What are you guys paying for gas?

JOC · 04-20-2008

I'm paying $4 a gallon now.

I just filled up yesterday and it cost me $62 to fill up from about a 1/4 of a tank. These gas prices are getting out of control. What are you guys paying?

By the way, I paid that price in Stamford, CT.

**DansSlk** · 04-20-2008

haha i appreciate that $4 is expensive to you but try $10 a gallon, thats what i'm paying.

**-1-** · 04-20-2008

Around $3.45 for regular unleaded (non SLKs), roughly $3.79 for premium unleaded, and $4.01 for diesel. I filled up the VW NewBeetle diesel last weekend, ($3.95.9 per gallon), $57.31. The most I've ever spent on one fill up. OUCH!

Marco06 · 04-20-2008

In Europe countries, 98SP are at 1.5 Euro/Litre and 95SP 1.4 Euro/Litre...

**Dave54** · 04-20-2008

In Portland, Oregon we are paying around $3.50 for regular and about $3.85 for the good stuff

**SLKCop** · 04-20-2008

Here in Texas it's at $3.65 for my SLK and $3.29 for regular unleaded. Diesel is at $4.09.

I've heard rumors that once a new president is elected, the gas prices should stabilize and possibly decrease. Without getting into political discussion, does anyone know if there's any truth to the possibility?

**-1-** · 04-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKCop

Here in Texas it's at $3.65 for my SLK and $3.29 for regular unleaded. Diesel is at $4.09.

I've heard rumors that once a new president is elected, the gas prices should stabilize and possibly decrease. Without getting into political discussion, does anyone know if there's any truth to the possibility?

Can't imagine change of administration would have any effect. Supply, demand, and greed. In any order you choose.

JOC · 04-20-2008

I've been in energy for over two years now, and I follow the natural gas and crude oil markets on a daily basis. The real reason behind the higher gas prices can be attributed to the decreasing value of the dollar. Tie that in with summer driving season right around the corner with higher demand for gas and the potential to see the supply numbers decrease, and that's your answer. Until the economy gets turned around, we'll probably see prices stay where they are. Over the summer, we may even see prices climb higher. Also, the dollar is the only currency in which oil is traded, so when our dollar is weak, prices become inflated to compensate for the weak dollar. So because oil is priced in U.S. dollars on the world market, the currency's depreciation has concerned producers because it has contributed to rising crude prices and eroded the value of their dollar reserves.

Who knows when it will stop?

**FishtailnZ** · 04-20-2008

We're paying the equivalent of just over $US 4 bucks a gallon in my area.

**Woolly** · 04-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

haha i appreciate that $4 is expensive to you but try $10 a gallon, thats what i'm paying.

Dan, do you remember a couple of months ago, there was a big deal in the UK about fuel going up to £1/litre (1 litre = approx 1/5 gallon = approx $2) - once they got over that, it's gone up (surreptitiously and quickly) to about £1.18 per litre which for our colonial friends equals about $12 per gallon

**Woolly** · 04-20-2008

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Originally Posted by -1-

Can't imagine change of administration would have any effect. Supply, demand, and greed. In any order you choose.

It always goes up, it never comes down. I've bought cheaper cars in the past, than it now costs me to fill the tank up on my SLK

ryan.stephens · 04-20-2008

Yeah I'm paying about £1.15 per litre for diesel and £1.08 per litre for petrol.

They've just got to bring the prices down because it's getting ridiculous, it would better for them to be putting the prices up on non-essential items such as cigarettes and booze (sorry to those who smoke), but not on fuel because nearly everyone has to drive to at least once per day.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by -1-

...Supply, demand, and greed. In any order you choose.

Agreed!!

Just got gas today.

SLK = $3.77/gal
Vue = $3.66/gal
Reg Unleaded = $3.55

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**Woolly** · 04-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan.stephens

it would better for them to be putting the prices up on non-essential items such as cigarettes and booze

Careful . . . . . . .

**DansSlk** · 04-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolly

Dan, do you remember a couple of months ago, there was a big deal in the UK about fuel going up to £1/litre (1 litre = approx 1/5 gallon = approx $2) - once they got over that, it's gone up (surreptitiously and quickly) to about £1.18 per litre which for our colonial friends equals about $12 per gallon

I do indeed remember that.

The increase does not effect my SLK so much because i only give it £50 worth of fuel every 2 weeks but my wifes daily driver has become a real pain in my ass, its not thirsty and she only uses it when she has to but its still costing me an arm and a leg.

I feel sorry for those trying to run an SLK daily on UK fuel prices.

**dsb** · 04-20-2008

$3.69 reg to $4.09 prem in NorCal.

Danslk,

I always hear how expensive everything is overseas. However, I've often wondered what an average salary is in the UK. So, here in California, entry level associates in say McDonald's pay $8.00 an hour. What would a similar job pay in the UK?

