What are you doing about gas prices?

We reportedly have the highest gas prices in the nation. What are you doing in the face of gas prices that threaten to hit $4?

Earlier comments:

vroom wrote on Jul 20, 2007 4:50 PM:

" Still driving as much as I used to. No matter what everyone is going to have to get used to gas prices going up. I still remember when gas was going to hit a dollar and everyone freaked out. Prices will always go up so get used to it! "

Been There wrote on Jul 18, 2007 10:23 PM:

" Check out gasbuddy.com for the current gas price information most anywhere nation wide. "

To JMR wrote on Jul 18, 2007 10:20 PM:

" How does voting Democrat have anything to do with gas prices? If you're going to make gratuitous remarks about Democrats, I can make them about Republicans. YOU were the one who tried to take this thread off topic with the partisan comments. "

JMR wrote on Jul 18, 2007 9:05 PM:

" Whoa, to jmr: No need to take such offense. While it is true democrats are known for raising taxes, republicans are certainly catching up. I agree the topic is high gas prices but a person always has to consider the amount of tax Nebraskans pay on a gallon of gas. The two go hand in hand. But how does the nonsense about Bush and the Supreme Court pertain to the subject of gas prices? Are you one of those who try to make the claim high gas prices are Bush's fault, too? "

timeforachange wrote on Jul 18, 2007 6:44 PM:

" to Phreakwar Youre right i dont do the markets. But tell me how is it that the consumers are responsible for the flooding in Coffeyville, when they were told years ago that they needed to put an action plan in place for this situation. They need to suck it up with their 3.5 billion a quarter profits. If this was any other business they would not survive if they made the consumer pay for the damage and that is what is going on. "

timeforachange wrote on Jul 18, 2007 6:36 PM:

" LivinginSD I'd like to know where this 2.79 gas is because i need to fill up. Maybe you should get your information straight before you comment. "

to JMR wrote on Jul 18, 2007 5:12 PM:

" Yeah JMR, vote for the Republicans who won't raise your taxes, just increase the deficit and pass the bill on to our children. Isn't it funny how a Republican president selected by a Supreme Court full of his father's cronies turned a budget surplus into the largest deficit in history? Next time try to talk about gas prices and quit posting partisan drivel. "

LivinginSD wrote on Jul 18, 2007 5:10 PM:

" To timeforachange: I don't know where you get your information, but I live in SD and the price of the lower octane gas is at 3.16. Compared to the 2.79 Columbus pays. Hmmm now you tell me again who has the cheaper gas? Before you give information, get your facts straight. Phreakwars, awsome post like always. Nice to see someone do their homework before they make a post. "

Further Behind wrote on Jul 18, 2007 1:35 PM:

" Can someone tell me how inflation is as low as it is when gas prices keep going through the roof? Wouldn't you think gas prices would have almost a direct affect on it since pretty much everyone needs fuel? "

Phreakwars wrote on Jul 18, 2007 2:29 AM:

" Boy, none of you guys know anything about the markets do you? Your wondering how a supply drop that is coming later can affect the prices now? Ever hear of HEDGE trading? Way more fun then Ameritrade, or e-Trade, or whatever. Supplement your "at the pump" pain into the markets futures. You might get a better understanding of what exactly happens when a "Coffeyville" or Katrina, or whatever shift up or down it is happens. INVEST IN THOSE CRUDE OIL FUTURES!! What sucks is the price of everything else BESIDES gas going up. Gas prices don't bug me at the moment, I drive fuel efficient vehicles. My biggest concern is the cost of everything else going up. Minimum wage is ALSO going up. Expect worse things then GAS going up as the new major complaint. "

Bill wrote on Jul 17, 2007 10:19 PM:

" Well,Jerry R., I'm glad your a bottomless bucket of cash! Fact of the matter is that most of us are not! You probably drive a Hummer and have stock in a oil company! "

JMR wrote on Jul 17, 2007 10:16 PM:

" Timefor a change: Your information was interesting, especially the part about gas taxes. You say to vote for a change come next election. Remember, though, if you vote democrat taxes will rise as sure as the sun comes up in the east. And aren't they high enough already! "

timeforachange wrote on Jul 17, 2007 9:27 PM:

" Don't be fooled there are two other refineries in Kansas, one in El Darado, and another in a town which I cant remember the name. Tell me how is it that South Dakota and North Dakota have cheaper gas when they use the same refinery. Maybe its because of the taxes that are put on the gas, maybe we should point that out also. Hawaii does not have a refinery they are cheaper than us. Wait till election time and see if the prices fall I bet they do. Lets remember this and vote for a drastic change. A "

JMR wrote on Jul 17, 2007 8:51 PM:

