Lowest Local Gas Prices ?

fatlazyless · 11-25-2008, 08:25 AM

3 small stations have closed and a new giant one is opening. West Alton country store, Weirs Texaco, and Keytown Irving, across from Meredith Ford have all closed. Just a guess but probably the high storage tank insurance and high credit card processing fee did them out of business.

The new Mobil on the run, on route 104 at exit 23 is huge. The site preparation did something either not legal or in violation of state rules for cutting trees when that heavily wooded, hillside lot was clear-cut. Not too sure about the tree rule violation but whatever....it used to be a nice stand of large pine trees.

Nobody cares a hoot about brand names for gasoline, it's all about the price. And, the price of diesel is still above 3 dollars. Why is that when diesel is a less refined product to make than gasoline?

VitaBene · 11-25-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

3 small stations have closed and a new giant one is opening. West Alton country store, Weirs Texaco, and Keytown Irving, across from Meredith Ford have all closed. Just a guess but probably the high storage tank insurance and high credit card processing fee did them out of business.

The new Mobil on the run, on route 104 at exit 23 is huge. The site preparation did something either not legal or in violation of state rules for cutting trees when that heavily wooded, hillside lot was clear-cut. Not too sure about the tree rule violation but whatever....it used to be a nice stand of large pine trees.

Nobody cares a hoot about brand names for gasoline, it's all about the price. And, the price of diesel is still above 3 dollars. Why is that when diesel is a less refined product to make than gasoline?

FLL, The diesel prices are a mystery to me as well. diesel is essentially home heating oil. It used to be that diesel was less expensive.

I can't wait to see the prices for fuel at the three 104/93 stations when that Mobil comes on line-it always amazes me how they match prices and makes me wonder if there is any collusion or if it is pure competition.

trfour · 11-25-2008, 11:37 AM

FLL, it's the Trucking Industry.........

Commercial, class 8 trucks logged 114.1 billion miles in 2003, the equivalent of making over 115,000 cross-country trips per day.
The average class 8 unit (vehicles weighing over 33,001 lbs.) travels more than 43,000 miles per year, the equivalent of driving nearly two times around the world.
In 2003, commercial trucks consumed nearly 50 billion gallons of diesel and gasoline.

he Future of the Trucking Industry - by the Year 2015

The U.S. freight transportation industry will carry 18.85 billion tons of freight, generating $1.3 trillion in revenue, representing a 71% increase over 2004 revenue of $765.3 billion.
Trucking will account for $1.1 trillion of all freight transportation revenue, 71% increase over 2004.
The trucking industry will haul over 69% of total U.S. freight tonnage.
The average number of miles driven by class 8 trucks will decline by 2.2%; however, total tonnage volumes will grow by 31.8%.

fatlazyless · 11-25-2008, 11:55 AM

hey trfour....I have a NH cdl-a w/ haz mat, tanker, air brakes, single & doubles, and soon should have a twic (transportation worker identification credential) but not much road experience and no job. When the Groveton paper mill closed last January 1, my over-the-road trainer job with www.goroehl.com in Groveton rolled along out of state.

Looking at craigslist for central NH based truck driver jobs, one sees other drivers with postings looking for a driving job and little else.

How the heck do I get off this forum board and get behind the wheel of a truck....anyone looking for a newbie driver with a clean driving record for an oil-propane home delivery, or cdl-a 18 wheeler job?

trfour · 11-25-2008, 12:49 PM

All I can say FLL is keep trying. There's still a huge shortage of truck drivers. Most of the company's today have websites that you can fill out an employment app. on line without runnig around burning Gas.

Try this link; http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...panys+in+NH%2e for websites.

Good luck, and lay off the on the job pushups.

11-25-2008, 11:37 AM	#3
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	FLL, it's the Trucking Industry......... Commercial, class 8 trucks logged 114.1 billion miles in 2003, the equivalent of making over 115,000 cross-country trips per day. The average class 8 unit (vehicles weighing over 33,001 lbs.) travels more than 43,000 miles per year, the equivalent of driving nearly two times around the world. In 2003, commercial trucks consumed nearly 50 billion gallons of diesel and gasoline. he Future of the Trucking Industry - by the Year 2015 The U.S. freight transportation industry will carry 18.85 billion tons of freight, generating $1.3 trillion in revenue, representing a 71% increase over 2004 revenue of $765.3 billion. Trucking will account for $1.1 trillion of all freight transportation revenue, 71% increase over 2004. The trucking industry will haul over 69% of total U.S. freight tonnage. The average number of miles driven by class 8 trucks will decline by 2.2%; however, total tonnage volumes will grow by 31.8%. __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

11-25-2008, 12:49 PM	#5
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	All I can say FLL is keep trying. There's still a huge shortage of truck drivers. Most of the company's today have websites that you can fill out an employment app. on line without runnig around burning Gas. Try this link; http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...panys+in+NH%2e for websites. Good luck, and lay off the on the job pushups. __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

11-25-2008, 08:25 AM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,856 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 303 Thanked 1,039 Times in 758 Posts	3 small stations have closed and a new giant one is opening. West Alton country store, Weirs Texaco, and Keytown Irving, across from Meredith Ford have all closed. Just a guess but probably the high storage tank insurance and high credit card processing fee did them out of business. The new Mobil on the run, on route 104 at exit 23 is huge. The site preparation did something either not legal or in violation of state rules for cutting trees when that heavily wooded, hillside lot was clear-cut. Not too sure about the tree rule violation but whatever....it used to be a nice stand of large pine trees. Nobody cares a hoot about brand names for gasoline, it's all about the price. And, the price of diesel is still above 3 dollars. Why is that when diesel is a less refined product to make than gasoline?

11-25-2008, 11:55 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,856 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 303 Thanked 1,039 Times in 758 Posts	hey trfour....I have a NH cdl-a w/ haz mat, tanker, air brakes, single & doubles, and soon should have a twic (transportation worker identification credential) but not much road experience and no job. When the Groveton paper mill closed last January 1, my over-the-road trainer job with www.goroehl.com in Groveton rolled along out of state. Looking at craigslist for central NH based truck driver jobs, one sees other drivers with postings looking for a driving job and little else. How the heck do I get off this forum board and get behind the wheel of a truck....anyone looking for a newbie driver with a clean driving record for an oil-propane home delivery, or cdl-a 18 wheeler job?