Regular unleaded gas price soars to $3.81 average

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Regular unleaded gas price soars to $3.81 average Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The Capital Times -- The relentless surge in gasoline prices continued Wednesday as records continue to be set day after day. The AAA Wisconsin daily fuel gauge report said the two grades used as benchmarks, regular unleaded and diesel, reached new heights, with the average statewide price for regular unleaded at $3.817 a gallon, up 1.4 cents from Tuesday, and diesel averaging $4.41 a gallon, up 1.2 cents. Mid-range gasoline and premium gasoline also went up, with mid-range now at an average $3.96 per gallon and premium at $4.146 per gallon. Regular unleaded is 55 cents a gallon higher than a year ago, and diesel is $1.49 a gallon higher than last year at this time.
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	Wednesday, May 14, 2008 The Capital Times -- The relentless surge in gasoline prices continued Wednesday as records continue to be set day after day. The AAA Wisconsin daily fuel gauge report said the two grades used as benchmarks, regular unleaded and diesel, reached new heights, with the average statewide price for regular unleaded at $3.817 a gallon, up 1.4 cents from Tuesday, and diesel averaging $4.41 a gallon, up 1.2 cents. Mid-range gasoline and premium gasoline also went up, with mid-range now at an average $3.96 per gallon and premium at $4.146 per gallon. Regular unleaded is 55 cents a gallon higher than a year ago, and diesel is $1.49 a gallon higher than last year at this time. Visit The Capital Times for full article

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eddmac Champion Author Washington Posts:1,666 Points:431,885 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 6:08:03 PM	Ignore eddmac Report Abuse
	I listened to the CEO of Exxon/Mobile today. He tried to paint a picture that they are in the same boat as we are only their numbers are higher. Each project or R&D costs in the billions and he needs to satisfy the stockholders first off. Well my understanding of profit is that amount of money after expenses, wages, dividends for stockholder, R&D are all paid for. Still shows 40 billion and only 3% R&D is a scandal.
FuelBarge All-Star Author New York Posts:568 Points:356,030 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 12:36:27 PM	Ignore FuelBarge Report Abuse
	Erinjasonautumn - "Yesterday there was an accident on the interstate so each time I knew we weren't moving for a few minutes I turned of my car. A lot of people were doing that." That is why hybrid vehicles shut themselves off when you are stopped. No point in burning gas when you are not going anywhere. It was an odd feeling the first time I drove my Insight to stop at a light and the engine stopped.
Sixty4nhalf Veteran Author Washington Posts:486 Points:123,630 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 11:51:10 AM	Ignore Sixty4nhalf Report Abuse
	............................ why!
Erinjasonautumn Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:33 Points:10,585 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:55:50 AM	Ignore Erinjasonautumn Report Abuse
	It's all quite sad really. Yesterday there was an accident on the interstate so each time I knew we weren't moving for a few minutes I turned of my car. A lot of people were doing that. You have to do anything and EVERYTHING to save gas. We usually cut our grass 2 x's a week. We have been going 7-10 b/n cuts just to save a few gallons here and there. Sad really
Erinjasonautumn Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:33 Points:10,585 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:52:04 AM	Ignore Erinjasonautumn Report Abuse
	For those who can't plant a garden, a lot of towns have farmers markets. Buy from them. It helps them and saves you money!
KrazyDawg Champion Author California Posts:1,584 Points:261,755 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:51:32 AM	Ignore KrazyDawg Report Abuse
	Which unlucky reporter got this column in today? Agreed buy from farmer's market. Higher quality, fresher, and cheaper. [Edited by: KrazyDawg at 5/15/2008 10:51:52 AM EST]
Erinjasonautumn Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:33 Points:10,585 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:50:36 AM	Ignore Erinjasonautumn Report Abuse
	For those who can't plant a garden, a lot of towns have farmers markets. Buy from them. It helps them and saves you money!
bowler48226 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:765 Points:237,770 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:50:05 AM	Ignore bowler48226 Report Abuse
	Oh the pain of it all.
NissanGirl Sophomore Author Oregon Posts:174 Points:104,730 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:49:33 AM	Ignore NissanGirl Report Abuse
	I want to go camping so bad, but we can't afford the gas to get there.
gasie1 Champion Author Maine Posts:1,507 Points:848,760 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:47:55 AM	Ignore gasie1 Report Abuse
	In Farmington, Maine regular gas is $3.83.
