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As gas prices soar, Californians test life above the $4-a-gallon mark

CSM -- Gas prices are giving handyman Sal Kalil a very tough time.
“I’m putting more money into my truck than into anything else in my life,” he says.

His 1995 pickup only gets about 10 miles per gallon, tethering him to work – painting, carpentry, odd jobs – close to his Pasadena home.

“I’m not eating like I usually do and am forgoing all kinds of things because of this,” Mr. Kalil says.

For the moment, the average price of self-serve regular in the nation’s most populous state is 31 cents per gallon higher ($3.83) than the national average ($3.52), according to the California Energy Commission. But from Feb. 8 to 15, the price Californians paid already topped $4.10.

The result is impacting people and businesses in the Golden State in profound ways.
“We are spending $90,000 a week on gasolin

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Submitted Feb 23, 2012 By: bar1035

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humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,217 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:33:34 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse what, no george bush" fault here ???????????????
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,200 Points:1,596,570 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:33:26 PM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse Oh, Sal, you are not!! You are maybe paying a few bucks more. It is chump change. Get a cheaper phone and it will even out.
hoffbeck20 Veteran Author Minnesota Posts:283 Points:63,095 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:30:34 PM Ignore hoffbeck20 Report Abuse Crazy prices
Travelguy20 Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:109 Points:626,360 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:30:26 PM Ignore Travelguy20 Report Abuse It'll cost me about $50 to fill my tank at $3.69/gal.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,217 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:30:24 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse such a shame........
jack_flash Veteran Author Idaho Posts:455 Points:890,915 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:27:51 PM Ignore jack_flash Report Abuse Gas prices soarin' over california? Hmm...
wolfie9 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:5 Points:8,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:27:38 PM Ignore wolfie9 Report Abuse Speculators are driving the price up. Wall Street at work. Renewable energy is needed. Obama Rocks!
race2IT Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,772 Points:724,315 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:26:29 PM Ignore race2IT Report Abuse We need to start some of kind of protest or something against the oil companies; they're raising prices too fast just from speculates. They’re going to rich houses and the consumers are going to the poor house, it doesn’t make any sense anymore.
RitaVespa Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,981 Points:792,260 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:25:46 PM Ignore RitaVespa Report Abuse Lets explore CNG fueled cars. I would pay more for THAT vehicle and be able to purely use domestic fuel.
knot2swift Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,384 Points:697,000 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:22:14 PM Ignore knot2swift Report Abuse Screw em. They got plenty of sunshine to power their EV'S while the rest of us are in climates that don't make batteries work to well. Solar power works quite well in sunny warm states. Besides that, those butt heads should really have gotten into Propane or CNG's a long time ago to fix the smog cuased by being backed into a mountain range. Time to quit lying on the beach and work the problem. Ohhh and quit the weed as well for "Being Mellow" doesn't work all the time.
canfranchiser Veteran Author Riverside Posts:418 Points:395,460 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:21:11 PM Ignore canfranchiser Report Abuse great remark by itisajeepthing. i agree 100%
carefrey Champion Author Orlando Posts:5,530 Points:1,158,510 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:20:22 PM Ignore carefrey Report Abuse Glad I don't live there.
regasaz Champion Author Phoenix Posts:5,775 Points:1,280,880 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:18:02 PM Ignore regasaz Report Abuse Not new territory for Californians....... they have always been among the highest priced.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,265 Points:2,265,640 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:15:16 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse This price run-up is going to have severe negative impacts our economy and small businesses
Cyberkedi Champion Author Atlanta Posts:13,371 Points:2,317,615 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:13:33 PM Ignore Cyberkedi Report Abuse 1) DRILL HERE, DRILL NOW! 2) DEVELOP RENEWABLE FUELS NOW!
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,541 Points:933,670 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:12:00 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse All this surplus fuel i've been hearing about lately;where is it;& why isn't on line for us to buy ?.
raidrod Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:149 Points:1,430,760 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:10:46 PM Ignore raidrod Report Abuse big oil is making a killing off us little people who can't afford to get to work,because gas is so high
pse91 All-Star Author Calgary Posts:640 Points:559,125 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:04:01 PM Ignore pse91 Report Abuse And the consumer will pay heavy at the Pump and then at home when they have people working for them. Every one needs gas to get around. Time to get rid of the Dooms Day Sayers, Speculators and the Futures Boys. Iran not selling to the UK and France. How does that affect anything? The UK and France have not bought oil from Iran for 2 months. Some body who has any knowledge please explain this?????????
WillyG Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,548 Points:905,115 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:00:49 PM Ignore WillyG Report Abuse Welcome to real life in America Kalil.
eye-spy Champion Author Quebec Posts:4,583 Points:2,416,870 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:59:23 PM Ignore eye-spy Report Abuse America..The Land Of Opportunity!! Just look at how BIG OIL is doing!!
ERO Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:21,614 Points:3,680,285 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:57:58 PM Ignore ERO Report Abuse See ya next year, economic comeback.
stevencr Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,651 Points:1,433,790 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:57:35 PM Ignore stevencr Report Abuse California is in it's own little world.
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,121 Points:1,910,855 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:57:08 PM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse OUR AREA AT 409 TO 423 .... AND INCREASING RAPIDLY... HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS
TelsaOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,561 Points:732,890 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:49:07 PM Ignore TelsaOR Report Abuse What about Oregon? We're paying 3.89 a gallon. Looks like we must be in the same boat.
