Gassers Be Proud - Montana Owners Club

Charlie · 09-09-2006, 11:04 AM

Of the current price of gasoline. Went into town today and gasoline was $2.31 compared to $2.81 for diesel.

Charlie
2001 F-250 Lariat SC 4x2 LB 7.3L PSD
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Glenn and Lorraine · 09-09-2006, 11:54 AM

Yes but at 22 to 24MPG + empty and 14MPG towing diesel in the long run is still cheaper. Plus the longevity of a diesel vs a gasser is a very significant reason why I have a diesel.

Glenn
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Cat320 · 09-09-2006, 12:27 PM

This will give the gas prices everywhere: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/gaspr...es/index.shtml

Bert and Betty
Fort Smith, AR
2007 Silverado Classic 3500, DRW, D/A, CC
2007 Montana 3400RL

DarMar · 09-09-2006, 02:22 PM

Ditto Glenn, we used to get 17-18 miles/gal (Canadian) with our 6.0 litre gasser we now get 23-24 with our Duramax!!! One other consideration is that here on the prairies of Canada we are getting about $6000.00 premium on trade in as everyone seems to be looking for a used Duaramx/Allison. Hope that holds true till we trade up! Today in Minnedosa Diesel is 97.9c/lire and gas is 96.5c/litre and a two weeks ago diesel was 16cents CHEAPER/litre. Man are those diesel prices all over the map in comarison to gas, some times even sometimes more or less!!!

Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada.
Driving 02/Chevy/Crew/3/4Ton/Duramax/Allison
Pulling 03/2955rl
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Mac · 09-09-2006, 02:50 PM

Charlie,

Where are you finding gas for 2.31? The lowest I've seen in CO is 2.80 and we thought that was a deal!

mac

1999 Silverado LS Extended Cab, Prodigy Brake Controller
2006 2955RL

richfaa · 09-09-2006, 03:16 PM

Gas in our area , Northern, Ohio , today is 2.269 to 2,299..Diesel is been at 3.099 for weeks.. I don't use my gasser for anything but towing the 3400.It has not moved since we returned from The G.L Rally. We use a Honda Civic 30 to 33 city for running around.. Till the new diesels can prove them selves the 8.5 to 10 MPG we get on the V-10 will be OK.. In this area used diesels and gassers are in great demand.

Rich& Helen N.Ridgeville,Ohio.

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Wrenchtraveller · 09-09-2006, 03:36 PM

Good thread and I filled up my truck today. First time in 2 months. I, like Rich, use my Honda Accord as a daily driver.

Gas has dropped to 1.03 a litre. ( 3.8 litres = 1 US Gal ) This is down from 1.18 a litre a while back. Diesel is now higher than gas here at 1.09 a litre.

I fill up at a Super Store where we get 7.5 cents a litre back in grocery coupons. It is Esso gas and I need to buy food so it is a good thing. This makes gas here at about 97 cents a litre so I was wrong as I thought I would never pay below a buck a litre again. Sometimes it is nice to be wrong.

Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL

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Charlie · 09-09-2006, 04:30 PM

Mac- I'm 50 miles south of Houston.

Charlie
2001 F-250 Lariat SC 4x2 LB 7.3L PSD
BD Power ECM 80 HP Performance Chip
BD Power X-Monitor LED Digital Gauges
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags
2005 3295RK

Mac · 09-09-2006, 04:56 PM

WOW, I think we're being abused in CO. Anyone want to ship a few of those gallons to me? Would would have thought we would have ever thought we were getting a "deal" for gas at $2.25??? When I first started driving I was paying .289 for PREMIUM!

mac

1999 Silverado LS Extended Cab, Prodigy Brake Controller
2006 2955RL

AZCampinfool · 09-09-2006, 06:13 PM

Saw $2.49 for regular around here today....diesel is running anywhere from .25 to .30/gal higher.

Me, "outnumbered" by three red heads...my dear wife
& 2 DD's, plus Sam & Taylor the yellow camping labs.
2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4
8.1L big block/Allison
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Bluegill · 09-09-2006, 08:01 PM

$3.39 a gallon for diesel in Bellingham Washington. OUCH !

'06 F350 SD King Ranch CC LB 6.0L PSD FX4 4x4
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Montana Sky · 09-09-2006, 08:35 PM

Washington state has the highest tax on diesel fuel in the nation. Oh and dont forget that new governor's scam of adding an additional 32 cents a gallon tax for road repair. According to her, it is the heavy trucks that are tearing the roads, not the studded tires... LOL!! Seems the farther east I came, the cheaper fuel got.

2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL

5rvers · 09-10-2006, 02:13 AM

The low for this week in Manassas, VA is $2.39 for gas and $2.91 for diesel.

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bsmeaton · 09-10-2006, 10:48 AM

MAC,
Try that link that CAT posted. Select the graphs and overlay a few states. CO is straight line for the last three months, where other states like Ohio just spiraled down over $.70! I think we need a pipeline or something. Must be we're getting ready for that winter additive for our altitude that adds additional costs (MTBE or whatever it is).

Brad & Dory

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Glenn and Lorraine · 09-10-2006, 11:12 AM

Lowest price today was outside of Mexico Beach FL at 2.79. Filled up 50 miles earlier and paid 2.92 and I had plenty to make it another 50 miles. Oh well I guess it just comes with the territory

Glenn
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We are using a 2005 White GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD Extended Cab, Short Bed, 4X4
with the Duramax/Allison Combo and Firestone Ride-Rite air bags
to drag around our 2004 Montana 2955RL 32'
using a PullRite 16K SuperGlide Automatic Sliding Hitch

"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us!"
You know you are retired when you wake up in the morning with
nothing to do and go to bed at night with it only half done.
BUT, Keep in mind, doing nothing can be a very
tiresome job because you can't stop to rest

Click on the Flags for the Forecast

Charlie · 09-10-2006, 11:15 AM

EPA has declared MTBE illegal and it is no longer added to gasoline, this is the why of the signs on pumps "Contains Ethanol".

Charlie
2001 F-250 Lariat SC 4x2 LB 7.3L PSD
BD Power ECM 80 HP Performance Chip
BD Power X-Monitor LED Digital Gauges
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags
2005 3295RK

Native Tex · 09-10-2006, 12:12 PM

Just bought Shell diesel for $2.51 in Northern Virginia. Bets the heck out of the $2.99 I paid at home in Huntsville, AL. Of course we are getting gouged by the local distributor since we do not have a pipe line or take farm within 125 miles.

Native Tex

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bsmeaton · 09-10-2006, 12:14 PM

Thanks Charlie - I couldn't remember if they use anything in our winter gas or not. They used to start around September and run it until May and it increased the cost per gallon.

Brad

Mac · 09-10-2006, 12:16 PM

Brad,

YES, and usually lowered your mileage to make up for the higher cost!

mac

1999 Silverado LS Extended Cab, Prodigy Brake Controller
2006 2955RL

dieselguy · 09-10-2006, 04:34 PM

Just got back from a trip to Eufaula Lake about 30 miles south of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Regular unleaded in that area was $2.17/gal and diesel was as low as $2.51/gal just north of Bartlesville. If I'd had a Diamond Shamrock card I could have got it for $2.43/gal!! Geeze ... 2 years ago I'd have thought the world was crashing to a halt at this price!

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