Dick. 

[fan_since79]

Time to revive this thread.

Oil is plunging today, and has been declining in price for some time now. Down to $43.

Gasoline is still around $3 a gallon and has not budged in months. Of course.

 

Edited June 20, 2017 by fan_since79

[gotbeer]

31 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Time to revive this thread.

Oil is plunging today, and has been declining in price for some time now. Down to $43.

Gasoline is still around $3 a gallon and has not budged in months. Of course.

 

Murphy's law.  For every penny you save.  Politicians will try and tax to take that penny away.

[Tank]

the most expensive gas in glendale is still at the chevron. that clown is charging 3.69 for regular, 4.09 for medium grade, and 4.19 for super. he doesn't have much business, but there are still people buying gas from him.

i'm always tempted to stop there and tape directions on each pump for how to get to arco, where they're charging 2.95.

[gotbeer]

35 minutes ago, Tank said:

the most expensive gas in glendale is still at the chevron. that clown is charging 3.69 for regular, 4.09 for medium grade, and 4.19 for super. he doesn't have much business, but there are still people buying gas from him.

i'm always tempted to stop there and tape directions on each pump for how to get to arco, where they're charging 2.95.

The worst is the Barstow gas station.  The one across the street from the McDonalds as you get off the offramp.  They are always $1 - $2 higher than the Circle K 2 blocks down the street.  And yet people still fill up there.

[ABC]

People here have a lot to learn about price elasticity.

[fan_since79]

bump thread:

Oil rising steadily, over $56 now.

12 cents a gallon California gas tax which went into effect Nov 1

cap-and-trade scheme which will add 8 to 20 cents/gallon, and prices could eventually rise by up to 73 cents.

Get ready for $4 a gallon, or more. Coming soon to a station near you.

[Taylor]

We moved to Lake Forest 3 weeks ago. When we arrived, our nearby Arco was at $2.89. Today, it's at $3.13. Thanks, Obama!

[Tank]

2 hours ago, calscuf said:

Who the fuck buys gas at Arco?

i do. cheapest prices in town.

[nate]

5 minutes ago, Tank said:

i do. cheapest prices in town.

I feel so bad for your engine

[AngelsLakersFan]

40 minutes ago, nate said:

I feel so bad for your engine

I did too, but now 12 years later I don't feel so bad.