Originally Posted by mandpete

I usually buy gas from BP because it's cheaper and nearer than other gas stations, and because I thought BP stood for British Petroleum but apparently not any more.

Originally Posted by Duncan Roberts

If I could afford a diesel, I would have got one. The new ones are way ahead of the petrol versions in my opinion. Probably would even go the whole hog and get a bio-diesel conversion, only fill up once a year or so. The rest of the time, chip fat from Burger King!

Originally Posted by mandpete

Got this e-mail this morning........


BUY YOUR GAS, - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW.

READ ON-Why didn't George W. think of this?

Gas rationing in the 80's worked even though we grumbled about it. It might even be good for us! The Saudis are boycotting American goods. We should return the favor.

An interesting thought iS to boycott their GAS. Every time you fill up the car, you can avoid putting more money into the coffers of Saudi Arabia. Just buy from gas companies that don't import their oil from the Saudis.

Nothing is more frustrating than the feeling that every time I fill-up the tank, I am sending my money to people who are trying to kill me, my family, and my friends.

I thought it might be interesting for you to know which oil companies are the best to buy gas from and which major companies import Middle Eastern oil :

Shell........................205,742,000 Chevron/Texaco......... 144,332,000 barrels
Exxon /Mobil............... 130,082,000 barrels
Marathon/Speedway... 117,740,000 barrels
Amoco............................62,231,000 barrels

If you do the math at $30/barrel, these imports amount to over $18 BILLION!

Here are some large companies that do not import Middle Eastern oil:
Citgo.......................0 barrels
Sunoco...................0 barrels
Conoco...................0 barrels Sinclair....................0 barrels
BP/Phillips..............0 barrels
Hess.......................0 barrels
ARC0.....................0 barrels.

Originally Posted by Texas Brit

Just for kicks, I just checked. Average price in UK right now is 85.3 p a litre, which translates to just over six bucks a gallon.

Course, you tell Americans that and it just further fuels that whole WE'RE NUMBER ONE thing.

Originally Posted by tony_2003

Well those SUV's are going to disapear...in fact most of the U.S.A. economy is going to take a dive acording to this guy. Fascinating reading.

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics...region=single1

Originally Posted by rincewind

Good link. That was an interesting read.

Originally Posted by Scorchio

Does the engine only stop when you come to a halt, or can you drive around on electric only, if you have sufficient charge? I have a Honda Civic hybrid now, after my Insight was wrecked, and the engine turning off when stopping is still freaky. I just wondered how the Toyota tech differed, as the Prius gets much higher city mpg and has a huuuge waiting list compared to the Civic!

Originally Posted by NC Penguin

Have you heard about Willie Nelson's foray into fuel? It's called "BioWillie Diesel Fuel". It's made from corn. See-

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005..._nelsons_1.php

Originally Posted by Yosser

In Texas, I think its the chevy truck making plant has to shut down for 2 weeks, as bugger all people are buying trucks :D

You can get $10,000 knocked off the sticker price, but need to re-mortgage the house just to fill her up!

Its only a matter of time, before Ford, Chevy and Dodge start laying people off and the goverment will drop gas prices again so we can all run out and buy a "Hemi".

Swings and bloody roundabouts!

Originally Posted by Pimpbot

I was paying around $20 dollars to fill up last year and now I'm paying $22. $2 dollars isnt that bigger deal with our little car. Of course, when I get my truck, I reserve the right to bitch and moan. :D