Gas prices have biggest 2-week jump this year. Are you driving less?

by Fox Report with Shepard Smith Posted 2012/08/13 14:07:07

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RTHTGakaRoland 2012/08/13 19:48:02

Yes

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Shortages via policy are both directly increasing prices and over sensitizing the market to even the smallest supply disruptions; but taxes are still more (51.2%) of the price of gasoline than that earned by everyone from the retiree who bought stock, the geologist that found the oil, to the clerk that sold you your last tankful.

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Captain... to KG 2012/08/13 18:35:20

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Chips havn't been a dollar for longer than Obama has been in office. Hell, they stopped being a dollar during George H. W. Bush's term in office and that was the early 90's.

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KG to Captain... 2012/08/13 18:44:43

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You don't know what you are talking about. You used to be able to buy a bag of chips for $1 (that' one dollar) up until a year ago. Now they are $1.19.

How about GAS? Or a can of coke? Ever heard of inflation? Do you know what it does to prices?

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beavith1 to KG 2012/08/13 18:57:44

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its not so much inflation because that 'number' has been holding more or less steady. it IS a decline in the purchasing power of the dollar.

the net effect you see is the price of everything going up....

you can see it if you compare the dollar to oil and gold. the price relationship between gold and oil remains more or less constant. you can see that it costs more to buy and ounce of gold or a barrel of oil.

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KG to beavith1 2012/08/13 20:07:17

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100 years ago you could buy one of the best made suites for 1 ounce of gold. It still holds true today. Why? Why did 1 dollar buy so much in the 50's ?

A fiat currency will inflate, add that to Obama and the Gov's spending, what do you get ??? What did QE1 and QE2 and QE2 1/2 get us ???

Other than giving the richest around the world fat bonuses.

The lowered purchasing power of the dollar IS inflation!

LOL

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Captain... to KG 2012/08/13 19:11:48

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And yet prices of items have been going up for the better part of 20+ years. If you are going to blame someone for it, blame every single president for the past 20 years, that's what I do. It's all Barrak Obama's, George W. Bush's, William J. Clinton's and George H. W. Bush's, plus assorted Presidents for several terms before that.

Learn the facts, read sources, it's not just one President, it's a large, LARGE majority of them.

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JohnT to Captain... 2012/08/13 19:50:20

You are correct going back to around 90-95 and it has just gotten worse.

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KG to Captain... 2012/08/13 20:10:38

No duh. I do blame all them all, but not even so much them. Its their puppet masters pulling their strings.

I take a special account with Obama because he personally lied to me as I voted for him in 08 on lies not to mention he is the greatest puppet they have had in a very long time. Look at what he has done.

He has spent more than any other president in our history, and that's just in 3 years! What about the Bailout known as QE2? You don't think that had anything to do with prices going up everywhere?

Even with the measures that the food industry is taking to cut cost and not have a marked increase in actual price. Notice quality going down? How about net amount in the packages? Research that.

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JohnT to KG 2012/08/13 19:48:44

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It is all of those suits in DC putting it to us. I was just complaining the other day about a candy bar. I remember paying a nickel for a Hershey bar. Now they are about 60 cents and not any bigger. Glad I don't eat candy much anymore.

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Omni to KG 2012/08/13 21:32:54
KG to Omni 2012/08/14 00:37:19 (edited)

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I live in Cali, which is the most expensive state. Retail price of 1 1/4 ounce bag of Lay's chips: $1.19 NOT .99c like it was..

a CAN of COKE, purchased singly, is $.95 retailed at 80c. How much was it just 2 years ago? Where do you get a 1 liter can of coke?

And what about quality? Or portion size? Getting bigger and better???

They have done so many tactics to keep the prices the same, but it still didn't work, with this kind of inflation prices will go up.

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kevracer 2012/08/13 18:20:37 (edited)

No

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For last two weeks, I've been driving a Hyundai Sonata hybrid rental- haven't had to buy gas.

