Fuel Tops $5.00 per Gallon in California
“Holy ****, you’ve got to be kidding me…”, was this editor’s reaction when confronted with the $5.09 per gallon price of regular gasoline in California today. Gas prices in the Golden State have climbed from $4.29 to over $5.00 per gallon in the last two weeks — and fuel costs are expected to continue to rise throughout the summer.
Gas Prices Impact Shooting Matches
At many West Coast gun clubs, match attendance is down in recent months, primarily as a results of high gas prices. Now more than ever, it makes sense to car-pool with one or two other shooters when going to a match. Sharing with just one other shooter cuts your gas outlay in half.
Downsizing Your Wheels — Cost/Benefit Analysis
Most of the shooters we know drive trucks to the range — big, gaz-guzzling trucks. With the price of gas topping $5.00, it may be time to consider a shift to a more economical vehicle–at least for daily commuting and longer drives. Below is a chart showing the annual cost of gasoline, based on different fuel economy ratings (MPG). If you drive 15,000 miles a year, a 30-MPG vehicle will save you $2857.00 annually compared to a 14-MPG vehicle. Compound that savings for three or four years, and you’ve recouped much of the cost of a used econobox.
| Annual Fuel Cost at $5.00 per Gallon Based on Vehicle Miles Per Gallon |
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| Miles Yearly |
30 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | 14 MPG |
| 10,000 | $1667 | $1923 | $2273 | $2778 | $3571 |
| 12,000 | $2000 | $2308 | $2727 | $3333 | $4286 |
| 15,000 | $2500 | $2885 | $3409 | $4167 | $5357 |
30 MPG is OK, but 50 MPG is better! Buy a VW Diesel & smile as you pass gas stations & smile when you fill up after 700 miles per tank. BK
Pretty sad when you compare what we pay
compared to some of the most unstable places on earth!
http://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/global_gasprices/
Gary Eliseo
That’s why I drive a Ford Station wagon. 30 mpg and still have room for cases and two passengers.