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Gas prices up just in time for long weekend Thursday, August 28, 2008
CTV.ca -- Drivers looking to fill up their tanks got a shock Wednesday morning after gas prices crept up by three cents overnight. After sitting at close to $1.24 per litre for several days, the average gas price is now $1.27 per litre, just in time for the Labour Day Weekend. Experts blame tropical storm Gustav, which has ravaged Haiti and the Dominican Republic and is now headed to the oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico.
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	Thursday, August 28, 2008 CTV.ca -- Drivers looking to fill up their tanks got a shock Wednesday morning after gas prices crept up by three cents overnight. After sitting at close to $1.24 per litre for several days, the average gas price is now $1.27 per litre, just in time for the Labour Day Weekend. Experts blame tropical storm Gustav, which has ravaged Haiti and the Dominican Republic and is now headed to the oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico. Visit CTV.ca for full article

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POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,237 Points:237,225 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 9/3/2008 11:28:18 AM	Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse
	seems more fell than rose; mostly stable
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,226 Points:314,165 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 9/2/2008 7:48:14 PM	Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse
	Gas went up 15 cents before Friday just In time for the Labor day weekend In east central Florida.
46chief Rookie Author Indiana Posts:74 Points:650,330 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 9/2/2008 4:00:27 PM	Ignore 46chief Report Abuse
	Gas prices actually dropped during the long holiday weekend. First time I remember that ever happening.
oilrobber Champion Author Miami Posts:1,295 Points:344,280 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 9/1/2008 11:03:40 AM	Ignore oilrobber Report Abuse
	I have not seen any change in gas prices due to the fact that Gustav is going into the Gulf. The prices are holding pretty steady so far for the Labor Day weekend. I'm sure they are going to go up, due to the fact they pulled all the workers from the platforms. Lets hope they can return as soon as possible and there is no damage to any platforms. At least the storm is not as bad as they expected. I'm down south in Miami.
Martib1215 Veteran Author Riverside Posts:352 Points:61,710 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 8/31/2008 7:30:55 PM	Ignore Martib1215 Report Abuse
	Gas prices stayed the same at most stations, but actually went down a cent or two at others in my neighborhood.
gas101CA All-Star Author California Posts:632 Points:74,855 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 8/30/2008 8:55:49 PM	Ignore gas101CA Report Abuse
	gas is slowing going up here
Nannabug Sophomore Author Georgia Posts:242 Points:101,690 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 8/30/2008 3:07:10 PM	Ignore Nannabug Report Abuse
	Prices are up here by 10 - 20 cents in many stations. But many are still at the lowest (by recent standards). Maybe the difference is as simple as some want immediate profit, while some are thinking long term profit by building the confidence of a regular clientele who will return and be 'regulars'.
Bill313 Champion Author Kansas City Posts:5,363 Points:746,465 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 8/30/2008 2:51:51 PM	Ignore Bill313 Report Abuse
	of course
JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,897 Points:563,515 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: 8/30/2008 1:58:58 PM	Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse
	When wind and sun, bio-fuels and geothermal, hydro and natural gas replace the lion's share of oil based fuel, hurricanes and speculators won't be affecting prices so much. And the greater mix of fuel sources we have and can use the less manipulation can be done.
Gas_Buzzer Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,460 Points:1,105,325 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 8/30/2008 9:30:09 AM	Ignore Gas_Buzzer Report Abuse
	Feel certain this was not by accident.
magnumCA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,332 Points:260,275 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 5:34:58 PM	Ignore magnumCA Report Abuse
	Of course
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,226 Points:314,165 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 5:32:54 PM	Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse
	Gas went up 10 to 15 cents overnight In Fla.
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,237 Points:237,225 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 3:18:09 PM	Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse
	If it is anywhere near as bad as Katrina; those mobile homes are ready this time. Get those formaldehyde fans at WalMart on the trucks..
white_fang Rookie Author Dallas Posts:74 Points:72,530 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 11:26:15 AM	Ignore white_fang Report Abuse
	I noticed some upward movement in Texas today, too.
tryingtosave Veteran Author Regina Posts:361 Points:28,115 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 11:02:00 AM	Ignore tryingtosave Report Abuse
	krucker, YES Canada celebrates labour day as well. On Monday.. this is our long weekend.. hence the huge jump in prices. This morning CIBC is predicting $1.75/L (That's roughly $6.60 per GALLON) if Gustav is as bad as Katrina.
WillyG Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,420 Points:477,970 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 11:01:20 AM	Ignore WillyG Report Abuse
	One word : rollercoaster
Schwartzmdja All-Star Author Oklahoma City Posts:761 Points:192,940 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:57:51 AM	Ignore Schwartzmdja Report Abuse
	up, dow, I'm getting motion sickness
Kthyme Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,671 Points:876,390 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:53:43 AM	Ignore Kthyme Report Abuse
	I'm getting more SENSiTIVE each day...It is utterly ridiculous that we aren't allowed to drill in our own back yard because of a bunch of environmental wacko's...GET THESE PEOPLE OUT OF CONGRESS!!! ;)
amearly Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,985 Points:861,365 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:53:24 AM	Ignore amearly Report Abuse
	And if not for the Hurricanes what would there excuse be. They always say we don't raise the price aat the Hoildays. No there right they always start raising it the week before.
krucker All-Star Author Austin Posts:559 Points:421,030 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:51:16 AM	Ignore krucker Report Abuse
	More likely the Labor Day weekend then Hurricanes or Tropical Storms. I got a question!!!..........Why is $ per litre and Labor Day discussed in the same article? Does Canada celibrate Labor Day as well? [Edited by: krucker at 8/29/2008 10:51:32 AM EST]
gernn Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,190 Points:111,740 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:46:25 AM	Ignore gernn Report Abuse
	Nothing really amazing about it. We have been dealing with it for quite a long time. We are just more sensative to it.
