[thumper]

https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/metro-vancouver-gas-prices-to-top-1-50-cents-a-litre-by-the-weekend-gasbuddy/

Metro Vancouver drivers could see $1.60 a litre by summer

KATYA SLEPIANMar. 5, 2018 4:10 p.m.NEWS

https://3xnhi43vikn244hoyg160zl4-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/10881413_web1_180126-RDA-M-180127-RDA-BUS-inflation.jpg





If your tank is looking empty, you’d better fill up now as gas prices are forecast to hit 154 cents a litre by the end of the week.

“I’m leaning 75 per cent that we’ll be $1.54 by Saturday or Sunday,” said GasBuddy senior analyst Dan McTeague.

“I would refer to it as a chronic shortage and it isn’t going to change anytime soon.”

Currently, gas prices are sitting at 148.9 cents a litre in Metro Vancouver, including the region’s gas taxes, and are expected to hit 150.9 cents by Wednesday – 19 cents above this time last year.

“With average consumption… that’s $500 more a year for a conservative driver,” said McTeague.

GasBuddy had predicted peak Vancouver gas prices of $1.52 in their annual gas forecast and McTeague said he didn’t expect to see prices top that so early in the year.

READ: B.C. gas prices to hit highest levels in years

He noted that the region gets its gas from just a few sources: the Parkland refinery in Burnaby and a few refineries down in Washington State.

The Burnaby refinery has been down for long term maintenance for weeks.

“They suggested that the down time would be anywhere from three to six weeks; we’re into their fourth week and it’s likely to stay down for another two to three weeks,” said McTeague.

Compounding the issue is that two of the four Washington State refineries that supply B.C. are scheduled to shut down in 26 days.

The Parkland shutdown is raising prices by five to seven cents, McTeague said.

But even if the Burnaby refinery does reopen soon, any relief that Lower Mainland drivers feel will end soon: April 1 marks the introduction of a new $35 a ton increase to carbon taxes and soon after that, more expensive summer gasoline hits the pumps and summer driving demand traditionally pushes up prices.

“We’re going to see days where we hit near $1.60 a litre, I have no doubt in my mind,” said McTeague.

“That will exceed all time records.”

The highest gas prices McTeague remembers seeing are in the mid-upper 1.50s in 2013.

McTeague said he doesn’t see any quick fixes.

He predicts that Lower Mainland drivers will continue to head south of the border to fill up their tanks, even as places like Whatcom County in Washington State are seeing a 20 cent gas price surge in reaction to more and more Canadians heading down to fill up.

It’s not a recent problem, he notes.

“We’re reaping a very bitter harvest, mostly as a result of not forecasting or taking into consideration the population growth in our region,” said McTeague.

“You can’t displace the importance of diesel or gasoline to an economy like B.C.’s.”

[BIC_BAWS]

RIP that means 91 could see at least $1.80 in Summer..

[yray]

https://youtu.be/IhnUgAaea4M

[320icar]

So when will they actually decrease prices, like ICBC?

[Acura604]

GET OUT YOUR JERRIES AND HEAD TO BLAINE... !!!! GO GO GO

https://i.imgur.com/6BONfKU.jpg

[SpeedStars]

Makes going into the states for gas all the more worth it :fullofwin:

[mr00jimbo]

Refinery maintenance? Prices go up
Refinery issues? Prices go up
Oil goes up? Prices go up
Switch from winter/summer blend? Prices go up
New screw-you tax from Translink/carbon/whatever? Prices go up

Refinery back online? Unchanged.
Oil prices go down? Unchanged (and a lecture about how oil price doesn't effect gasoline prices anyways)


Why can't we build more refineries here anyways? Would that interfere with people's gluten-free yoga or what?

[ScizzMoney]

..Why can't we build more refineries here anyways? Would that interfere with people's gluten-free yoga or what?

Would only need a new refinery down there if another pipeline gets built. The bottleneck right now is both the refinery and the lack of ability to transport Canadian crude down there.

EDIT: Like to add that the hippies down there still don't want a pipeline. They'd rather have oil shipped in from china or trucked up from the US&A.

[MarkyMark]

Well this fixes the problem of what to do with any extra disposable income I get. Hoping the electric options are better by the time I need a new vehicle these gas companies can suck a dick.

[twitchyzero]

spring's almost here
will just ride my bike
buy local my ass

[jasonturbo]

Why can't we build more refineries here anyways?

Because the residents are all NIMBY's and scoff at the idea of ANOTHER REFINERY????

Meanwhile the owner-users have no interest in building more refining capacity for the following reasons:

- Cost of construction
- Regulatory challenges (Horgan would reject any proposal)
- Refining margins are actually pretty slim
- Environmental risks associated with operating a refinery
- Impact to company image for these producers that are sticking with the "alternative energy narrative"
- Potential for electric cars to take up market share over the coming years vs. time it takes to recover costs of construction and opportunity costs

This is car forum where everyone enjoys driving their dino-fueled cars, why not just be grateful that gasoline even exists?

