What is the price of petrol/gasoline in your country?

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The thread discusses the current prices of petrol/gasoline in various countries, comparing costs and reflecting on the implications for cost of living and commuting. Participants share their experiences and observations regarding fuel prices, including regional variations and personal anecdotes related to vehicle ownership and fuel efficiency.

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  • Participants report petrol prices in their respective countries, with Malaysia noting an increase to USD0.38/litre.
  • One participant highlights the low price of petrol in Malaysia compared to other countries, suggesting it is a significant factor in inflation.
  • Canadian participants mention prices around 85 cents per litre, while others in the UK report prices of about $5.80 per gallon.
  • In the US, prices vary significantly, with reports of $2.30 per gallon in California and $1.85 in Kansas, while some participants recall historical prices being much lower.
  • Discussion includes opinions on the impact of high petrol prices on older vehicles, with some advocating for higher prices to reduce the number of older, less efficient cars on the road.
  • European participants share much higher prices, with one noting $6.05 per gallon in the Netherlands, and discuss the implications of commuting distances on fuel costs.
  • Several participants express personal experiences with fuel efficiency and vehicle maintenance, contributing to the discussion on the relationship between fuel prices and vehicle types.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the implications of fuel prices, with varying opinions on whether higher prices are beneficial or detrimental. There is also disagreement on the classification of older cars and their impact on the environment.

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Participants express differing views on the significance of petrol prices based on local economic conditions, commuting habits, and vehicle types. The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences and regional contexts, which may not be directly comparable.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals comparing fuel prices internationally, those concerned with the economic implications of fuel costs, and automotive enthusiasts discussing vehicle efficiency and ownership costs.

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In malaysia, it was just increased to USD0.38/litre (RM1.42) this morning.
Cost of living is increasing, petrol's price will spark inflation! :cry:
 
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That's about $1.45 per gallon...which is incredibly low !

http://www.energy.ca.gov/gasoline/statistics/world_gasoline_prices.html
 
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85cents Canadian per litre, extrememly high for here
 
about $5.80 per gallon USD here in United Kingdom
 
Same as iwiws.

I don't really care though they should crank it up to a dollar, so the old cars can't afford to stay on the road. They stink like ass.
 
US$2.30 per gallon for regular grade here in California.

- Warren
 
chroot said:
US$2.30 per gallon for regular grade here in California.
US $1.85 per gallon for regular in Kansas, a few cents cheaper in Missouri.
 
Converting to USD and Gallons, about $2.47USD/Gallon here in beautiful Ontario, Canada.
 
I think it's about $2.80/gallon or so, for regular unleaded, in India.
 
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I paid $1.96 a gallon yesterday in Wisconsin. Wisconsin seems to have some kind of fair-trading law; you never see a station undercutting the others.
 
  • #11
~$1.90 in Southeastern PA (though it drops off fast as you leave the city).
 
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Evo said:
US $1.85 per gallon for regular in Kansas, a few cents cheaper in Missouri.

Pretty much the same as it is here in South Carolina. Man, I remember when gas used to be $0.69 a gallon.
 
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Surely if I say to you it's 1 Euro/litre here, it has no meaning for you.

We should reach a settlement and post the figures in an international system units: the litre in the name of Europe, and the $$ in the name of USA.

So that, here it is 0.83 $$US / litre. But we take home a lot of less money than you every month, and prices are higher (this is the Hell).
 
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Saint said:
In malaysia, it was just increased to USD0.38/litre (RM1.42) this morning.
Cost of living is increasing, petrol's price will spark inflation! :cry:

I pay $2.21 per gallon, which is a heck of a lot more. Of course its also fair to point out that average incomes are much higher here than in malaysia, but in a state where no one lives where they work and everyone commutes 30-60 minutes, gas is expensive.
 
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Chrono said:
Pretty much the same as it is here in South Carolina. Man, I remember when gas used to be $0.69 a gallon.

i remember when it it was $1.85... its 2.21 now...damn lucky midwest with their cheap gas...
 
  • #16
franznietzsche said:
i remember when it it was $1.85... its 2.21 now...damn lucky midwest with their cheap gas...

Well sure. That's because it's God's country, you know. :rolleyes:
 
  • #17
I live in Omaha it has been as high as 2.03 for regular unleaded
 
  • #18
JasonRox said:
Same as iwiws.

