Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Serious Trauma at the Gas Station

I couldn't just say "Pain at the Pump"...the typical headline when fuel prices are so high. Today was sheer trauma. Since I can now drive again, my first stop was the gas (petrol in UK) station. Our car was on fumes. Here is the breakdown of my transaction (I'll spare you all the conversions)...

Amount of petrol:
13.95 gallons

Price of petrol:
$8.15/gallon

Total Price: $113.69

Making my friends and family feel better about paying $3.70 per gallon: Priceless

Yes, you read correctly...it really costs $8.15 per gallon over here. Thank goodness for public transportaion!
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8 comments:

  1. Bill, Shaila and Brody7 May 2008 at 13:33

    OMG!!!!!!! I do not think I should complain about $32.00 for a fill-up. That is crazy........ Shaila

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  2. On Our List7 May 2008 at 18:30

    I will never complain about gas prices again!!!

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  3. Anonymous7 May 2008 at 18:54

    and I work for an oil company and we do not get any discounts!!!!

    Edgar

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  4. Brenton and Jenna Lane8 May 2008 at 01:37

    WOW!!! That is alot of moooolah for some gas...CRAZY!!! :)

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  5. Anonymous8 May 2008 at 01:43

    I think we will be doing alot of walking when we get over there. I have my walking shoes ready, love mom

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  6. Anonymous8 May 2008 at 03:03

    oh geez.. i was complaining 2 days ago about it costing me almost $70 to fill up my truck.. it's got me comtemplating a motorcycle.. or a smartcar.. or something..

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  7. Momicus9 May 2008 at 16:33

    Proving yet again that the rail system in the UK truly is a wonderful thing!! :D

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  8. Vonda & Edgar9 May 2008 at 16:38

    Momicus-Yep, it is a wonderful thing. You can get anywhere in Europe without a personal car. I wish everyone in the US could experience it and then maybe we could start a public transportation revolution.

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