Week of May 22 to May 28 (Nat’l Avg $2.358)

Discussion in 'The Daily Grind' started by Gord, May 22, 2017.

  1. Gord

    Gord Super Moderator Staff Member

    Welcome back to the grind The national average gas price is up 2¢ since last week to $2.358 - this time last year it was climbing @ $2.280 so it's only 3.4% (+7.8¢) more expensive now.

    Diesel is almost unmoved at $2.499 (-0.1¢). It's now a reducing 22.2% (+9.7¢) more expensive than this time last year. Diesel is at a 6% premium to regular.

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    No commute for me this week - car pooling :)
     
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  2. EdwinTheMagnificent

    EdwinTheMagnificent Legend In His Mind

    Thanks for starting our engine today , Gord ! Today , 46 deg F when I came to work , favorable wind (SW8) , dry roads. 35.1 miles , 63.6 MPG. Tank is at 544.6 miles , 67.52 MPG. Two pips remain , so I may fill up Tuesday when I'm close to home at about 650 miles.
     
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  3. PaleMelanesian

    PaleMelanesian Beat the System Staff Member

    49.7 / 8.1 - to dentist in the drizzle this morning
    48.1 / 3.1 - to work

    Tank is at 51.4 / 40 mi and still F+.
     
  4. Die2self

    Die2self Saving more by using less!

    Friday on the way home, almost didn't make it home as a Subaru owner decided she wanted to be in my lane at the last moment in front of a traffic island at a stop light. shhhheesh! and threw away all the momentum I had AND then the light also turned.
    59.7 / 13.0 miles (66F ESE@7 wet roads)
    FCD = 59.3 (+0.3)

    this morning to work:
    54.0 / 13.0 miles (55F SSW@2)
    FCD = 59.1 (-0.2)

    tank:
    2.55 gals converted
    149.4 miles
    F*****|*****E (needle is covering the Full line.
     
  5. EdwinTheMagnificent

    EdwinTheMagnificent Legend In His Mind

    Today , 57 deg D , wind S7. 35.0 miles , 66.59 MPG. Tank has one pip showing. 614.3 miles , 67.24 MPG. I may wait to fill up until Wednesday AM.
     
  6. Die2self

    Die2self Saving more by using less!

    last night:
    64.0 / 12.9 miles (74F SSW@9) very nice
    FCD = 59.6 (+0.5)

    this morning to work
    53.1 / 13.0 miles (60F W@5)
    FCD = 59.3 (-0.3)

    tank:
    3.11 gals converted
    175.2 miles
    F/*****|*****E
     
  7. jcp123

    jcp123 Caliente!

    Haven't had a good last few days... been in the southeast and frorida. Flat + hot means good driving, but my vehicle is also my home so regrettably more idling than I'd like. Down to 7.6mpg.

    Also learned that in addition to dragging my own stuff home, I'll be taking some in-laws with me from Dallas to home about ~120 miles east. More weight and they'll want a fast transit, so FE will suffer. The upside is that they have a tropical metabolism, so a/c is kinda shunned.
     
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  8. EdwinTheMagnificent

    EdwinTheMagnificent Legend In His Mind

    Today , light rain all the way in , 53.5 deg F , wind NE9 ( headwind). 35.1 miles , 57.94 MPG ( ouch). The good news : I filled up on the way in , some good weather and good luck helped to get 652.7 miles/9.527 = 68.51 MPG. fcd said 72.3 , which would mean an over-report of 5.5 %. I used my usual pump , but I suspect it shut off a bit early. We'll check over-report on the next tank to see. Price of the Shell 87 E10 was $2.579 in Aurora IL.
     
  9. PaleMelanesian

    PaleMelanesian Beat the System Staff Member

    Last night, a downpour just in time for the drive home.
    40.5 mpg / 4.4 mi

    This morning, cooler 52F and humid. Not sure why it's not ~5 higher.
    48.2 / 12.2

    Tank is down to 50.2 / 75 mi.

    * I'll be scarce around here through the weekend. Going to see the U2 concert in Houston tonight, then camping over the weekend.
     
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  10. Die2self

    Die2self Saving more by using less!

    Sound like a good time Pale, have fun.

    last night:
    67.1 / 12.9 miles (68F WNW@11)
    FCD = 59.9 (+0.6)
    near perfect conditions :cool:

    this morning to work:
    54.3 / 13.0 miles (53F WNW@8)
    FCD = 59.5 (-0.4)

    tank:
    3.54 gals converted
    201.0 miles
    F_****|*****E
     
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  11. Gord

    Gord Super Moderator Staff Member

    I'm going to be scarce for a couple of weeks. Going to Italy on Saturday for a week then another week off work after that :D:cool:
     
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  12. EdwinTheMagnificent

    EdwinTheMagnificent Legend In His Mind

    Today , 53 deg F wind NNW11. 35.0 miles , 62.68 MPG. Tank is up to 100.5 miles , 62.5 MPG. I'm not working Saturday , but I have a lot of driving to do.(100+miles). No driving Sunday , taking train into city for a Sunday morning date. Really hoping to do some cycling Saturday and Monday , but I suspect it's gonna be wet.
     
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  13. Die2self

    Die2self Saving more by using less!

    you too gord? sounds like a nice trip and time off.

    last night:
    64.6 / 12.9 miles (67F WNW@9)
    FCD = 59.9 (+0.4) oh so close still

    this morning to work:
    57.1 / 13.0 miles (50F S@7) chilly but a great run. I hit 60+ MPG several times for the commute.
    FCD = 59.6 (-0.3) Maybe I can finally get it to 60.0 on the FCD tonight.

    Tank:
    3.97 gals converted
    226.7 miles
    F__***|*****E
     
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  14. EdwinTheMagnificent

    EdwinTheMagnificent Legend In His Mind

    Today , 53 deg again , wind SSE1. 16.2 miles , 74.03 MPG. Tank is at 150.6 miles , 65.19 MPG. Hope everyone here has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend !
     
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  15. Die2self

    Die2self Saving more by using less!

    you too Edwin and all you cleanmpgers out there.
    last night:
    62.6 / 12.9 miles (80F SSE@13)
    FCD = 59.9 (+0.3) still not quite there grrrr

    this morning to work:
    59.4 / 13.0 miles (66F ESE@8) one of the best number inbound in a LONG time.
    FCD = 59.8 (-0.1)

    tank:
    4.40 gals converted
    252.5 miles
    F__\**|*****E (just above 3/4 on the guess gauge.)
     
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