Serious Lee said:

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TexasAggiesWin said:

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When people were putting Biden stickers on gas tanks back in 2021-2022, anyone else remember the gas station workers b****ing and moaning how it was destructive and they had to clean them up every single night?

Guess things change when you support the stickers...

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remember? everyone that doesn't subscribe to the left-right paradigm ought to remember.



yet where are these ???

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docb said:

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LegalDrugPusher said:

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The Trump administration has already proven that they can lower gas very quickly, but of course, this war keeps the gas prices higher at times than we would like, but at end of the day, they're still a lot cheaper than they were under Biden.

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If they can lower them quickly do you care to elaborate why they are not doing it? This increase in high gas prices is getting fairly prolonged.

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BigRobSA said:

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nortex97 said:

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And, again, WTI is sitting essentially right where it was (mid-80's) when Peepaw was 'leading' Trump in 2024 (April-July) before dropping out and then Kamala was 'surging' to a big lead.

But after the Trump administration ramped up production domestically to an all time record last year (and in VZ) folks on the left can't afford to fill up their trucks.

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What were the gas prices at that same price point, previously?

Not a single regular person out there gives a flying **** about the price of WTI. Not one. They don't see that when they drive by their local gas station. All they see is the price of a gallon of gas.

Since that's what the OP was opining on....a gallon of gas....that's the only thing we should be talking about.

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BigRobSA said:

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nortex97 said:

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And, again, WTI is sitting essentially right where it was (mid-80's) when Peepaw was 'leading' Trump in 2024 (April-July) before dropping out and then Kamala was 'surging' to a big lead.

But after the Trump administration ramped up production domestically to an all time record last year (and in VZ) folks on the left can't afford to fill up their trucks.

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What were the gas prices at that same price point, previously?

Not a single regular person out there gives a flying **** about the price of WTI. Not one. They don't see that when they drive by their local gas station. All they see is the price of a gallon of gas.

Since that's what the OP was opining on....a gallon of gas....that's the only thing we should be talking about.

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fullback44 said:

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BigRobSA said:

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nortex97 said:

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And, again, WTI is sitting essentially right where it was (mid-80's) when Peepaw was 'leading' Trump in 2024 (April-July) before dropping out and then Kamala was 'surging' to a big lead.

But after the Trump administration ramped up production domestically to an all time record last year (and in VZ) folks on the left can't afford to fill up their trucks.

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What were the gas prices at that same price point, previously?

Not a single regular person out there gives a flying **** about the price of WTI. Not one. They don't see that when they drive by their local gas station. All they see is the price of a gallon of gas.

Since that's what the OP was opining on....a gallon of gas....that's the only thing we should be talking about.

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As someone in the oil business, I can promise you the gasoline and other motor fuels like diesel will be a direct reflection of where crude oil like WTI is, Nortex is just showing where crude was at the time. Some may not understand that but if I have time I'll look up gasoline and diesel at those times, they will be the same price point. It's just easier to find crude price data. Refiners can't just throw numbers out there, those gasoline prices will be very similar

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No Spin Ag said:

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BigRobSA said:

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nortex97 said:

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And, again, WTI is sitting essentially right where it was (mid-80's) when Peepaw was 'leading' Trump in 2024 (April-July) before dropping out and then Kamala was 'surging' to a big lead.

But after the Trump administration ramped up production domestically to an all time record last year (and in VZ) folks on the left can't afford to fill up their trucks.

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What were the gas prices at that same price point, previously?

Not a single regular person out there gives a flying **** about the price of WTI. Not one. They don't see that when they drive by their local gas station. All they see is the price of a gallon of gas.

Since that's what the OP was opining on....a gallon of gas....that's the only thing we should be talking about.

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Took the words right out of my mouth, again.

Plus Juan.

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Old McDonald said:

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nortex97 said:

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Old McDonald said:

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Logos Stick said:

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Gas prices in blue states are higher than in red states. But somehow voting blue this year will fix the issue. LoL

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in this instance, voting red (trump) resulted in higher gas prices for red and blue states alike

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This is simply false. If Iran got a nuke and then summarily used it on Tel Aviv, we'd all be paying a price/gallon that would make even Obama smile.