Erinjasonautumn Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:33 Points:10,585 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:47:32 AM	Ignore Erinjasonautumn Report Abuse
	We are 11 days from a holiday/the beginning of summer for most--first vacations of the year. Guarantee the national average will be well over $4. I took vacation that week so I don't have to drive 46 miles a day for work and I am staying HOME!!!!
laddyboy62 Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,055 Points:890,460 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:47:13 AM	Ignore laddyboy62 Report Abuse
	long hot summer coming
Erinjasonautumn Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:33 Points:10,585 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:46:03 AM	Ignore Erinjasonautumn Report Abuse
	We are 11 days from a holiday/the beginning of summer for most--first vacations of the year. Guarantee the national average will be well over $4. I took vacation that week so I don't have to drive 46 miles a day for work and I am staying HOME!!!!
Gerund1 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:741 Points:778,370 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:44:35 AM	Ignore Gerund1 Report Abuse
	Yes, I am sure that the majority of use have noticed this increase. For those with even a little patch of land, plant a garden. For those of us living in stacked caves, condos and apartments, the choices are much more limited.
ts08 Sophomore Author New Jersey Posts:179 Points:46,140 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:40:21 AM	Ignore ts08 Report Abuse
	Do newspapers have anything better to do than report record high gas prices everyday. We see it everyday while we are on the road..so please dont rub it in...
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,248 Points:413,800 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:35:02 AM	Ignore RochBear Report Abuse
	And peopole wonder why Groceries are up - Here's your answer: "diesel is $1.49 a gallon higher than last year at this time" End groceries are trucked in. It's time to plant a back yard garden.
hangupanddrive Veteran Author Michigan Posts:336 Points:843,565 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:31:27 AM	Ignore hangupanddrive Report Abuse
	No surprise here. A few more months and it should finally match up with Europe. At least Europe has excellent transportation alternatives, unlike our failing railroads!
DieselX Veteran Author Chicago Posts:495 Points:108,760 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:30:41 AM	Ignore DieselX Report Abuse
	must be nice - id trade my 1st born for fuel under $4.00
TheThing Veteran Author Quebec Posts:450 Points:129,900 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:24:52 AM	Ignore TheThing Report Abuse
	Cheap
drclark All-Star Author Tampa Posts:889 Points:118,045 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:24:51 AM	Ignore drclark Report Abuse
	Paid $3.62 for a high the other day.
priceml Sophomore Author Fresno Posts:226 Points:344,950 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:21:04 AM	Ignore priceml Report Abuse
	I just made a trip from west coast to east coast and back,over 6000 miles and I didn't pay over $3.79 until I got back in California,$4.39 and I always stopped at major brand stations. California is getting ripped off more than the other states.I even saw diesel for $3.99.
spunky4443 All-Star Author Washington Posts:629 Points:353,000 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:20:52 AM	Ignore spunky4443 Report Abuse
	Have to agree, the is "No" oil shortage,its just the richer getting richer.
drifterON Rookie Author Ontario Posts:27 Points:3,665 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:20:20 AM	Ignore drifterON Report Abuse
	Compared to Canada that is a bargain price. If we stopped using the car to go around the corner we would need less and they would be forced to lower the price in order to sell there quota of the market.
gasforus Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,230 Points:621,360 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:18:33 AM	Ignore gasforus Report Abuse
	I would love to pay $3.81. Ours is now $3.99!!
grandma5 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:155 Points:313,430 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:17:26 AM	Ignore grandma5 Report Abuse
	This price is a bargain! Our regular jumped to $3.97 yesterday.
BoerneWatch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,684 Points:726,260 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:15:25 AM	Ignore BoerneWatch Report Abuse
	Still $3.59 to $3.82 here and nobody is buying the stuff at $3.82.
cbpilot Sophomore Author Riverside Posts:154 Points:310,735 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:10:26 AM	Ignore cbpilot Report Abuse
	There is no oil shortage, 80 mpg carburetors exist, and we are recipients of the greatest hoax ever pulled upon modern man.
phatride92 Champion Author Kansas Posts:3,222 Points:835,550 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:08:59 AM	Ignore phatride92 Report Abuse
	old news
brogan56 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,096 Points:1,463,745 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:08:00 AM	Ignore brogan56 Report Abuse
	Just change the numbers and repost the article from last week. Lazy reporting...
eaglev All-Star Author Oklahoma City Posts:532 Points:243,970 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:07:30 AM	Ignore eaglev Report Abuse
	No short term answer but we need to drill in ANWAR and off the coast. We have enough oil to take us part our lifetime if we just go get it. The oil companies have the profits to spend. Get Congress of it's backside and let them drill where we have oil, build new refineries and nuclear plants. Then tell the oil cartel to go away!!!
Brockvillian Veteran Author Ontario Posts:317 Points:253,345 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:06:23 AM	Ignore Brockvillian Report Abuse
	Oh well. I'll be driving less. So will others. This has got to stop. We need a cheap alternative now!