" I agree with you, Terry. I'm sure the station owner I spoke of would say he has to raise his prices to be able to purchase his next order of gas. It just seems as though he is the first one to raise prices and the last one to lower them. The two other gas stations in town lag behind the first owner when it comes to raising gas prices. I'm sure he isn't doing anything that needs investigating; it just seems a bit greedy. "

JMR wrote on Jul 17, 2007 7:15 PM:

" That's just it, Terry. The gas station owner I speak of raises his prices at the drop of a hat; the other two gas stations in town don't. They will raise their prices a day or two after the first owner does. And the first owner doesn't lower his prices when the other two do, either. I'm sure the owner would say he's raising prices because he has to but he sure is quick to do so. "

Doug wrote on Jul 17, 2007 6:26 PM:

" I paid $2.79 yesterday and cussed while doing it. Oh wait, I moved from Nebraska a long time ago. "

Terry wrote on Jul 17, 2007 5:10 PM:

" I wouldn't put this on the individual gas station owner. It's got to be his supplier. Why else would ALL of the stations go up at the same time (unless it WAS price fixing - meaning station owners talking to each other about how to shaft their customers). "

torqued wrote on Jul 17, 2007 4:48 PM:

" I think it's all a big scam! Somebody somewhere is getting very rich off of us common Joe's. I think an investigation is in order, but to find someone that can't be bought off would be very difficult. What ever happened to the automakers that developed cars exceeding 50 mpg? I think those plans were purchased by the same folks that are getting very rich off of us!! Irregardless of Kansas floods, hot weather, drought, or Daffy Duck needs new clothes, they are going to get our money becasue we can't get by without fuel. Will our goverment please step up and stop this insanity!! "

Sam B wrote on Jul 17, 2007 3:20 PM:

" I make it a point to know the gas stations between Lincoln and Columbus that have the lowest prices because I commute. I also ride my motorcycle to work wherever possible. I also think JMR raised a good point about the Coffeyville refinery flood and gas price increases. Has anyone else noticed that any factor which causes gas prices go up effects them almost immediately but any factor which causes them to go down doesn't take effect for a few days to a few weeks? Several stations in Lincoln have already rolled gasoline prices back about $.10 a gallon since last Saturday (7-15-07) and one station in Seward is selling gas at $.17 per gallon less than any place in Columbus. I think an investigation is called for but our Attorney General is too busy promoting himself to pay attention, and the results of such an investigation would be a whitewash anyway. "

fedupwithgasexcuses wrote on Jul 17, 2007 1:52 PM:

" gas prices continue to rise, which in turn raises the cost of everything else yet our elected officials sit back and do nothing. americans are getting poorer while the rag heads get richer something doesn't seem quite right about that. when gas does come down a few cents convieniently something else happens to drive them right back up again i think big oil is raping the american public. of course when those in power are so corrupt and greedy and are getting big fat checks from big oil why would they care what is happening to the common citizen. the american people are to blame as well though, heaven forbid people should just stay home once in awhile and spend time with their families doing things that dont require burning a tank of gas. americans think they have to be on the go all the time doing things or life just isn't fun. as for me i am staying home alot more these days doing my little part to bring prices down........if thats even possible. "

JMR wrote on Jul 17, 2007 1:04 PM:

" Terry mentioned the Coffeyville refinery...that brings to mind something I find curious. Our local gas station raised the price of gas by almost $.25 when word of the damage to the refinery came out. I'm sure he would not be affected by the refinery damage for some time yet he sure gets the jump on future costs. As soon as I hear about a possible raise in gas prices his prices jump. I bet many other gas station owners do the same every chance they get. I understand he wants to make as much as he can...that's business but another aspect of business is a customer who chooses to buy elsewhere when it appears a business owner is greedy. "

Terry wrote on Jul 17, 2007 10:32 AM:

" I'm doing all my driving NOW. Before gas prices hit $5 per gallon. If you think the gas prices will go back down after the Coffeyvill mess is sorted out, then.... "

MarWie wrote on Jul 17, 2007 9:54 AM:

" What can we do? I still need to go to work, and I live to far to ride my bike. We give up other things like small road trips to Norfolk, Omaha, GI, etc. Unfortunatley I will have to do all my shopping here. (I'm sure Wal-Mart will love that.) With back to school coming I will be ordering a lot of my kids's uniforms online. I work in transportation, so when the cost of fuel rises, so does the cost of shipping, which means the cost of food rises, etc..etc.. So why can't our paychecks??? "

Jerry R. wrote on Jul 17, 2007 12:01 AM:

" Using as much gas as I want. I just drove 6000 miles last month on vacation. I'm hoping prices rise so that more investment flows toward new refineries and technologies. Keeping the price low just keeps the status quo. If we want lower gas prices why not lower the gas taxes first. "