What can we do about these gas prices? I got a raise and I'm still bringing home less than one year ago!!?
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vote... all this middle eastern saber rattling is driving the prices sky high...\n\nhe obviously doesn't have money to invest in "alternative fuel" vehicles... what are you people smoking?
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Your wage will never reflect the increase, or future increases of the cost of fuel (or any of the other worldly commodities that oil creates).\n\nI have been following the subject of "Peak oil" for about 4 years now and the worlds' dependance on oil. All aspects of our economies (globally speaking) is completely dependant on the stuff and the world is about to learn that, not only can the world not produce it any faster than we presently are, the production rates of global oil producers is about to start its' irreversable permanent decline.\n\nSupply will always go down (aproximately 2-3 percent a year) and demand will continue to go up.  It is predicted that by 2015 that global oil production will decrease 20% and demand will go up 80%.  Think you pay alot for gas now?\nTry $5-$10 a gallon in the NEAR future.\n\nGoogle "peak oil" and spend the next few weeks of your life reading about how we are all pretty screwed.  \n\nLike others have mentioned though, it won't just be gas that goes up.  \n\nEvery piece of plastic produced is made of a by-product of oil.  Every nitrogen based fertalizer that farmers use is a by-product of oil.  In fact you can't find one product for sale in any mall across North America that doesn't owe its' existance, either directly or indirectly, to oil.  \n\nIt is said that if we were to convert the energy that we all benifit from from oil, into human muscle power, we would have approximately 300 slaves working for us night and day, without a break, and having never to feed them.\n\nWell, the slaves are about become unionized and we're all going to have to pay a premium rate for their wages, while our own wages will probably decrease with a recession.\n\nGoogle "peak oil"!!!!\n\nBy the way, hydrogen fuel isn't going to solve this problem.  It doesn't produce fertalizers or plastics.\n\nlisten to this file http://www.globalpublicmedia.com/lectures/156
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Remember that no matter what someone says...   EVERYONE has thier price.\n$10 and a tank of gas.
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For myself and alot of others it is hurting right at what it is a gallon. Something needs to be done about the rising cost of everything....
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I don't want to create a conspiracy theory here - that the gas companies haven't built refineries, so that the supply has remained steady whereas demand skyrocketed, driving up the price...as the companies have seen quarterly profits that are unheard of.  I won't try and say that this was a carefully constructed plot on their behalf, ahem.  Well, ok, I don't think it is but I do think that they've been cheap and that their current plans to expand existing refineries won't solve our problems.\n\nDemand for energy will continue to grow (disproportionately here in the U.S...) and I really believe STRONGLY in seeking alternative sources of energy so that we can not only reduce costs for Americans (costs for living...crude oil costs affect EVERYTHING...prodution, shipping...driving up prices...costs to commute, etc.) but will reduce our dependence on foreign oil - doesn't get much better than THAT!!
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WRITE CONGRESS AND THE SENATE AND ASK WHY THEY WILL NOT RELEASE OUR OIL RESERVES???? THIS WOULD HELP BRING DOWN THE PRICE OF GAS!!! ALSO ASK WHY WE HAVE NOT BUILT ANY MORE REFINERIES IN DECADES!! THE OIL COMPANIES PURCHASED ONE A FEW YEARS BACK AND SHUT IT DOWN AND REFUSE TO OPEN IT AGAIN!!The soaring profits have already attracted the attention of many members of Congress. On Tuesday, House Speaker Dennis Hastert warned companies that any price gouging is "unacceptable, and any company who does it will be prosecuted." He urged the oil companies to explain to the American public what they are doing to bring down the cost of oil and natural gas. And he urged them to build new refineries and pipelines. THERE HAS BEEN NO NEW OIL REFINERIES BUILT IN THE USA SINCE 1976! WHY HUGE PROFITS AND THEY WON'T DO ANYTHIGN ABOUT IT!!!
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Write a letter explaining the reasons behind the increase. Most people will be happy with an honest explanation.\n\nGive as much notice as you can too.
