I had a flashback of sorts yesterday. I went to Kansas City for Thanksgiving and stopped at QuikTrip on my way back to fill up the tank. Total cost to fill ‘er up? $25.07. For 18 gallons. It was $1.39 a gallon.
It reminded me of those days long, long ago when as a cash-starved high school kid I would feed my 1982 Ford Escort with wood-grain paneling — yes, I was THAT cool — $5 at a time. The year was 1988. I don’t remember exactly how much gas was then, but I figure it was close to 90 cents a gallon.
There was a point this summer when I never thought we’d see $2 gas again. Now I’m wondering if we’ll see $1 gas. If we do, I might have to break out my letter jacket.
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What QuikTrip did you fill up for $1.399 a gallon? It was $1.479 at the one in Bonner Springs, $1.439 at the I-29 and Barry Road location.
This is good news and all but it’s unfortunate that the oil companies began the train wreck that is our current recession. We shouldn’t be singing their praises simply because the price of gas is reacting to the recession.
ICT … I was in Raymore. It’s south of KC on 71.
I don’t think anyone’s singing the praises of the oil companies.
It’s merely to note that the fall in gas prices is a form of economic stimulus to all of us. And with natural gas down, the hope is that winter heating bills aren’t as absurd as forecast six months ago.