Gasoline/Diesel/Propane Prices

[Hatchdog]

Paid 2.76 for diesel in Corpus Christi USA Monday last

Wow, that’s great. Gotta love Texas.

[Sir Henry]

Since here in WA road construction and maintanance is primarily paid for with the gas tax they are going to gradually transition to a Road Usage Charge mainly due electric and high MPG cars decreasing the amount of gas sold and the decrease in gas tax revenue. There is curently a higher registration charge for electric and hybrid cars which would be dropped if they opt into the current voluntary RUC.

"AI Overview
Washington State is in the process of transitioning to a
Road Usage Charge (RUC) system, a pay-per-mile fee that is intended to replace the existing gas tax as a primary source of transportation funding. The current gas tax remains in effect for most drivers, but a voluntary RUC program will begin on July 1, 2025.
Current Status

Voluntary Program: A voluntary RUC program will be available to drivers of light-duty vehicles (weighing 10,000 lbs or less) starting July 1, 2025.
Gas Tax Credit: The RUC is not an additional tax. Drivers participating in the RUC program will receive a credit for any gas taxes they pay at the pump, ensuring they do not pay both.
Rate: The proposed RUC rate is approximately 2.6 cents per mile, which is designed to be equivalent to what the average vehicle currently pays in gas tax.
For EV and Hybrid Owners: Drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles who opt into the voluntary program will have their annual flat registration fees (currently $225 for EVs and $75 for hybrids) waived.
Reporting: The primary method for reporting miles will be annual self-reported odometer readings. GPS tracking will be an optional method that requires a driver's informed consent.

Future Implementation Timeline
Legislation proposes a gradual, phased transition to a mandatory RUC system:

2027–2029: Voluntary RUC program open to EV and hybrid drivers (registration fees waived).
2029: Mandatory participation begins for electric and hybrid vehicles.
2031–2035: Gradual inclusion of gas-powered vehicles with high fuel efficiency (20+ miles per gallon), eventually expanding to include all relevant vehicles.
January 1, 2030: Target date for the implementation of a comprehensive, mandatory RUC program for light-duty vehicles.

The move is primarily due to declining gas tax revenues as vehicles become more fuel-efficient or fully electric, threatening a sustainable funding source for the state's road maintenance and infrastructure. More information can be found on the Washington State Road Usage Charge website."

Currently the gas tax is an incentive to own a vehicle with great mileage. Paying a flat rate per mile makes the price difference between good and bad mileage less. It might be a small change but I think they will find people buying vehicles with poorer gas mileage.

[Ozarkwoodswalker]

2.35 in south missouri for gasoline

[daytime dave]

I actually paid attention last fill up because of this thread. $3.09 a gallon for 87 octane with 10% ethanol. I have a 36 gallon tank and I fill up at or near a quarter of a tank. It's usually near a C note, more or less.

[Sir Henry]

I actually paid attention last fill up because of this thread. $3.09 a gallon for 87 octane with 10% ethanol. I have a 36 gallon tank and I fill up at or near a quarter of a tank. It's usually near a C note, more or less.

Same here Dave. I usually don’t even notice the price. I’m told one station almost always has the lowest price. My problem is it’s in the other direction of my usual travels. Maybe I’ll try it as it is the closest station at ten miles. If I go twenty miles I can get a latte and visit a hardware store. If I go thirty miles I’m at a Kwik-Trip and town of 5,000 with shopping.

My auto gas bill is the only thing that has gone up moving to Wisconsin and only because I drive more miles.

[daytime dave]

I think if I were you, knowing you like a latte, that I'd drive the 20 miles for the fill up. I'd do that just for the hardware store myself.

[Sir Henry]

I think if I were you, knowing you like a latte, that I'd drive the 20 miles for the fill up. I'd do that just for the hardware store myself.

$2.439 for 87 octane E10 and $4.95 for a 20 oz latte yesterday.

[Hatchdog]

Gassed up in Idaho earlier this week and paid $2.47. Seems like just last month I was excited to see gas in Idaho under $3. Sure hope this trend continues. Washington is still well above $3.

[daytime dave]

I paid attention again this morning as I stopped to gas up on the way to work. It was 2.99 for 87 with 10% ethanol.

[Mags]

. Lowest prices here.
Regular $3.40
Midgrade $3.80
Premium $4.20 (No ethanol)
Diesel $4.30