**DansSlk** · 04-20-2008

It would be the minimum wage so it would be one of the following -

18-21 - £4.60 PH
22 up - £5.52 PH

At the current exchange rate that's about $9.20 and $11 respectively.

PAPA · 04-20-2008

I use the slk every day and mine is really bad on fuel, And the wife works in the city, and drives a ML also horrific on fuel.

**rlbawk** · 04-20-2008

I was gonna say it's up to about $3.80 for premium here in ATL but that seems cheap after hearing what our brothers are paying in Europe...ouch.

04-20-2008	#1 (permalink)
JOC SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Vehicle: 2007 SLK 350 (Black with tan) Posts: 83 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	What are you guys paying for gas? I'm paying $4 a gallon now. I just filled up yesterday and it cost me $62 to fill up from about a 1/4 of a tank. These gas prices are getting out of control. What are you guys paying? By the way, I paid that price in Stamford, CT.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	haha i appreciate that $4 is expensive to you but try $10 a gallon, thats what i'm paying. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Around $3.45 for regular unleaded (non SLKs), roughly $3.79 for premium unleaded, and $4.01 for diesel. I filled up the VW NewBeetle diesel last weekend, ($3.95.9 per gallon), $57.31. The most I've ever spent on one fill up. OUCH! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Vehicle: 2009 C63 pipelined Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,506 Country: Thanks: 294 Thanked 223 Times in 99 Posts	We're paying the equivalent of just over $US 4 bucks a gallon in my area. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Fire Opal/Alpaca Premium+Media R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 121 Times in 42 Posts	$3.69 reg to $4.09 prem in NorCal. Danslk, I always hear how expensive everything is overseas. However, I've often wondered what an average salary is in the UK. So, here in California, entry level associates in say McDonald's pay $8.00 an hour. What would a similar job pay in the UK? __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Marco06 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: France Vehicle: R171 200K Other Toys: Fiat Doblo' (professional) Posts: 105 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 49 Times in 20 Posts	In Europe countries, 98SP are at 1.5 Euro/Litre and 95SP 1.4 Euro/Litre...

04-20-2008	#5 (permalink)
Dave54 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 130 Country: Thanks: 61 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	In Portland, Oregon we are paying around $3.50 for regular and about $3.85 for the good stuff

04-20-2008	#6 (permalink)
SLKCop Click it or Ticket! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burleson, Texas Vehicle: Black/Black 2002 SLK-230 Kompressor [6MT] Other Toys: 2007 Toyota Tundra Posts: 369 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 103 Times in 58 Posts	Here in Texas it's at $3.65 for my SLK and $3.29 for regular unleaded. Diesel is at $4.09. I've heard rumors that once a new president is elected, the gas prices should stabilize and possibly decrease. Without getting into political discussion, does anyone know if there's any truth to the possibility?

04-20-2008	#8 (permalink)
JOC SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Vehicle: 2007 SLK 350 (Black with tan) Posts: 83 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I've been in energy for over two years now, and I follow the natural gas and crude oil markets on a daily basis. The real reason behind the higher gas prices can be attributed to the decreasing value of the dollar. Tie that in with summer driving season right around the corner with higher demand for gas and the potential to see the supply numbers decrease, and that's your answer. Until the economy gets turned around, we'll probably see prices stay where they are. Over the summer, we may even see prices climb higher. Also, the dollar is the only currency in which oil is traded, so when our dollar is weak, prices become inflated to compensate for the weak dollar. So because oil is priced in U.S. dollars on the world market, the currency's depreciation has concerned producers because it has contributed to rising crude prices and eroded the value of their dollar reserves. Who knows when it will stop?

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ryan.stephens Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Exeter, UK Vehicle: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI Sport - Fully Loaded! Posts: 235 Country: Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Yeah I'm paying about £1.15 per litre for diesel and £1.08 per litre for petrol. They've just got to bring the prices down because it's getting ridiculous, it would better for them to be putting the prices up on non-essential items such as cigarettes and booze (sorry to those who smoke), but not on fuel because nearly everyone has to drive to at least once per day.

04-20-2008	#17 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	It would be the minimum wage so it would be one of the following - 18-21 - £4.60 PH 22 up - £5.52 PH At the current exchange rate that's about $9.20 and $11 respectively. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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PAPA SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gwent Vehicle: slk 320 Posts: 71 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I use the slk every day and mine is really bad on fuel, And the wife works in the city, and drives a ML also horrific on fuel.

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rlbawk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hampton, GA Vehicle: 2008 Yukon Denali Other Toys: 2006 BMW 325 Convert Posts: 276 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	I was gonna say it's up to about $3.80 for premium here in ATL but that seems cheap after hearing what our brothers are paying in Europe...ouch. __________________ Randy B To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Black - Black/Ash, PII pkg, Airscarf, Green Filters, Clear side markers, chrome turn signal bulbs, Smarttop module, 19" TSW Snetterton Wheels, Chrome fins, Custom Windrestrictor.

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