Empty Roads and Boredom

Just got gas at Sams Club(paid club membership and division of Walmart) Long Island, NY
$1.54 reg
$1.89 premium.

Was heading out to my cars, which are in storage, but when I got there I just did not feel the urge to take one out.

 

Planning to put lots on the car in the next week or so. Can't wait to see what the prices are for non-ethanol.

 

My local Exxon is $1.95 regular. That makes me smile.
Gas buddy shows Costco $1.74 regular with a no-name near me at $1.73

I've seen lots more cars on the roads. I'm guessing folks have cabin fever and need to get out.
Today was almost like a normal traffic weekday. With most things closed, I dont know where they are going.

BTW:
Many insurance companies are either being forced to give rebates or are giving courtesy reductions.
Sometimes you need to call & wangle a deal or better deal.
My company - NJM - is giving 15% off your premium for 3 months which comes out to about $116 for me.

Here are some of the published discounts

State Farm is issuing a 25% credit on premiums paid between March 20 and May 31, that amounts to $2 billion back to consumers.

Allstate (ALL) is issuing a 15% refund for April and May premiums.

Geico (BRK.A, BRK.B) is offering a 15% credit on policies up for renewal between April 8 and Oct. 7.

Liberty Mutual is offering 15% back on two months of premiums.

Allstate said there have been fewer vehicle accidents during the COVID-19 pandemic as people stay home more to slow the spread of the virus. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Progressive (PGR) is giving all auto customers a 20% credit for April and May.

Farmers Insurance is giving a 25% reduction in April premiums.

Chubb Auto Insurance (CB) is offering 35% premium reductions for April and May — and potentially more discounts.

USAA auto insurance is giving a 20% credit for two months of premiums.

 

You US-guys are lucky folks. Your gas costs for a gallon are one and a half of our prizes for 1 ltr. (around a quarter of a gallon). And we still think, gas is now cheap.

Best from Germany
Martin

 

Several local food mart here in San Antonio has regular gas for $1.19/gallon! "Big Name" stations are around $1.35. I'm waiting for it to get back to the 28 cents/gallon plus a free drinking glass that it was before the Arab oil embargo!

 

Crooks around here have regular for $1.48 but 93 octane is $2.48.

 

How much octane is 'regular'?

Best from Germany
Martin

 

In America, generally 87 octane.

 

87 " US pump" = (MON + RON) / 2 . Most of Europe uses RON with is about 4 point higher.

 

87 octane