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Post by North County Aztec on Nov 8, 2024 10:40:24 GMT -8
Well, MR. Not-It-All why don't you tell us. Oh never mind, your opinion is irrelevant. Heard that before, but I can't take the obvious disingenous responses.California's population is nine times greater than Oklahoma's. More people equals more stuff to pay for. California's economy dwarfs Oklahoma's and has higher tax rates, including sales tax on gasoline. California relies on a special blend of fuel that's not found elsewhere, the cleanest gas found anywhere, lowering emissions and greenhouse gases sent into the atmosphere. California has far greater environmental regulations, fewer refineries and is home to more giant corporations that tend to be more expensive than your independent, smaller stations. You're not going to see $2.65 in California. But you can certainly move to Oklahoma. I'm guessing several 1,000's of times. Of course not, ego gets in your way.
Again irrelevant.
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Post by aztecryan on Nov 8, 2024 10:44:40 GMT -8
Heard that before, but I can't take the obvious disingenous responses.California's population is nine times greater than Oklahoma's. More people equals more stuff to pay for. California's economy dwarfs Oklahoma's and has higher tax rates, including sales tax on gasoline. California relies on a special blend of fuel that's not found elsewhere, the cleanest gas found anywhere, lowering emissions and greenhouse gases sent into the atmosphere. California has far greater environmental regulations, fewer refineries and is home to more giant corporations that tend to be more expensive than your independent, smaller stations. You're not going to see $2.65 in California. But you can certainly move to Oklahoma. I'm guessing several 1,000's of times. Of course not, ego gets in your way. Again irrelevant.
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Nov 8, 2024 11:28:51 GMT -8
I just paid $4.09 a gallon yesterday. Adjusted for inflation that's pretty close to what it should be (when looking at gas prices over the last 50 years).
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Post by aardvark on Nov 8, 2024 21:16:23 GMT -8
I just paid $4.09 a gallon yesterday. Adjusted for inflation that's pretty close to what it should be (when looking at gas prices over the last 50 years). Yay? Still a dollar over the national average, which is $3.09. But 42 cents under the California average of $4.51. |
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Post by sdsuball on Nov 9, 2024 14:49:36 GMT -8
Well, MR. Not-It-All why don't you tell us. Oh never mind, your opinion is irrelevant. Heard that before, but I can't take the obvious disingenous responses. California's population is nine times greater than Oklahoma's. More people equals more stuff to pay for. California's economy dwarfs Oklahoma's and has higher tax rates, including sales tax on gasoline. California relies on a special blend of fuel that's not found elsewhere, the cleanest gas found anywhere, lowering emissions and greenhouse gases sent into the atmosphere. California has far greater environmental regulations, fewer refineries and is home to more giant corporations that tend to be more expensive than your independent, smaller stations. You're not going to see $2.65 in California. But you can certainly move to Oklahoma. Everything that you are saying is correct, but what I would add is that CA needs to do a better job of building housing to make it more affordable to live here. It's becoming disproportionately more difficult for young people then it was for previous generations with rising housing costs. |
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Post by aztecryan on Nov 9, 2024 23:48:23 GMT -8
Heard that before, but I can't take the obvious disingenous responses. California's population is nine times greater than Oklahoma's. More people equals more stuff to pay for. California's economy dwarfs Oklahoma's and has higher tax rates, including sales tax on gasoline. California relies on a special blend of fuel that's not found elsewhere, the cleanest gas found anywhere, lowering emissions and greenhouse gases sent into the atmosphere. California has far greater environmental regulations, fewer refineries and is home to more giant corporations that tend to be more expensive than your independent, smaller stations. You're not going to see $2.65 in California. But you can certainly move to Oklahoma. Everything that you are saying is correct, but what I would add is that CA needs to do a better job of building housing to make it more affordable to live here. It's becoming disproportionately more difficult for young people then it was for previous generations with rising housing costs. If it was that simple.... |
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Post by North County Aztec on Nov 13, 2024 9:33:08 GMT -8
I drove through 30 states in 2024. Every interstate, highway was very close to being the same except for I40 in New Mexico. Potholes, ruts, broken asphalt, uneven lanes, it was awful. That kept most everyone at the speed limit and below.
I was impressed with Missouri, in Amish areas there was a special lane for them.
My observation, California has the best signage, that’s it. Does that justify the highest gas prices in the nation?
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Nov 13, 2024 10:36:06 GMT -8
I drove through 30 states in 2024. Every interstate, highway was very close to being the same except for I40 in New Mexico. Potholes, ruts, broken asphalt, uneven lanes, it was awful. That kept most everyone at the speed limit and below. I was impressed with Missouri, in Amish areas there was a special lane for them. My observation, California has the best signage, that’s it. Does that justify the highest gas prices in the nation? No, the cleaner air does. I remember in the 70's, 80's, and 90's when I'd drive through L.A. and the air was thick brown. For the last 20 years or so it's been blue and relatively clear. I can breathe easier, too. I'll pay extra for that. |
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Post by North County Aztec on Nov 13, 2024 16:11:15 GMT -8
I drove through 30 states in 2024. Every interstate, highway was very close to being the same except for I40 in New Mexico. Potholes, ruts, broken asphalt, uneven lanes, it was awful. That kept most everyone at the speed limit and below. I was impressed with Missouri, in Amish areas there was a special lane for them. My observation, California has the best signage, that’s it. Does that justify the highest gas prices in the nation? No, the cleaner air does. I remember in the 70's, 80's, and 90's when I'd drive through L.A. and the air was thick brown. For the last 20 years or so it's been blue and relatively clear. I can breathe easier, too. I'll pay extra for that. AAA says Top Tier gas costs about $0.03 more per gallon. That doesn't explain the huge difference in price. |
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Nov 13, 2024 16:22:58 GMT -8
No, the cleaner air does. I remember in the 70's, 80's, and 90's when I'd drive through L.A. and the air was thick brown. For the last 20 years or so it's been blue and relatively clear. I can breathe easier, too. I'll pay extra for that. AAA says Top Tier gas costs about $0.03 more per gallon. That doesn't explain the huge difference in price. There's a whole governmental department overseeing and enforcing these regulations. That department isn't free. On top of the cleaner air, I'm seeing a ton of freeway construction and revision over the last couple of years! |
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