The cost of fuel: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!:

Sidney · 30th August 2005, 21:04

I've received a few emails now about the rising cost of fuel. It seems people are getting really upset for good reason. I found this email in my inbox today which was written by M. Matthews, Forest Engineering and Industry Services, Department of Natural Resources. Is a solution as easy as M. Matthews suggests?

Direct URL: http://www.3dgameman.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38871

Sidney · 30th August 2005, 21:07

The fact the matter is oil price is no difference than price of gold; an international standard.

The reasons behind difference in prices amoungst nations and locale are taxes, duty, government aids or not, and refinery capacity.

So, not filling up your tank for one day will only hurt your local suppliers and refinery facilaties ..... not the oil industry and certainly has nothing to do with what you have to pay locally.

wutske · 30th August 2005, 23:06

if I remember my history lessons correctly, when demand is low, the price will be high, but if the demand rises, prices can go down.

I just remember that that history test was not soo good

Sidney · 31st August 2005, 00:10

Short supply and high demand will command for high price.

Low demand and plenty of supply will be worthless .... how much are you willing to pay for a pound of sand in a desert

High demand could be a "local" event ....for example I don't give a damn on cocaine price because I don't use it

RichBa5tard · 31st August 2005, 07:29

Stop complaining, gas prizes here in belgium are more than 3 times as expensive(*) and we generally earn less.

(*)
€1.45 / litre vs €0.40 / litre (1.6$ / gallon)

31st August 2005, 10:51

Quote:

Originally posted by RichBa5tard
Stop complaining, gas prizes here in belgium are more than 3 times as expensive(*) and we generally earn less.

what he said. I only thought it was 2 times as expensive

how much does the demand/supply play a role after all?
oil demand IS still increasing

Sidney · 31st August 2005, 13:04

First of all, gas is now $3 per US Gallon. Secondly, the complain came from Canada - first post.

Lastly, as I indicated the increase of gasoline price is locally since price of oil - what everyone pays in this WORLD; Belgium inclusive is the same according to per barrel of oil.

As for supply/demand economic Teus highlighted; just because world population is increasing and assuming we all wear underwear /= price of underwear keeps on increasing.

Jay-Jay · 7th September 2005, 15:20

Maybe you Americans should finally consider driving "normal" cars which don't need their own gas-station

wutske · 7th September 2005, 15:47

Quote:

Originally posted by Jay-Jay
Maybe you Americans should finally consider driving "normal" cars which don't need their own gas-station

Or drive more economic (like I should do w/ my bike, I shift earlier and drop the gas when I see it's useless to keep driving - like a red light or small traffic jams)

Sidney · 7th September 2005, 16:43

I have lived in overseas and I must say U.S. is a bit different than most other countries; the size.

Most people driving not because they like driving; there is no public transportation. One of my daughters is living in the City and working in the city. She takes bus/train to work.

You cannot ride your bicycle 25 miles (38.75 Km) one way to get to work everyday, can you?

I, for one, have never been to Belgium although one day in the near future would like to. I wouldn't and couldn't comment on a place I have not visited; as you guys are the expert residents not me.

On the other hand, I am the expert resident in the U.S.

30th August 2005, 21:04	#1
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,739	The cost of fuel: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!: I've received a few emails now about the rising cost of fuel. It seems people are getting really upset for good reason. I found this email in my inbox today which was written by M. Matthews, Forest Engineering and Industry Services, Department of Natural Resources. Is a solution as easy as M. Matthews suggests? Direct URL: http://www.3dgameman.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38871 __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

30th August 2005, 21:07	#2
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,739	The fact the matter is oil price is no difference than price of gold; an international standard. The reasons behind difference in prices amoungst nations and locale are taxes, duty, government aids or not, and refinery capacity. So, not filling up your tank for one day will only hurt your local suppliers and refinery facilaties ..... not the oil industry and certainly has nothing to do with what you have to pay locally. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

30th August 2005, 23:06	#3
wutske Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Apenland Posts: 2,018	if I remember my history lessons correctly, when demand is low, the price will be high, but if the demand rises, prices can go down. I just remember that that history test was not soo good __________________ /me = Hardfreak My Blog: [W]eblog

31st August 2005, 00:10	#4
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,739	Short supply and high demand will command for high price. Low demand and plenty of supply will be worthless .... how much are you willing to pay for a pound of sand in a desert High demand could be a "local" event ....for example I don't give a damn on cocaine price because I don't use it __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

31st August 2005, 07:29	#5
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	Stop complaining, gas prizes here in belgium are more than 3 times as expensive() and we generally earn less. () €1.45 / litre vs €0.40 / litre (1.6$ / gallon) __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

31st August 2005, 13:04	#7
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,739	First of all, gas is now $3 per US Gallon. Secondly, the complain came from Canada - first post. Lastly, as I indicated the increase of gasoline price is locally since price of oil - what everyone pays in this WORLD; Belgium inclusive is the same according to per barrel of oil. As for supply/demand economic Teus highlighted; just because world population is increasing and assuming we all wear underwear /= price of underwear keeps on increasing. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

7th September 2005, 15:20	#8
Jay-Jay [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 260	Maybe you Americans should finally consider driving "normal" cars which don't need their own gas-station

7th September 2005, 16:43	#10
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,739	I have lived in overseas and I must say U.S. is a bit different than most other countries; the size. Most people driving not because they like driving; there is no public transportation. One of my daughters is living in the City and working in the city. She takes bus/train to work. You cannot ride your bicycle 25 miles (38.75 Km) one way to get to work everyday, can you? I, for one, have never been to Belgium although one day in the near future would like to. I wouldn't and couldn't comment on a place I have not visited; as you guys are the expert residents not me. On the other hand, I am the expert resident in the U.S. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

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