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CamJam1 · 11-08-2021, 11:16 AM

Contrary to what was said earlier, U.S. oil production is back to pre-pandemic levels, and the U.S. has remained a net energy exporter throughout the pandemic and up to now.

https://www.aogr.com/web-exclusives/...andemic-levels

https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/...nd-exports.php

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=49596

Gas prices are driven by the global price of oil.

Keith55 · 11-08-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid Gloves

I had the opportunity to drive a U-haul across the country last summer. The cheap hotels are $200/nt.

I would be happy to book hotels for you and only charge you $190/night!!

Kid Gloves · 11-08-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 96 Wideglide

Not always!

I just did the conversion and diesel in most truck stops in CA, are higher than we pay in Canada.

Well, you picked the most expensive country in the US.

If Costco is an option, the one in Bakersfield was 4.15/US gallon, less 4% cash back. Otherwise, most Costco’s that carry diesel in the western states are around $3.50 and Texas is below $3.00. How do those prices convert?

twogypsies · 11-08-2021, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid Gloves

I had the opportunity to drive a U-haul across the country last summer. The cheap hotels are $200/nt.

I could have found you very nice ones for a lot less.

twogypsies · 11-08-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CamJam1

Contrary to what was said earlier, U.S. oil production is back to pre-pandemic levels, and the U.S. has remained a net energy exporter throughout the pandemic and up to now.

https://www.aogr.com/web-exclusives/...andemic-levels

https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/...nd-exports.php

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=49596

Gas prices are driven by the global price of oil.

You're absolutely correct! Thank you!!

Folks need to look at past history of fuel prices. How soon they forget.

Kid Gloves · 11-08-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith55

I would be happy to book hotels for you and only charge you $190/night!!

No need. We’ll stay in the coach. That was a once in a lifetime trip to help out a friend. And you can’t get a room at any price in Boise, when the rodeo is in town.

Cumminsfan · 11-08-2021, 01:19 PM

High prices won't affect us much. The DW and I have so many nice CG's here in Oregon that we don't need to travel all that far. The upside to high fuel prices is it may discourage others to not go camping. I would gladly pay $5 a gal to have better access to the CG's we camp at.
We're both retired so we don't go many places unless not camping. Our Camry gets 33+ mpg so we can fill it up and diddle and travel pretty far.

Kid Gloves · 11-08-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by twogypsies

I could have found you very nice ones for a lot less.

I wish I had your magic touch. Do you always win in Vegas, too?

We never knew where we would end the day. Once we had a rough idea, the search began. I’m pretty sure we checked every hotel from Boise to Nampa. When the only available room is $195, you take it. Maybe the last minute planing had something to do with it, or, I just don’t know the secret handshake.

I did manage to find a spot for January and February near Tucson with full hookups for $600/mo.

**Lt Dan** · 11-08-2021, 02:00 PM

Political comments have continued to be posted in the thread and had to be removed after a warning so it is now closed.

Thanks again for all who post within the rules.