willp99 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:732 Points:753,145 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:46:55 PM Ignore willp99 Report Abuse Some gas in San Diego is already above $4.50 a gallon. The highest priced regular gas was $4.69 in the last 24 hours. [Edited by: willp99 at 2/23/2012 7:48:40 PM EST]
briinnc Champion Author North Carolina Posts:2,705 Points:834,820 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:46:40 PM Ignore briinnc Report Abuse 10 mpg - must be out of his mind.
DancingDee Champion Author Gary Posts:4,382 Points:1,055,850 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:46:39 PM Ignore DancingDee Report Abuse Really sad!
dynamouse Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,503 Points:1,749,850 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:41:13 PM Ignore dynamouse Report Abuse lets give California and obama to Mexico they all love him so much
ratones1 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,912 Points:731,980 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:40:31 PM Ignore ratones1 Report Abuse hhhm...
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,112 Points:653,855 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:39:23 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse Gas is usually a bit higher in Cal. Why would someone drive around in a truck that gets 10 mpg. Maybe they need to rethink their vehicles or pass the cost on to the customer.
pricechecker08 Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,876 Points:1,700,700 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:38:13 PM Ignore pricechecker08 Report Abuse Does the Government care as long as they get there tax money.I know Obama doesn,t.
fuelsaverMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,282 Points:559,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:36:25 PM Ignore fuelsaverMN Report Abuse "THAT IS ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS"
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,416 Points:422,900 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:33:39 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse It will only get higher, eh.
SilentpartnerMN Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,622 Points:477,110 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:32:31 PM Ignore SilentpartnerMN Report Abuse The Californians have no one to blame but themselves. They have one on the highest fuel taxes in the nation, if not the highest. And their state is still broke.
DJVEGAS Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:5,204 Points:1,141,525 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:32:17 PM Ignore DJVEGAS Report Abuse Addendum to my last comment. 2 years ago when gas peaked at 4.50 per gallon, a barrel of crude was just over 150.00 dollars Now, that same barrel is 105.00 dollars and already gas prices are reaching 5.00 dollars a gallon.WE AMERICANS NEED TO TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY FROM THESE LOW LIFE IDIOTS IN WASHINGTON!!!! The time is NOW!!!
ROSYMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,028 Points:367,900 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:30:30 PM Ignore ROSYMI Report Abuse the government makes way to much money and we can't do nothing but watch them rank in the cash
cisson All-Star Author Kentucky Posts:516 Points:382,860 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:29:12 PM Ignore cisson Report Abuse Obama has nothing to do with the price we pay for our gas, bet off your soapbox.
stevekr Champion Author Sacramento Posts:2,353 Points:690,030 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:26:33 PM Ignore stevekr Report Abuse Impeach Obama!
CORKYWC All-Star Author Chicago Posts:550 Points:2,117,050 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:25:52 PM Ignore CORKYWC Report Abuse Chi-town is not to far behind them. Some of stations in Chi-town is already over $4.
iamforiu Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,570 Points:710,665 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:25:52 PM Ignore iamforiu Report Abuse up we go
ItisAJeepThing Champion Author Tucson Posts:19,747 Points:2,150,605 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:22:04 PM Ignore ItisAJeepThing Report Abuse The refineries are producing more gasoline than we can or are using in a day. So, they are exporting refined gasoline to other countries and charging everyone more at the pump. Trans continental 18 wheelers should be spending about $2,500 to convert their trucks to use Liquified Natural Gas. It is cheaper, we have lots of it and it is the cleanest burning fuel. Install big high pressure tanks at all Interstate Truck Stops (like propane tanks), the necessary hoses and fittings to dispense LNG. Take all subsidies away from Big Oil and apply that money to this change to a fuel that we have a 100 year supply of.
HYEgasCA Champion Author Fresno Posts:2,111 Points:910,000 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:19:33 PM Ignore HYEgasCA Report Abuse Hey 96sc1!! Please dont feel sorry for us, we did it to ourselves. Over and over again we vote for these idiots.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,223 Points:1,225,800 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:18:34 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse OBAMA SAYS THAT DRILLING WILL NOT BRING DOWN THE PRICE OF GAS. I AGREE WITH HIM BECAUSE OUR GREEDY AND CORRUPT GOVERNMENT DON'T WANT TO LOWER THE PRICE OF GAS. A LOT OF MONEY IS GOING INTO THEIR POCKETS.
OOXXFF Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,058 Points:1,079,180 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:18:09 PM Ignore OOXXFF Report Abuse Too bad. This is what we are all apt to face soon.
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:16:37 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse I have no sympathy for Californians. They continue to vote for politicians who purposefully make everything more difficult and more expensive.
eddyp94 Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,163 Points:1,660,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:15:36 PM Ignore eddyp94 Report Abuse As gas prices soar, so will drive offs at gas stations...
jeskibuff Champion Author Tampa Posts:7,882 Points:1,448,135 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:13:20 PM Ignore jeskibuff Report Abuse Nancy Pelosi blames the high gas prices on the president. Oh, that's right, she only blames it on the president if he's in the opposition party. If he's in her party, her over-stretched too-many-facelifts lips aren't moving.
zorgchris Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:430 Points:298,920 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:12:24 PM Ignore zorgchris Report Abuse Barack HUSSEIN Obama you are ruining my country GET OUT!!!!!!!
themaninthehat Champion Author New Orleans Posts:1,824 Points:472,265 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:10:34 PM Ignore themaninthehat Report Abuse Obama is NOT the problem If you believe Faux News, then you'll be easily duped by the latest misdirection of the gop party of no.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 7:10:23 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse My father gave me a call today. He is vacationing in California and taking care of my brothers dogs. He mentioned gasoline prices in the Thousands Oaks area are $4.30! On the local front gasoline prices increased today 11 CENTS per Gallon! Batten down the hatches folks there is a nasty storm brewing. Lord help us if gasoline prices increase to 5 BUCKS PER GALLON!!!
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