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Greed at it worst. I received an email last week asking that you do not buy Exxon/Mobil gas, saying that you can't ask people not to drive but if you boycott the biggest oil co out there that their prices will have to come down and the the other companies' will have to follow suit. if enough people were to do this it would work. The email also suggested you don't buy Exxon/Mobil until the price gets down to $1.30 gal
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Maybe try cutting back on "non-necessities", ie: eating out, start bringing your lunch to work. Ask a co-worker that lives near by to start car-pooling to save on gas prices. Cut coupons! Just last month I saved $15 with my coupons, the money you save, you could apply to your gas tank in your vehicle. Also, since your wife is pregnant, apply for the WIC(women,infant,children) program. That will save you money each month on your grocery bill, because you will get milk,cheese,juice,beans,tuna. You can sign up at your local Department of human services office.\n\nGood luck to you and your wife, and congratulation on the new baby!!! :)
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For the rest of this year, DON'T purchase ANY gasoline from The two biggest companies (which now are one), EXXON and MOBIL. If they are not selling any gas, they will be inclined to reduce their prices. If they reduce their prices, the other companies will have to follow suit. But to have an impact, we need to reach literally millions of Exxon and Mobil gas buyers. It's really simple to do!! Now, don't wimp out on me at this point...keep reading and I'll explain how simple it is to reach millions of people!!\n\nI am sending this note to about thirty people. If each of you send it to at least ten more (30 x 10 = 300)... and those 300 send it to at least ten more (300 x 10 = 3,000) ... and so on, by the time the message reaches the sixth generation of people, we will have reached over THREE MILLION consumers! . .\n\nIf those three million get excited and pass this on to ten friends each, then 30 million people will have been contacted! If it goes one level further, you guessed it..... THREE HUNDRED MILLION PEOPLE!!!\n\nAgain, all you have to do is send this to 10 people. That's all. (If you don't understand how we can reach 300 million and all you have to do is send this to 10 people.... well, let's face it, you just aren't a mathematician. But I am... so trust me on this one.)
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Gas futures rose as a result of the Democrats taking office, knowing full well that they do not comprehend the importance of this resource!\n\nThanks so much for asking! I'm glad I could clear that up for you!
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The reason I have a problem with it is because of how quickly the price of gas has gone up. Where I live, it has nearly doubled in the last year. If I only had to worry about driving to work or running errands, or I lived in a city where walking places were an option, then it wouldn't bother me. Unfortunately, I own a small business that is based on driving. I have to fill up everyday. My clients will not pay an increase month after month just because gas prices rise. The increase would've been fine if it were more gradual. However, because I have set-priced contracts with my clients that are binding for one year at a time, I may end up having to close my business.
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they are going up here too, I think the oil companies noticed that when it was at it's highest a couple of months ago, people were still buying. They know what "the market will bear" and are just trying to line their pockets more at our expense. There is no indication that supply is lowering or that demand is raising. So what exactly is the reason? Here it was 1.85 1st of January now it ie 2.28 and rising steadily.\n\nhow high are we going to let it go up?
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Earnings growth is declining, except that is, for the city bankers who are expecting bonus growth this year of 25%.\n\nThe influx of migrants from the Eastern European states is having it"s effect. They are prepared to work for a lower wage and this has a "knock on" effect. They are also prepared to sleep 3/4 to a room in cheap bed & breakfasts.\n\nInflation is at 2.5%, which is 0.5% above the target, so gordon will try to keep wage demands as low as possible.\n\nIt would be nice if, Gas - Electricity - Council Tax,etc. only increased by 2.5%, but no, these charges have gone through the roof.\n\nI read a report about a month ago, that Gas was so plentyful, that the importers were "paying" the distributors to take it off their hands. Did prices come down? Not on your life.\n\nAnyway, back to the subject, I think we should do as other countries are doing, and restrict the number of immigrant to fill only the jobs that are vacant.\n\nYou won"t get a job in America unless it can"t be filled by an American citizen. We should have a similar scheme.\n\nPut the onnus on employers to "prove" that they have tried everything possible to fill the vacancy using the indiginous population.\n\nWages going down, bills going up, more and more people getting into debt. It"s all going to explode soon.
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Your fee sounds reasonable, but you can probably increase it a little. Just hike it $5.00/hour (plead expenses such as gas have increased) for about 3 or 6 months, then hike it $5.00 again.
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26, im a buyer in the oil & gas industry, approx 19/hr i guess.(annual, i dont feel like doing the math right now)\n\nTo the "stay at home mom" get over it, try going to work and them going home and doing everything else that you have all day to do, get over it.
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Fuel - unfortunately my credit card was declined last night when attempting to fill up - good thing I get paid today - and I have other cars with gas in them.\n\nMilk - I have GOT to stop drinking out of the carton\n\nPet Products - This is ridiculous.  If they could just stop pooping...\n\nLaundry Detergent - Do I *really* need my towels to be "snuggly soft"?\n\nTech Support - This is why I started my own business.  I can guarantee I am the most affordable in my area, if not anywhere.\n\nChildren - No explanation necessary.\n\n16 Piece Family Meal With 4 Sides and 4 Medium Drinks - That crap cost me $40 bucks!  Do chickens pay taxes?!\n\nPrinter Ink - Costs almost as much as the printer itself.\n\nInsurance - Why should I pay out the a$$ for something I'm never going to use?!\n\nCDs - It's just going to cause more piracy.\n\nMovie Theater Snacks - How the hell do they justify charging $4.00 for a chili dog?!