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kneedra... to kevracer 2012/08/13 18:35:27

No but you will eventually and since its a rental can we assume someone else is buying the gas

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Redneck... to kneedra... 2012/08/13 19:31:11

Hybrid's run on electricity, very little gas. Thought EVERYONE knew that lol

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SK-LIBERTY OVER EQUALITY 2012/08/13 18:14:35

No

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no but i watched it go up 12 cents where i live within a weeks time frame.

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davyd god loving patriot 2012/08/13 18:13:58

Yes

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thanks to nobammy, and the green agenda. I bet he is dancing through his WH

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Redneck... to davyd g... 2012/08/13 19:35:56

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Local gas shot up in excess of .20 cents per gallon in the last week alone because of a fire at Chevron last week. A pipe from the 70's was inspected and signed off on the week before without replacing, even though there was major corrosion showing. That of course was the pipe that lead to the fire. If Chevron had put some of it's billions in profits into maitenance, the pipe would have not burst. Now we are paying for it at the pump. How exactly is that President Obama's fault?

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JohnT to Redneck... 2012/08/13 19:54:20

It is nice how Chevron put it to us, they raised the price of gas the same night of the fire by a nickel. Once they found out how bad it is than went to 20 cents higher and I bet they will try to get more than that. What gets me is we always pay higher even with refineries almost next door. I am twenty minutes from Martinez refineries makes no different at the pumps they put it to us.

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Redneck... to JohnT 2012/08/13 20:04:11

Wow, you're very close to me and closer to the fire than I was....I'm in Brentwood. Nice to know I'm not the only one angry over this. I assume the sudden spike in gas prices is more for fending off the lawsuits that are coming Chevron's way. Six hours, four cities having to shelter in place. Lawsuits were being filed the following day. Big oil makes $1.22 of profit per gallon of gas sold and they can't put more money into maintenance. Outrageous!!

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davyd g... to Redneck... 2012/08/14 21:06:27

Yes it's nobama's fault, when Bush was potus gas cost less than 2 dollars, nobammy wants America to go green and him and his tree hugger supports high gas prices... Face it the left got you fooled, remember the left helps people, kinda like a man with a gun. lmao you are truly misguided

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Redneck... to davyd g... 2012/08/15 04:24:20

I have no idea who you are but apparently you are a very angry person. No one wants to talk to people like you.

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davyd g... to Redneck... 2012/08/15 16:54:59

truth hurts ? I guess you still live with mom and dad or you would be angry......

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Redneck... to davyd g... 2012/08/15 17:09:55

As much as you might like to think that I'm a deadbeat and angry you couldn't possibly be more wrong. I graduated high school early, got my own apartment at 17, married at 22 (still married) and own a beautiful home, have a great job, etc. LOL, jokes on you pal, I'm a very happy person! Truth is gas has steadily climbed under ALL presidents, whether they be Republican or Democrat. You shouldn't be such a hater, lighten up a bit and you'll be much happier. To go through life in such a miserable state such as yours is a sin. Have a great day!!

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davyd g... to Redneck... 2012/08/15 17:45:00

did I call you names ? Something in your life must bother you, and may God help you with it. I am not unGodly and unPatriotic, this country is being torn apart by the left. Watch 2016 this is what makes me upset.......

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Redneck... to davyd g... 2012/08/15 17:52:13

No name calling just angry. I'm not the angry person so apparently it's you that has something in your life bothering you. While you say you are not "unGodly" something is evidentally wrong with you. Myself, as a Christian that attends church on a regular basis know the key to happiness is through God. If God was in your heart on a regular basis you wouldn't be angry either. Good luck!

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davyd g... to Redneck... 2012/08/15 22:28:53

I lived in Baltimore for fifteen years and seen all the lies, a black church elder that uses women for sex and trips ( even his female preacher ) and played the racist card every day, another black guy that swore he went to truck driving school, another lie. Another that drove truck, yea a pick up truck. But this is the worst I've ever seen the lies, we have a potus that backs whores and gays and thinks believers should also, sorry I mouthed off to you but the left sucks and hates God and country. Sorry but I'll stand up for my God and country some one has too.

