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  1. dwhite

    dwhite F1 Rookie

    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.
     
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  2. thorn

    thorn F1 Rookie
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    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. ;)
     
  3. ClydeM

    ClydeM F1 World Champ
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    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.
     
  4. Martin308GTB

    Martin308GTB F1 Rookie

    Jan 22, 2003
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    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
     
  5. mike996

    mike996 F1 Veteran

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    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! ;)
     
  6. Lawrence Coppari

    Lawrence Coppari Formula 3

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    Crooks around here have regular for $1.48 but 93 octane is $2.48.
     
  7. Martin308GTB

    Martin308GTB F1 Rookie

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    How much octane is 'regular'?

    Best from Germany
    Martin
     
  8. thorn

    thorn F1 Rookie
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    In America, generally 87 octane.
     
  9. johnk...

    johnk... F1 World Champ
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    87 " US pump" = (MON + RON) / 2 . Most of Europe uses RON with is about 4 point higher.
     
  10. Lawrence Coppari

    Lawrence Coppari Formula 3

    Apr 29, 2002
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    87 octane
     

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