Gas Prices???

[JLinza]

I saw a video this morning from a news station in Denver, they showed a couple stations at $1.69.

I saw 1.85 in Colorado Springs. But we are around 3.15 still in my town.

 

[Jim_C]

Premium, which is the only thing I can burn in my car is $5.20 at Chevron, and a buck cheaper across the street at the AM/PM. At Chevron they have big signs letting people know 25% of the cost of gas is paid in taxes.

Just did an internet search. California has the highest gas tax rate in the nation. I don't know where they get the 90 cents per gallon listed at the bottom. I'm seeing $1.19, without state and local sales tax (9.75%).

Breakdown of California Gas Taxes and Fees (2025)

The excise tax is only one component of the total price drivers pay at the pump. The full cost per gallon also includes federal taxes, state and local sales taxes, and other environmental fees.

• State Excise Tax: 61.2 cents per gallon. This tax is adjusted annually for inflation every July and primarily funds road and highway maintenance.
• Federal Excise Tax: 18.4 cents per gallon.
• State and Local Sales Taxes: An average of 4 percent, though the rate varies slightly by locality.
• Other Programs/Fees:
  • Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS): This program requires fuel suppliers to reduce emissions and adds costs per gallon, estimated by various sources to be between 5-8 cents (according to the Governor's office) or as high as 65 cents per gallon (according to other estimates).
  • Cap-and-Trade Program: This market-based program also adds costs, estimated to be around 30 cents per gallon.
  • Underground Storage Tank Fee: Approximately 2 cents per gallon.

When all taxes and regulatory fees are combined, the total amount attributed to taxes and environmental programs in California is approximately 90 cents per gallon, as of March 2025 data

 

[Barefootdog]

The state of Oregon is trying to emulate California's taxation, fee and intrusion mania. Not just fuel but in all aspects of our daily activities. I do believe Oregon may finally be waking up. It took only 2 or 3 weeks to gather enough signatures to force a ballot measure challenging an incredible slate of upcoming new and increased taxes and fees.

Very sad but perhaps a bit of hope through the ballot box.

Oregon has no refineries. Fuel comes in primarily via a pipeline from Washington State.


In other news....today is the first smoke using the 100% Pecan Pellets. The smoke smells wonderful. Nice meaty St Louis pork ribs ready for the wrap right about now....

 

[mneeley490]

In other new....today is the first smoke using the 100% Pecan Pellets. The smoke smells wonderful. Nice meaty St Louis pork ribs ready for the wrap right about now....

Nice!
I found gas at a Costco near me (not the closest one by any means) for $3.19. Best price I've seen in WA state in a long time!

 

[912smoker]

Regular here is 2.35-2.45 average.
New store in town has E85 for 2.19. Only one around and got a fill up last week.

Keith

 

[Barefootdog]

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Regular here is 2.35-2.45 average.
New store in town has E85 for 2.19. Only one around and got a fill up last week.

Keith

$2.19 for regular in Summerville today...

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

This will affect California, Arizona, Washington, Nevada and Oregon.

Valero’s Billion-Dollar Exit: Newsom’s Regulations Fuel California’s Self Induced Gas Crisis​

 

[clifish]

This will affect California, Arizona, Washington, Nevada and Oregon.

Valero’s Billion-Dollar Exit: Newsom’s Regulations Fuel California’s Self Induced Gas Crisis​

And a third refinery just announced it will be closing in CA.

 

[luvcatchingbass]

I don't check prices much around here anymore, when my work truck needs fuel I just go get some and when my personal vehicle needs fuel it is kind of the same. I actually pick my fill ups based more on where I get the better cash back on Upside App. I have been using it for coming close to 3yrs now and have almost $1,800 earned in that time frame