Fuel prices are dragging down the prices for buses and RV's I am looking at 2006 Country Coach a month ago the dealership would not take less than $70 grand lol now he will take less than 1/2 of the price, I am going wait him out I think he will lower the price again.We won't have cheap diesel fuel again when the smoke clears it will be $4.00 plus a gal,the game they play raise prices to $6.00 + a gal settle in at $4.00 so you think you are getting a deal we been through this several time since the 70's when oil was 2 or $3.00 a barrel
Yes, many people have parked their motorhomes until fuel prices come back down. Many will be selling their rigs cheap to pay other bills. Right now, nobody is buying, so it is a good time to buy.
Now I am seeing several fuel stations are running out of fuel, and Costco is rationing oil. So everyone should be sure to fill your tanks when it gets down to half empty (full), so you don't get stranded on the side of the road.
Our SPR was put in place back in the 70's,it's been drained over the years without refilling, it was never intended to be used except to prevent a shortage not price control. We have a mess there is hardly anything in life petroleum is not a part of and we are still exporting gasoline and diesel fuel,we need out of the global market for oil
📊 Net Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Changes by Presidential Administration
• Forbes Analysis data and recent Department of Energy reporting outline net inventory changes across administrations:
• 🛢� Carter / Reagan
• Carter: Began filling the reserve.
• Reagan: Added 452 million barrels (reached 560 million).
• 🛢� George H.W. Bush
• Added 15 million barrels.
• 🛢� Bill Clinton
• Depleted by 34 million barrels total.
• 🛢� George W. Bush
• Added 161 million barrels total (reached 702 million).
• 🛢� Barack Obama
• Reduced by over 30 million barrels from its 2010 peak (727 million).
• 🛢� Donald Trump (First Term)
• Net decline of 57 million barrels (ended at 638 million). [1]
• 🛢� Joe Biden
• Drew down 291 million barrels by 2023. [1]
• 🛢� Donald Trump (Current Context / 2026)
• Ordered a 172-million-barrel release/loan program, bringing total inventories down to roughly 285 million barrels by September 2026. [2, 3]
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I saw where Trump loaned out 172 million barrels lol we may get that back without buying it the oil that was sold we have to buy like the 291 million barrels @ over a $ 100.00 a barrel whew that is going to cost the taxpayers. I remember when Cater was filling the SPR oil was $2.00 a barrel and when it shot up to $32.00 he stopped and he wasn't in office when the price came down to $10 or $12 a barrel .I am not looking forward to changes in grocery bill next month
I guess it could be worse. We could be living in Alaska.
A gallon of gasoline reaching nearly $27 sounds unbelievable, but in the remote Alaska village of Shungnak, it actually happened.
On August 21, gasoline reportedly reached $26.82 per gallon, making it potentially the most expensive gasoline in the United States. At the same time, the national average was around $4.10 per gallon.
The reason is not simply expensive crude oil. Shungnak is an extremely remote community located along the Kobuk River, and reliable year-round transportation is limited. Low water levels disrupted barge deliveries, forcing fuel to be flown into the village twice during the summer. Aviation transportation dramatically increases the cost of getting fuel to residents.
What makes the situation even more striking is how quickly prices changed. Local residents reported that gasoline had been around $13.99 per gallon just one day earlier before jumping to $26.82. NANA Regional Corporation shareholders were eligible for a discounted price of $21.46 per gallon.
This is a powerful example of how geography can completely reshape the cost of everyday necessities. In major cities, fuel arrives through massive transportation networks and benefits from economies of scale. In remote communities, even basic goods can become dramatically more expensive when transportation infrastructure is disrupted.
For families who depend on gasoline for transportation, work, hunting, and daily life, prices like these are not simply an inconvenience. They can directly affect household budgets and access to essential activities.
How would a $26.82 gas price change your monthly budget? Comment your opinion below.
It could be worse owning a boat with a 4000 gal fuel tank buying the blue diesel at marina in San Diego for almost $15.00 a gal, a close friend told me is boat is going to be docked for a long time before he pays that price, see bus owners have a advantage (sorta of ). Owners are in the same position with boats he says you cannot give one away.If you want sticker shock price a gal of oil,a buddy ordered a barrel (55gal) of Mobil 1240 for his old Detroit $1945.00
$3.53 gas $5.64 diesel here in Kansas
Quote from: Dave5Cs on September 19, 2026, 10:31:00 AM$3.53 gas $5.64 diesel here in Kansas
When I left Mohave Valley gasoline was $3.55 and Diesel was $3.65 I was told diesel is almost $6.00 now and gasoline is $4.07 now that is how much prices have increased since labor Day,you cannot get into the Roadrunner (Indian) fuel dept because of all the California cars and hay haulers
Dave you must have a special place you buy from gasoline was over $4.00 when I came through, I hate the toll on Interstate 35 when inter Kansas how do they get away charging a toll on a interstate ?
Clifford, Don't take tolls, LOL take 70 or 24 and that's pretty much it. Funny thing is we still have the TEXAS/ Kansas toll sticker on the bus from when we came here and they were all closed. You could not pay at the toll so we stopped and asked at the HW patrol to check to make sure we were good and they checked and said yep. If you weren't they would just send you a bill but that never happened.
We buy gas at the corner station in Wamego or short stop and it just went up to $3. 58 and diesel went up to $4.99 this morning but has been pretty low until today. Still a lot higher than when we got here 5 years ago.