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this would never happen and it's ludicrous to think it would.

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Equinox said:

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Old McDonald said:

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nortex97 said:

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Old McDonald said:

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Logos Stick said:

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Gas prices in blue states are higher than in red states. But somehow voting blue this year will fix the issue. LoL

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in this instance, voting red (trump) resulted in higher gas prices for red and blue states alike

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This is simply false. If Iran got a nuke and then summarily used it on Tel Aviv, we'd all be paying a price/gallon that would make even Obama smile.

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this would never happen and it's ludicrous to think it would.

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Thanks Trump.

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Less Evil Hank Scorpio said:

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https://t.co/jdgw8DiJV7

— Patrick De Haan (@GasBuddyGuy) August 3, 2026

sts7049 said:

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https://t.co/jdgw8DiJV7

— Patrick De Haan (@GasBuddyGuy) August 3, 2026

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The nation's average price of gasoline has fallen 0.8 cents over the last week and stands at $4.05 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 28.5 cents from a month ago and is 93.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel rose 7.1cents in the last week and stands at $5.326 per gallon.
"Average gasoline prices were a mixed bag across the country last week as oil markets went on a wild ride, surging on geopolitical tensions before pulling back Sunday night after President Trump signaled a potential deal may be in the works," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump. By later this week, the national average could reach its highest level ever recorded for this point in the calendar year, a sobering milestone even as prices remain well below the all-time record set in 2022. Motorists should keep a close eye on developments both in the Middle East and in Ukraine, as either front could quickly shift the outlook."

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However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump.

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BrazosDog02 said:

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nortex97 said:

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Our 'allies.'

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However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump.

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Sigh...

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It impacts everything. On my contracts, I hold pricing for 14 days. One of my commercial jobs just repriced $32,000 MORE than it was originally bid. Why? Because that was in February. We've since had 4 price increases of 7-12% across the board, plus fuel surcharges, plus my fuel costs are figured in....it's costing people everywhere more than just at the pump. We are global economy, anything that requires any portion of the product to be transported using fuel is going to see a price increase.

As I said before, this was completely unnecessary, could have been left the f--- alone, but nah....It's easy for me to sit and say "it doesn't impact me" because I just raise my prices to maintain profits, but I doubt most of America is getting raises to help compensate things like the cost of groceries and staples.

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Prices, since start of the year.

Rice: +45%
Cotton: +27%
Wheat: +25%
Wool: +21%
Rubber: +20%
Cheese: +16%
Tea: +15%
Sunflower oil: +15%
Palm oil: +15%
Lumber: +14%
Soybeans: +13%

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) August 1, 2026

nortex97 said:

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Our 'allies.'

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However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump.

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Sigh...

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Teslag said:

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nortex97 said:

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Our 'allies.'

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However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump.

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Sigh...

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Why should Ukraine base survival strategy on whether or not we (Americans) get a cheaper commute or late summer road trip?

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PaulsBunions said:

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BrazosDog02 said:

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nortex97 said:

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Our 'allies.'

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However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump.

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Sigh...

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It impacts everything. On my contracts, I hold pricing for 14 days. One of my commercial jobs just repriced $32,000 MORE than it was originally bid. Why? Because that was in February. We've since had 4 price increases of 7-12% across the board, plus fuel surcharges, plus my fuel costs are figured in....it's costing people everywhere more than just at the pump. We are global economy, anything that requires any portion of the product to be transported using fuel is going to see a price increase.

As I said before, this was completely unnecessary, could have been left the f--- alone, but nah....It's easy for me to sit and say "it doesn't impact me" because I just raise my prices to maintain profits, but I doubt most of America is getting raises to help compensate things like the cost of groceries and staples.

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Don't worry though Apple and Amazon got their tariff refunds after the consumers got shafted

Prices, since start of the year.