Jesus, it costs less than bottled water!!!

[ScizzMoney]

..Jesus, it costs less than bottled water!!!

Most people forget this part.

[zilley]

who cares anymore... I went numbed when it started going over 150 bucks to fill my tank.

[asian_XL]

If Model 3 doesn't come out this year, should get a Nissan Leaf
https://pushevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2018-nissan-leaf-in-glacier-white.jpg.webp

I am paying around CAD$164 a tank on my Toyota Alphard. It gives me only 5Km/L in City.

[Badhobz]

If Model 3 doesn't come out this year, should get a Nissan Leaf
https://pushevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2018-nissan-leaf-in-glacier-white.jpg.webp

I am paying around CAD$164 a tank on my Toyota Alphard. It gives me only 5Km/L in City.

Wtf.. how does the japanese afford that van

[twitchyzero]

who cares anymore... I went numbed when it started going over 150 bucks to fill my tank.

not all of us zip around town in V8 TT
but I still care...fuel goes up...everything else goes up

[!LittleDragon]

Meh, maybe the increase in gas and insurance costs will cut down on the traffic.

[donk.]

Oh no! Another 5$ for a tank of gas! what shall I do!

:facepalm:

[dared3vil0]

1.54 x 136l tank = $210 to fill. Yikes.

[danned]

gas price never changes

[Acura604]

$1.50 this morning..... for reg. gasmageddon!

http://www.news1130.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/sites/9/2018/03/07/file.jpeg

[Nabatron]

might have to turn into a hippie and by a pedal bike. It would go nice with my hemp necklace and fanny pack filled with sliced avocados with toast.

[bcedhk]

Wtf.. how does the japanese afford that van

well that model is mainly for high end customers/companies so I guess price of gas won't be an issue for them.

[Traum]

Fxxk... my tank is nearly empty, but I was running way behind schedule after work yesterday, so I didn't fill up. Woke up this mornign and the first thing I found out was gas jumped from 142.9 to 150.9...

FML...

[jjson]

How much are gas prices at Shell in Point Roberts? Google Maps don't seem to show any prices for gas stations in the states...

[Traum]

The PR Shell website says it is Cdn $1.229/L for regular, and Cdn $1.414 for V-Power:

https://pointrobertsshellcenter.com/

However, I am not 100% convinced that they update their website's gas prices on a regular basis.

[Expresso]

Blaine is cheaper if you are inclined to drive a bit more. Google maps even shows you the prices currently at the stations.

Shell on D Street is $3.16 USD for Regular.

[Traum]

Even with an empty tank, I'm only saving ~$5 if I fill up at PR (instead of doing so locally), so it makes no sense for me to drive all the way down to PR to gas up. And even less reason to do so for heading down to Blaine.

Just have to suck it up and get ripped off today, I guess... :(

[whitev70r]

Getting gas at Shell Pt Roberts only worth it if you are picking up parcel.
If you get 8 gallons, they accept Cdn at par for parcel so you save a smidgeon more on that.

[Presto]

Blaine is cheaper if you are inclined to drive a bit more. Google maps even shows you the prices currently at the stations.

Shell on D Street is $3.16 USD for Regular.

$3.16/gal = 0.83 USD/L = ~1.08CAD/L

Conservatively speaking, that's about $0.30 saved per litre. If you need gas, that's $10 savings, easily. Personally, that's enough motivation to head to Blaine for a fill up, and bring back a beer or two because savings can be converted to booze.

[Eff-1]

I still have dreams about the epic gas war back in the early 2000s. Gas cost 39.9! Ricers were at the peak of popularity too. Good times were had by all.

https://i.imgur.com/0AfvAbi.jpg

[hchang]

Gas $1.50 at Brentwood area lol fuck

[Euro7r]

I was hoping to not have to fill up before I travel next week....1/4 tank left...

[Hondaracer]

fantastic timing to buy a car that takes 94..

[Manic!]

The PR Shell website says it is Cdn $1.229/L for regular, and Cdn $1.414 for V-Power:

https://pointrobertsshellcenter.com/

However, I am not 100% convinced that they update their website's gas prices on a regular basis.

Just use the gasbuddy app/website to find prices.

[Gh0stRider]

94 octane...FML

Time to load up my Compass card

[J-Chow]

Well. Looks like I'm switching to 87 from 91 LOL...

[BIC_BAWS]

So I did the calculation for premium gas (91):

Chevron on D Street, 92 Octane = US $3.45/gal = US $0.911/L = CAD $ 1.17/L (cc forex fee 2.5% = $1.20)
Taking the rate of CAD $1.20 (incl cc forex) x 63L (tank capacity) = CAD $75.60 for Chevron 92
Mission Chevron: $1.43 x 63L = $90.09 ($0.23/L saved at Blaine = $14.49 in savings)

RMD Superstore Mobil: $1.54 x 63L = $97.02 ($0.34/L saved at Blaine = $21.42 in savings)
PC Points saves another $0.07/L


Total savings with points = $19.77


N.Van Chevron: $1.70 x 63L = $107.10 ($0.50/L saved at Blaine = $31.50 in savings)


Total savings accounting for fuel used to get to Blaine and back.

