U.S. Diesel & Gasoline Weekly Fuel Cost Update 05-06-2025
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I just paid $4.80 for rag at a Rotten Robbie. There was a fire at the Valero refinery in Benica, so prices will go up.
Costco is $4.30 to $4.60 depending on which store.
I love my Tesla, fueled by that big reactor up in the sky...
Costco is $4.30 to $4.60 depending on which store.
I love my Tesla, fueled by that big reactor up in the sky...
How much solar are you using to get that thing a decent charge lets say 150 miles?
Dunno; I really don't keep an eye on it. There's no reason to.
I charge about every other day to 75%. If I am going further, I will charge to 95%.
The solar runs the house and the car. My guess is I pay $30 - $50 per month on average.
Some forecasts are thinking oil will get cheaper from here. OPEC+ announced rolling back production cuts regardless of down price to keep market share or other reasons. Of course if this is all wrong & demand is higher than expected that would cost more to refill the reserve if they've not started already.
That's a start! $2.95 in town but I've been buying e88 (15% ethanol) from the town over & today's price was $2.68. I can't tell if there's any less fuel economy using it either.
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I'm only a few minutes from 3 states here...PA used to be the second highest gas taxed state. Now I get gas for $2.95 to $2.99 there and it's a top-tier.
I'm in the corner of MD, DE, and PA.
DE has no sales tax
I haven't seen $1.98 since mid 90s.
Plus opportunity cost of the panel over time.
Info on the street said Saudi is trying to punish Iraqi and those "stan" countries for overproduction in the recent past.
You can say that about just about anything you buy. I researched solar for years; when I bought the numbers were a huge no-brainer. The investment has far exceeded expectations. I live in Los Gatos and my housing costs are less than $1,000 per month, all in. You couldn't rent a studio apartment within 100 miles for that.
The solar project also takes away the uncertainty of future energy price increases. Yes, that's hard to quantify but important; you ain't gonna work forever. My long term plan was to minimize recurring costs going forward. It worked. You know what it costs to live here now. If all else goes south, I can get by on Social Security alone.
That's a win in my book. Solar plays a key role.
That's not how things cost should be calculated. Your housing cost is $1000 a month because it is a current market cost (rent or mortagge, however you choose) subtract your prior investment's return. You can look at it as "you made a right bet in investment". This is like saying, I am living frugally because I drove a Lexus that I got a bargain on but instead of selling it for profit I am just going to drive it, vs I am living frugally and drive a Corolla and sell that Lexus I got a bargain on for a good profit. In this example the Lexus is not affordable driving, just because you got a good deal on it.
I am lucky that I got a good deal on many things in life, but I know it was luck and not because I was being frugal. Maybe it doesn't matter to you, but it matters if you want to convince people your approach works and they can do the same.
I am lucky that I got a good deal on many things in life, but I know it was luck and not because I was being frugal. Maybe it doesn't matter to you, but it matters if you want to convince people your approach works and they can do the same.
When fuel went way down within the last decade I saw those prices but can understand not seeing those prices out west. First picture is $1.31 for 87 & $1.60 I paid for #2 diesel at that time. This was in the MO.
No. The solar project was a hedge against rising future energy costs. It also increased the value of our property.
My costs are primarily energy and property taxes. Upkeep is minimal as the house has had all the upgrades, like tankless water heater and fresh Benjamin Moore paint. Landscaping is basically picking weeds after annual rain.
My houses are free and clear; there is no rent or mortgage.
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