I don't really care though they should crank it up to a dollar, so the old cars can't afford to stay on the road. They stink like ass.
hold your hoeses there bud, now i own an 85 camaro V8 of course, perfect condition, it does not stick or nothing, why should people like me who love old cars be deprived of our love, just because you don't like them doesn't mean everyone shouldn't like them.

but even if it is a buck per litre i don't care i have enough money to support it anyways
 
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i_wish_i_was_smart said:
hold your hoeses there bud, now i own an 85 camaro V8 of course, perfect condition, it does not stick or nothing, why should people like me who love old cars be deprived of our love, just because you don't like them doesn't mean everyone shouldn't like them.

but even if it is a buck per litre i don't care i have enough money to support it anyways

I have to agree that a well maintained classic is a beautiful thing. Note I said "well maintained". Driving around a rusted out S***box because you're 16 and it's all you can afford to keep it running isn't what I mean.

And I shudder that you're calling an 85 camaro a classic like it's an ancient car- my first was an 83 lynx *shakes his cane at you*
 
  • #20
Connecticut is hovering at $2/gal. IT depends on what town you are in. We can drive over to Rhode Island and save about 10 cents per, but that's out of the way.
 
  • #21
About $2.00/gal in Buffalo, NY
 
  • #22
i_wish_i_was_smart said:
hold your hoeses there bud, now i own an 85 camaro V8 of course, perfect condition, it does not stick or nothing, why should people like me who love old cars be deprived of our love, just because you don't like them doesn't mean everyone shouldn't like them.

but even if it is a buck per litre i don't care i have enough money to support it anyways

I wasn't referring to that.

If I were in a car forum, I would have been more specific, but since I'm not I had to go with the general thought of an old car, which is rusted piece of junk.
 
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well thanks for clarifying, and Zantra i don't consider my car a classic, although by rights it is, its 20 years old, and any car over 20 is a classic, my car is well maintained, rebuilt, the engine is rebuilt, it purs like a kitten, its my pride and joy, mainly because i shed so much blood, sweat and tears in that car
 
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the prices in the US are unbelievably low.. only $2 in california?

here in the Netherlands we pay $6.05/gallon (€1,29/liter) for the cheapest petrol, $6.25 for the higher grade and $6.39 for the good quality petrol.. anyone, try to beat those prices :devil:

Ofcourse, at the same time we should be asking how many miles a gallon of petrol is going to last.. I just asked my friend who drives an Audi TT (yes :approve:) and he says he can drive 23.6 miles on a gallon (11 km on a liter).
 
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Actually, I've seen him average 8,3 liters/100 km.. which would be 12km/liter = 28,4 miles/gallon.. and that for a sportscar :-p isn't it a pretty car? it reminds me of a black panther :approve:
 
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Monique, you're from Holland?
Very nice country, are u in Armstedam?
 
  • #27
It's about $1.90 in Central Ohio (regular).

I have a dirty, old 92' Honda Accord, that gives me over 30 miles/gall. consistently. I'm happy. :smile:
 
  • #28
I found one station with $1.78/gallon today (southwest Ohio), but the rest were around 1.85/gallon. My car gives me about 25 miles/gallon with city/local driving. I think I do better on highways, but have never hit an open stretch of road long enough to not have to keep slowing and accelerating around other cars long enough to really get a measure of mileage on highways. Except it also has a small gas tank, so still needs to be filled up just as frequently as those monster SUVs (except my tank of gas only costs me $12 to $15 depending how close to empty it is and how high the prices are, instead of $50 to fill those SUVs :smile:).
 
  • #29
Monique said:
the prices in the US are unbelievably low.. only $2 in california?

here in the Netherlands we pay $6.05/gallon (€1,29/liter) for the cheapest petrol, $6.25 for the higher grade and $6.39 for the good quality petrol.. anyone, try to beat those prices :devil:

Ofcourse, at the same time we should be asking how many miles a gallon of petrol is going to last.. I just asked my friend who drives an Audi TT (yes :approve:) and he says he can drive 23.6 miles on a gallon (11 km on a liter).


Yes European gas prices are higher. But i had a 53 mile commute to work each way. Thats 106 miles every day. Had to refill my car every 3 days, $30 each time (15 gal tank, gas hovered aroun $2.02 before i moved, its gone ups ince then). Thats $10 per day, so i spent about $1000 US on gas this past summer alone. Thats the price of not living in the slum you work in: commuter lifestyle indeed.
 
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Ofcourse, at the same time we should be asking how many miles a gallon of petrol is going to last.. I just asked my friend who drives an Audi TT (yes ) and he says he can drive 23.6 miles on a gallon (11 km on a liter).


On my trip, my 2000 Honda Odyssey got over 23 mpg. It depends on the driving; in town I get around 19.
 

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