Closing Bell: Gassing it Up in Brooklyn
It’s practically free! Go out and drive around in circles! The NY Daily News reported today that the cheapest gas in the city is right here in the borough of Kings. “Brooklyn had the lowest gas prices in the city for 17 out of the 30 days from mid-October to mid-November, even though the average…
It’s practically free! Go out and drive around in circles! The NY Daily News reported today that the cheapest gas in the city is right here in the borough of Kings. “Brooklyn had the lowest gas prices in the city for 17 out of the 30 days from mid-October to mid-November, even though the average prices from Aug. 18 to Nov. 18 were the same in Brooklyn and Queens: $3.38 per gallon,” they write. Last week, you could catch a gallon for $2.19 in Williamsburg.
Photo by peechaspeechas.
Yo Biff, I didn’t read your entire debate here, but I’ll just say that I AGREE 100% that high oil prices are the best thing for America right now. If we are EVER to rid ourselves of our reliance on petroleum – RELIANCE, that is, not our entire consumption – we need high prices to do it. And when you think about it, energy prices should be high, because they represent alot of value. Bring on the electric car. That’ll kill Dick Cheney’s buzz…..
there are lots of people across the country who would take public transportation if it was an option. for them, it’s a gov’t thing that that they have little control over, so for them, raising gas prices do hit them, and they probably have no recourse against it if they want to go to work. also, there’s the fear that if there was public transportation into some suburban areas that “undesirable” people would be given access to their neighborhood and bring it down. unfortunately, that’s a real sentiment.
“^^^Also, I’m be a terrible english teacher.”
Obviously 🙂
BRG, I’m sorry, have to agree with biff and dibs. I do own a car, btw. 30mpg hwy.
In order for alternative sources of energy to be developed, oil prices need to remain reasonably high. Personally, I’d like to see oil at around $90 per barrel, which would allow for the creation of alternative sources, while not killing people at the pump.
We’re a free market economy, so people respond to price incentives. Look at the cars they drive in Europe; fun but efficient. These effin’ trucks should be banned. I’m very unhappy with oil at its current level, it will kill all reasonable alternatives. Note what is happening to the stocks of drillers and such.
At the same time falling oil prices are stimulating the economy at a time it is needed, nevertheless it’s a glorious opportunity for Obama to slap a gas tax of twenty or thirty cents a gallon to keep the deficit in line.
^^^Also, I’m be a terrible english teacher.
^^of course I won’t do that…and lose a parking spot 🙂
No, I’m be a responsible human and only drive my car on an as needed basis.
I can’t respond in length…we’re delving into sociological issues and the mind frame of the masses…..let’s continue this tomorrow. I want to get out of here.
I don’t drive my car during the week, but tonight, I think I’m going to take it for a joy ride around the hood, maybe park underneath the bridge, keep it running, while I laugh and yell, F**k you, environment, F**k you, Biff Champion, this mother f*cking gas is cheap.
No, reading??? ….Darn 😉
“The mindset should change when we realize that we are depeleting our resources and polluting our environment, but I realize as a society we are selfish. It’ll change when we realize we’ve used up all the f*cking oil in the world.”
– Exactly…I think you just supported my point. Low prices will lead to continued consumption and lack of motivation to change and ultimately to using up all the oil in the world. The mindset SHOULD change, but that’s not the reality. The mindset WON’T change until people can’t afford what’s available today.
“GAS PRICES SHOULD NOT BE THE FACTOR ON DETERMINING WE LOOK FOR ALTERNATIVES!”
– Should not be the factor, but it IS the factor.
“”That we’re subjected to?” Ef you…I think faster than I type.”
– I wasn’t criticizing your grammar; my point is that words like this perpetuate the belief that we are ENTITLED to cheap gas.
“The efforts to find alternative energy sources will be tied to our humanity as a society and being responsible for our planet.”
– You have more faith in humanity. I think the fact we’ve failed so miserably in saving the planet and our natural resources is evidence that nothing will change until it’s too late or we’re absolutely forced to change.
“You’re giving me a reading assignment for tonight….great!”
It’s not a reading assignment; it’s a watching assignment if you can find those two films.
DIBS…not you too….I can’t argue with you both. I’m beat.