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Redneck... to davyd g... 2012/08/15 23:38:51

I have been told by many people on the right that because I am a Democrat, I therefore am not a Christian or patriotic. Yet I've never been on any sort of public assistance, have worked my entire life and refuse to buy a Toyota or Honda because they are not American made and am fiscally conservative. As a Christian though, I know that God is the one to pass judgment on others...that is NOT our job. Christians on the right act more God-like than Christ-like as CHRISTians should. We are supposed to hate the sin not the sinner. That would be Christ-like behavior. Jesus sat down with sinners, befriended them and did not alienate them. As a person who is from the "left" I assure you, I do not hate God or my country. I believe I actually have a better understanding of Jesus than you do. This is why I do my best not to get angry with people that get angry with me simply because of a difference of opinion. Don't worry about mouthing off to me because through Jesus, I've learned tolerance and understanding for everyone....even angry people lol. I meant what I said earlier though, you are harboring a lot of hate and anger that as a Christian you should not be carrying around with you. It's not right these people are sinning as they are but it's not up to you to judge them. If you think ...

I have been told by many people on the right that because I am a Democrat, I therefore am not a Christian or patriotic. Yet I've never been on any sort of public assistance, have worked my entire life and refuse to buy a Toyota or Honda because they are not American made and am fiscally conservative. As a Christian though, I know that God is the one to pass judgment on others...that is NOT our job. Christians on the right act more God-like than Christ-like as CHRISTians should. We are supposed to hate the sin not the sinner. That would be Christ-like behavior. Jesus sat down with sinners, befriended them and did not alienate them. As a person who is from the "left" I assure you, I do not hate God or my country. I believe I actually have a better understanding of Jesus than you do. This is why I do my best not to get angry with people that get angry with me simply because of a difference of opinion. Don't worry about mouthing off to me because through Jesus, I've learned tolerance and understanding for everyone....even angry people lol. I meant what I said earlier though, you are harboring a lot of hate and anger that as a Christian you should not be carrying around with you. It's not right these people are sinning as they are but it's not up to you to judge them. If you think about it the POTUS (aka President Obama) "backs whores"...well so did Jesus with Mary Magdalene. By showing her mercy he changed her for the better. The hate coming from Christians on the right is not the way Jesus wanted things. I'm sure you are not an evil person but you are angry and should release the anger. Be well!
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Bibliophilic 2012/08/13 18:13:23

No

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No, I am driving the same amount. My life doesn't end just because gas prices have risen. I'm spending less money on food and clothing now.

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lucky 2012/08/13 16:10:56

No

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About the same, my family doesnt drive just for the heck of it, we have the same reasons now as we had two weeks ago.

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the fuze 2012/08/13 15:39:48

Yes

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But I am riding my scooter and bike more, until the snow flies here in MN.

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TruBluTopaz 2012/08/13 15:13:48

No

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I go to work and the store for food. That's it. The Obamaconomy has made it where we can't even afford a dollar movie or a trip to the ice cream story.

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Seonag 2012/08/13 14:46:16

Yes

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Plan trips to town so I don't have to make numerous ones.

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Reichstolz 2012/08/13 14:15:19

No

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The price of gas has little influence on the way I live my life.

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Bob DiN to Reichstolz 2012/08/14 04:12:40

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What if prices go to 6 bucks a gallon?

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Reichstolz to Bob DiN 2012/08/14 04:23:11

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Wouldn't bother me in the least, that is the beauty of wealth, gas prices are pocket change.

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Bob DiN to Reichstolz 2012/08/14 04:43:20

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I applaud your success.

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Reichstolz to Bob DiN 2012/08/14 06:23:04

Thank you and I wish you the success I have achieved.

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Bob DiN to Reichstolz 2012/08/14 06:25:27

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I've did okay for myself.

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Reichstolz to Bob DiN 2012/08/14 06:29:31

Glad to hear it, it seems as of late, that admission is something to be demonized instead of celebrated. What a back assward world we live in.

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Bob DiN to Reichstolz 2012/08/14 06:31:31

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Agreed, we have some twisted minds running around.

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Reichstolz to Bob DiN 2012/08/14 06:34:14

May the children of the future be once again inspired by the stories of success instead of taught to envy it.

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