MG_Sputnik All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:634 Points:441,635 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:46:04 AM	Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse
	Try 8 cents overnight here! It's "El-Ripoff" time again!
ramshot412 Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,938 Points:1,195,960 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:45:44 AM	Ignore ramshot412 Report Abuse
	You got it, KEVSKI.
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,525 Points:1,013,770 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:44:04 AM	Ignore Don20 Report Abuse
	Price jump up 7c over night, just in time for labor day week end. amazing how that works...
Gerund1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,147 Points:828,105 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:42:17 AM	Ignore Gerund1 Report Abuse
	Yep, deja vu all over again.
mvosevich Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,322 Points:268,905 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:42:16 AM	Ignore mvosevich Report Abuse
	Prices here went up $0.22.
kevski Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,391 Points:197,140 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:42:13 AM	Ignore kevski Report Abuse
	big oil couldn't let a holiday go by without trying to screw everyone
kypeanuts Veteran Author Louisville Posts:342 Points:74,160 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:41:18 AM	Ignore kypeanuts Report Abuse
	any excuse to bump it up
gernn Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,190 Points:111,740 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:41:18 AM	Ignore gernn Report Abuse
	This is a stay at home weekend. Just relaxing and going to a good ole Texas BBQ on Monday (only a 2 mile drive).
SeerLV All-Star Author Las Vegas Posts:537 Points:132,015 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:40:31 AM	Ignore SeerLV Report Abuse
	Gas prices up . . deja vu!
SomeChick23 Sophomore Author Edmonton Posts:193 Points:117,260 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:39:54 AM	Ignore SomeChick23 Report Abuse
	yeah i wont be going anywhere too far this long weekend due to the 5 bucks a gallon it would cost me...
SLAPSHOT351 Veteran Author Long Island Posts:380 Points:78,525 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:38:56 AM	Ignore SLAPSHOT351 Report Abuse
	Great idea BRUNO44. Most of us americans are lazy and wait last minute to do everything, at least in N.Y anyway.
gernn Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,190 Points:111,740 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:38:02 AM	Ignore gernn Report Abuse
	We haven't seen an increase here yet. Keeping the fingers crossed. I only paid $3.29 this morning.
reberd Rookie Author Florida Posts:4 Points:7,985 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:38:01 AM	Ignore reberd Report Abuse
	Jumped up $.10 here in Panama City
laddyboy62 Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,581 Points:994,335 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:36:57 AM	Ignore laddyboy62 Report Abuse
	did jump 4 cents by me
Martib1215 Veteran Author Riverside Posts:352 Points:61,710 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:35:14 AM	Ignore Martib1215 Report Abuse
	Excuses, excuses.
almostrice Champion Author Houston Posts:7,494 Points:1,522,620 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:34:36 AM	Ignore almostrice Report Abuse
	no surprise here
OuchMyWalletSUV Veteran Author Sacramento Posts:352 Points:76,810 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:33:53 AM	Ignore OuchMyWalletSUV Report Abuse
	of course.
Bruno44 All-Star Author Texas Posts:988 Points:332,030 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:32:07 AM	Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse
	Guys: you might try our plan: before gas prices rise for a big travel holiday or weekend, I take all of my 5 gallon gas containers and fill them, and we use that gas during the price jump days. Over last number of years, it has saved us a lot of money, especially here in Post, TX where all the stations have same price and try to stay at least 20 cents per gallon higher than Lubbock, TX.
mattf373 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:561 Points:106,745 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:31:10 AM	Ignore mattf373 Report Abuse
	no surprise here
Tekkie All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:768 Points:252,620 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:30:17 AM	Ignore Tekkie Report Abuse
	heh heh heh
HDUltra03 Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,900 Points:1,068,525 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:30:15 AM	Ignore HDUltra03 Report Abuse
	Did you have any doubts that they would gouge you one last time before they jack the prices for winter?
Lizzylou Champion Author Stockton Posts:1,447 Points:883,795 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:28:47 AM	Ignore Lizzylou Report Abuse
	YES! Some stations are up as much as 12 cents!
SLAPSHOT351 Veteran Author Long Island Posts:380 Points:78,525 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:27:35 AM	Ignore SLAPSHOT351 Report Abuse
	What a surprise
Yvonner Champion Author Alberta Posts:1,751 Points:391,095 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:27:31 AM	Ignore Yvonner Report Abuse
	Yesterday morning the PetroCan at Aldersyde was 123.9/L. This morning it's jumped a dime to 133.9/L! Everyone else in the area's only jumped from 126.9 to 132.9. Absolutely ludicrous!
no1doc All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:906 Points:165,950 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:27:15 AM	Ignore no1doc Report Abuse
	Shocking
jmuse All-Star Author Long Island Posts:928 Points:188,930 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:26:26 AM	Ignore jmuse Report Abuse
	My prices haven't changed. Still at 3.79 a gallon it's above the national average.
foofoofalee Rookie Author Scranton Posts:19 Points:44,455 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:25:26 AM	Ignore foofoofalee Report Abuse
	Well, gas prices have gone up .11 in Northeast, PA. I'm afraid that the prices will go up more because of the hurricane.
falconmb Champion Author Austin Posts:13,713 Points:408,825 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:23:38 AM	Ignore falconmb Report Abuse
	more than .03 here
robeke1 Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:103 Points:15,650 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 8/29/2008 10:23:37 AM	Ignore robeke1 Report Abuse
	Next excuse for going up is hurricane in the gulf