Rice: +45%
Cotton: +27%
Wheat: +25%
Wool: +21%
Rubber: +20%
Cheese: +16%
Tea: +15%
Sunflower oil: +15%
Palm oil: +15%
Lumber: +14%
Soybeans: +13%

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) August 1, 2026

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No Spin Ag said:

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PaulsBunions said:

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BrazosDog02 said:

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nortex97 said:

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Our 'allies.'

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However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump.

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Sigh...

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It impacts everything. On my contracts, I hold pricing for 14 days. One of my commercial jobs just repriced $32,000 MORE than it was originally bid. Why? Because that was in February. We've since had 4 price increases of 7-12% across the board, plus fuel surcharges, plus my fuel costs are figured in....it's costing people everywhere more than just at the pump. We are global economy, anything that requires any portion of the product to be transported using fuel is going to see a price increase.

As I said before, this was completely unnecessary, could have been left the f--- alone, but nah....It's easy for me to sit and say "it doesn't impact me" because I just raise my prices to maintain profits, but I doubt most of America is getting raises to help compensate things like the cost of groceries and staples.

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Don't worry though Apple and Amazon got their tariff refunds after the consumers got shafted

Prices, since start of the year.

Rice: +45%
Cotton: +27%
Wheat: +25%
Wool: +21%
Rubber: +20%
Cheese: +16%
Tea: +15%
Sunflower oil: +15%
Palm oil: +15%
Lumber: +14%
Soybeans: +13%

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) August 1, 2026

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Any chance those prices come back down whenever it is our prices that move those goods come back down to pre Iran war levels?

Or are we going to be stuck with higher prices permanently now?

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BrazosDog02 said:

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No Spin Ag said:

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PaulsBunions said:

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BrazosDog02 said:

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nortex97 said:

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Our 'allies.'

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However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump.

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Sigh...

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It impacts everything. On my contracts, I hold pricing for 14 days. One of my commercial jobs just repriced $32,000 MORE than it was originally bid. Why? Because that was in February. We've since had 4 price increases of 7-12% across the board, plus fuel surcharges, plus my fuel costs are figured in....it's costing people everywhere more than just at the pump. We are global economy, anything that requires any portion of the product to be transported using fuel is going to see a price increase.

As I said before, this was completely unnecessary, could have been left the f--- alone, but nah....It's easy for me to sit and say "it doesn't impact me" because I just raise my prices to maintain profits, but I doubt most of America is getting raises to help compensate things like the cost of groceries and staples.

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Don't worry though Apple and Amazon got their tariff refunds after the consumers got shafted

Prices, since start of the year.

Rice: +45%
Cotton: +27%
Wheat: +25%
Wool: +21%
Rubber: +20%
Cheese: +16%
Tea: +15%
Sunflower oil: +15%
Palm oil: +15%
Lumber: +14%
Soybeans: +13%

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) August 1, 2026

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Any chance those prices come back down whenever it is our prices that move those goods come back down to pre Iran war levels?

Or are we going to be stuck with higher prices permanently now?

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I cannot speak for those things, but I can speak for my materials and suppliers. Prices never went back to pre covid levels. For instance, plywood was 11 dollars per sheet before all of that, it was 75 dollars after that, and now it has settled back down to roughly 20 bucks a sheet for raw material.

Prices NEVER go back to 'pre' anything levels. Once they are up, it's a new normal so a slight decrease is considered cool. Think of it like marking up a TV 100% before giving a discount for Black Friday.

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Teslag said:

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nortex97 said:

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Our 'allies.'

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However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump.

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Sigh...

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Why should Ukraine base survival strategy on whether or not we (Americans) get a cheaper commute or late summer road trip?

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techno-ag said:

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Yup. Just don't vote communist and we should be fine.

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Read the comments here to see a number of conservatives angrily insisting that rising grocery prices aren’t actually a problem. Just stunning levels of suicidal idiocy. What are you guys doing here? Who do you think you’re fooling?

— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) August 3, 2026