Dennis783 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:5,078 Points:1,019,070 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:05:48 AM	Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse
	up up and away
SoccerCoach5 Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:23 Points:20,570 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 10:04:28 AM	Ignore SoccerCoach5 Report Abuse
	Not here. Up 55 cents in a year? Try 50 cents in a month! But I do notice the Hilton Head area I live in is running about 3.65 - 3.75 for regular. April 1st we could pay as little as 3.14 if we shopped around, by May 1st 3.65, ugh! I guess we're the lucky ones to be less than the national average. Somehow I don't feel very lucky... [Edited by: SoccerCoach5 at 5/15/2008 10:08:43 AM EST]
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:5,480 Points:1,020,120 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:57:39 AM	Ignore bicycler Report Abuse
	Sealer; True,but, why does the oilbaron`s not decline as the budget of the average consumer?
Lookiehere Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,947 Points:603,350 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:57:27 AM	Ignore Lookiehere Report Abuse
	I paid 3.69, what a bargain!
tobasco Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,664 Points:745,515 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:56:38 AM	Ignore tobasco Report Abuse
	I paid below average ($3.79)...woo hoo!
mommybutch Rookie Author Ohio Posts:1 Points:520 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:56:21 AM	Ignore mommybutch Report Abuse
	I would love to see a station at $3.81 right now...every station around us is at $3.95-$3.99/gallon, with a slight few over $4. Something needs to be done, or there is going to be a lot more stay-at-home-moms, since we wont be able to afford the gas to go to work AND pay a babysitter.
acknot Veteran Author Seattle Posts:424 Points:550,040 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:55:51 AM	Ignore acknot Report Abuse
	Hit $4 on Monday at two stations in Seattle.
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,775 Points:1,585,015 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:55:45 AM	Ignore scrounger Report Abuse
	average just catching up
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:5,480 Points:1,020,120 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:55:24 AM	Ignore bicycler Report Abuse
	Gas Buzzer; And what is your vested interest? Do you own shares in the oilbarons empire? Do you work in the oilbarons cartel? Why are you happy? Have you no compassion for those; who can not afford the high cost of gas; who are not able to invest in oil? Have you no compassion for those less fortunate than you seem to be? I can, so far, afford to get by even with the over $4.00 a gal. here in Canada but I believe, I, as others have the right to complain about the high cost of gas when the oilbarons earn record profits on refined oil and gas. I must say that I am amused that you use the term "whining" when we complain about the cost of oil and gas. Does that mean that any time we complain we are whining. REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT THE RISING COST OF FOOD caused by the fuel to the trucking industry! Remember that when the economy of your country declines and your dollar does not buy as much as it did before! Remember that when your country slides further into depression! Please remember also that your declining economy drags other countries also. You will have to obey the self imposed new commandment :Thou shalt not whine [complain}! When your country goes into decline your own budget will be hurt even though you may get by!!!!
rod1965 Veteran Author Portland Posts:323 Points:36,340 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:54:27 AM	Ignore rod1965 Report Abuse
	already a station in portland ,oregon over $4 a gallon. time for the revolution.
vj24 Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,431 Points:1,364,990 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:53:32 AM	Ignore vj24 Report Abuse
	.001 to go in Holland. I never did understand that extra 9 on the sign.
The_WB Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,276 Points:381,700 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:51:31 AM	Ignore The_WB Report Abuse
	It is here!
workfromhome All-Star Author Raleigh Posts:659 Points:336,070 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:50:27 AM	Ignore workfromhome Report Abuse
	$4 will be here soon
Sealer Champion Author Charleston Posts:1,833 Points:202,305 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:49:09 AM	Ignore Sealer Report Abuse
	Global demand is continuing to grow faster than global supply and this is the time of year when domestic demand is increasing as well.
Lonewolftx Champion Author Houston Posts:5,201 Points:1,021,360 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:47:48 AM	Ignore Lonewolftx Report Abuse
	going, going, over supplied . . .
Mooseman1 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:1,511 Points:210,565 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:45:57 AM	Ignore Mooseman1 Report Abuse
	We Manitobians are paying $4.80 per gallon.
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:7,180 Points:1,212,505 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:45:51 AM	Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse
	Gas is like 3.95 here in ??LaLa?? Land...
Dale Jr. Champion Author Iowa Posts:7,490 Points:1,508,075 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:42:36 AM	Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse
	It's between 3.93-3.95 where I live. Wisconsin will be up in price the next day or two.
capt455 Sophomore Author North Carolina Posts:152 Points:97,300 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/15/2008 9:40:45 AM	Ignore capt455 Report Abuse
	I know its off topic, but why do they refer to gasoline as "unleaded"? I haven't seen leaded fuel for sale since the '80s. (You remember the '80s, when gasline was under a dollar a gallon at times.) Seems eons ago now.