[Shotimes] Re: Never say never re gas prices

[Ron Porter]

I have posted the article about the refinery situation a couple of times, but I can send it to someone who wants it.
 
Yes, basically that is a major issue, and with all of the "custom blends" now required, the cost goes up more.
 
For those of us in the 14 Summer Gas-mandated areas, it always surprises me with the bitching over higher gas prices in the summer....DUH!!!
 
Ron Porter

Jim Pasquini <28pitch@gmail.com> wrote:
Well, that and the NIMBY folks have made sure there hasn't been a
refinery built in the state since forever. Used to be like 30
refineries in the state. Think we are down to 9.

JMP

On 4/19/05, Ron Porter wrote:
> Well, CA had the real "custom blend" of RFG that no one else has, so you
> will always have the pleasure of paying the highest prices!! 
> 
> The guy who said that about gas is probably the same guy who, back in the
> mid-'80s, said that we would never see home mortgages below 10% again. 
> 
> Ron Porter
> 
> Jim Pasquini <28pitch@gmail.com> wrote: 
> Still over $2.50 for 87 here in Southern California. Was more than
> that last weekend on my trip north. Haven't noticed it falling,
> either. I guess there had to be some benefit to living in Illinoise.
> 
> JMP
> 
> On 4/19/05, Donald Mallinson wrote:
> > For the last month, I have heard the same guy on radio and I think TV
> > several times spouting "We will NEVER, EVER see gas below $2 a gallon
> > again, NEVER".
> > 
> > On my way home from a trip to the St. Louis area Thursday in a small
> > town off of the interstate, I saw 1.99 for regular.
> > 
> > The Mobile 5 miles from my house is at 2.05 and I heard that there is at
> > least one station in our area at $1.99.
> > 
> > Sure hope that guy is eating his "NEVERs" :)
> > 
> > But just in case, I filled up everything we have today.......
> > 
> > Don Mallinson