I have a neighbor from CA that move here that is big in Hot Rod that builds blowers, We made a nonstop dash to a small town called Cassoday ,We were on I 40 to I 35, he found a old guy there that 25 vane type blowers from the old 110 Detroit's. I guess vane type blowers are getting big in Hot Rod world but all of I 35 were toll in Kansas till we reached our destination, no toll booths he is still getting bills. But fuel was cheaper in Texas, NM and Okla than it was in Kansas I never saw anything close to your prices that is why I asked, I got a little break for him using my QuikTrip credit card
When I returned from Mexico in the spring the war just started, diesel went to around $6.50. I figured it would be short lived, last time I believed the one ranting from the WH, and would settle back down, so I waited. Lost that bet big time. So far, not seen $9+ but wondering how the signs show $10 prices, you just gotta laugh until you get tired of having to insert the card into the pump every time it clicks off at $250. As usual, trying to calculate how many gallons get me across state lines.
I had a sense the RV industry is hurting, Chat answered clearly things are not well. Clifford - wait as it seems deck is stacked toward more downward pressure. Inflation is biting harder and no letup in sight. Lights and food or keep paying for that thing on four wheels collecting dust in the yard. Amazingly, jobs have seemingly held up. Where is the long overdue recession? It could become a true bloodbath in RVland in the coming year. On the positive side, an RV is a nice alternative to making mortgage or rent payments. Not as nice but you can find plenty of places to camp with your shopping cart, that lady ain't worried about fuel prices.
Clifford I-35 is for the truckers making time between Mexico and Canada. To many tolls for us. Kansas and Texas, Nebraska have the tag that you just drive through and it goes on your account. You can make payments or pay it off. You just drive through the gates it photos your plates and your face.Also expensive fuel on that hyway.
Quote from: windtrader on September 21, 2026, 09:59:22 AMWhen I returned from Mexico in the spring the war just started, diesel went to around $6.50. I figured it would be short lived, last time I believed the one ranting from the WH, and would settle back down, so I waited. Lost that bet big time. So far, not seen $9+ but wondering how the signs show $10 prices, you just gotta laugh until you get tired of having to insert the card into the pump every time it clicks off at $250. As usual, trying to calculate how many gallons get me across state lines.
I had a sense the RV industry is hurting, Chat answered clearly things are not well. Clifford - wait as it seems deck is stacked toward more downward pressure. Inflation is biting harder and no letup in sight. Lights and food or keep paying for that thing on four wheels collecting dust in the yard. Amazingly, jobs have seemingly held up. Where is the long overdue recession? It could become a true bloodbath in RVland in the coming year. On the positive side, an RV is a nice alternative to making mortgage or rent payments. Not as nice but you can find plenty of places to camp with your shopping cart, that lady ain't worried about fuel prices.
You can see almost $10 fuel places in Ca ,I paid $9.20 in El Centro I only bought 8 gals to get to Yuma lol $9.00 is good price in Needles,fuel is high in San Diego I thought it would get cheaper I was wrong on the $8.00 fuel,I use a Sam's credit card the 6% cash back helps ,I don't plan on using the $6,000 limit per year on fuel I can tell you,fuel is around less than $6.00 in Texas if you stay away from the rip off Loves,and Pilot .They could bring the price of fuel if all exports stopped but when you are in a global market and the US dollar rules the market we get the shaft,I expect $5.00 a gal for diesel when it levels off ,Rv dealers lots are full of $700,000 Rv for sale ,one told me the bumper pulled trailers keep him afloat
We are trying to get fall harvest started around here. Lincoln Nebraska area. We keep getting rain which is normally a good thing, after five dry years but its time to dry up for fall harvest. Yesterday in Lincoln diesel was $6.20 and gas was $4.20 this AM diesel was the same and gas had went up twenty cents over night. Normally I buy my road diesel as I need it and as much as I can at Sam's club as in our area they are normally the cheapest. Last year in Dec before the end of the year I bought all my fuel needs for 2026 road diesel, farm diesel and propane. As it turned out that was a smart move. It will be nice running some cheaper fuel for harvest. Have a buddy that runs a small fleet of trucks ten and these fuel costs are eating them alive. Freight is getting tough.
Quote from: rancher on September 24, 2026, 11:09:31 AMWe are trying to get fall harvest started around here. Lincoln Nebraska area. We keep getting rain which is normally a good thing, after five dry years but its time to dry up for fall harvest. Yesterday in Lincoln diesel was $6.20 and gas was $4.20 this AM diesel was the same and gas had went up twenty cents over night. Normally I buy my road diesel as I need it and as much as I can at Sam's club as in our area they are normally the cheapest. Last year in Dec before the end of the year I bought all my fuel needs for 2026 road diesel, farm diesel and propane. As it turned out that was a smart move. It will be nice running some cheaper fuel for harvest. Have a buddy that runs a small fleet of trucks ten and these fuel costs are eating them alive. Freight is getting tough.
I am not much on government regulations but the Airlines and Trucking industries I believed work better with regulations>I was told for years that Yellow Freight and Consolidated would fail you can run a 350 thousand truck and trailer on the highways that were designed for 80,000 lbs with only a partial load of 10 or 15,000 lbs of freight, The independent small trucking companies have a tough road ahead I have seen some rigs setting for days waiting on a load and then get ripped of by a broker not paying