If I use roughly 12L/100km (accounting for some heavy footed driving) on a round trip from Shell and Alderbridge to Chevron on D street (78.4KM) that's 9.41L used:


Mission: 1.43* 9.41 = $13.45


total savings = $14.49 - $13.45 = $1.04


Rmd gb: 1.54 * 9.41 = $14.49


total savings without points = $21.42 - $14.49 = $6.93


total savings with points = $19.77 - $14.49 - (9.41 * 0.07) = $4.62


N.Van: 1.70 *9.41 = $16.00


total savings = $31.50 - $16.00 = $15.50


So it turns out, a nice back road cruise to mission will be as effective at gas savings as Blaine, except, its double the mileage.

[danned]

essso at kinsgway and victoira has gas priced at 142.99
fill up there while you can

[twitchyzero]

don't forget border wait too

get a nexus
bring jerries
pickup groceries
pickup a parcel if needed

[keifun]

Chevron @ Columbia and Braid in New West was $1.419 tonight while everywhere else was at $1.469 or higher.

Once I saw the price, I quickly filled up.

[Expresso]

So I did the calculation for premium gas (91):

Chevron on D Street, 92 Octane = US $3.45/gal = US $0.911/L = CAD $ 1.17/L (cc forex fee 2.5% = $1.20)
Taking the rate of CAD $1.20 (incl cc forex) x 63L (tank capacity) = CAD $75.60 for Chevron 92
Mission Chevron: $1.43 x 63L = $90.09 ($0.23/L saved at Blaine = $14.49 in savings)

RMD Superstore Mobil: $1.54 x 63L = $97.02 ($0.34/L saved at Blaine = $21.42 in savings)
PC Points saves another $0.07/L


Total savings with points = $19.77


N.Van Chevron: $1.70 x 63L = $107.10 ($0.50/L saved at Blaine = $31.50 in savings)


Total savings accounting for fuel used to get to Blaine and back.

If I use roughly 12L/100km (accounting for some heavy footed driving) on a round trip from Shell and Alderbridge to Chevron on D street (78.4KM) that's 9.41L used:


Mission: 1.43* 9.41 = $13.45


total savings = $14.49 - $13.45 = $1.04


Rmd gb: 1.54 * 9.41 = $14.49


total savings without points = $21.42 - $14.49 = $6.93


total savings with points = $19.77 - $14.49 - (9.41 * 0.07) = $4.62


N.Van: 1.70 *9.41 = $16.00


total savings = $31.50 - $16.00 = $15.50


So it turns out, a nice back road cruise to mission will be as effective at gas savings as Blaine, except, its double the mileage.


Applaud the effort, but don't think loyalty programs should be accounted for. If that's the case, use a credit card with no ForEx charges and gives cash back.

Right now Shell is offering instant Gold Status for Fuel Rewards down in the States so you get another 5 cents off. Maintaining the gold status is another story.
https://www.fuelrewards.com/

[BIC_BAWS]

Applaud the effort, but don't think loyalty programs should be accounted for. If that's the case, use a credit card with no ForEx charges and gives cash back.

Right now Shell is offering instant Gold Status for Fuel Rewards down in the States so you get another 5 cents off. Maintaining the gold status is another story.
https://www.fuelrewards.com/

Looks like you have to go down every two weeks, which realistically, I'll probably be doing that, cause the bare minimum (91) is too damn expensive.

To maintain your Gold Status, you must fill up at least 6 times during your 3-month qualification period (see above). That’s only two times per month. Each fill-up must be at least 5 gallons or more to qualify.

Also looks like you can save more if you link a US mastercard.

[fliptuner]

Good excuse to scan through Seattle Craigslist.

Parts/grocery/gas run.

[westopher]

Gas is going to cost me an extra $4.50 a fill up.
Thats $8.50 a month.
It's shitty getting gouged, but people get WAY to riled up. You see on the news people just losing their shit about it. There really are too many people on the roads. Hopefully it gets some people who really shouldn't be driving to work to ride a bike or transit. I know thats not always feasible, but those that can should.
Then demand drops, then price drops.

[twitchyzero]

it's been buck forty all winter when the demand isn't as high as summer months
unless we saturate the transit system and bike lines, doubt we'll see much drop at the pumps

[Badhobz]

don't forget border wait too

get a nexus
bring jerries
pickup groceries
pickup a parcel if needed

they put in those ridiculous speed bumps in peace arch now. I cant go over with my maz unless i really wanna fuck up front bumper. :okay:

[Hehe]

I think for people with jerries and big tank cars, going across the border, excluding any time cost, it can be worthwhile if you do some grocery along with it.

Here's a good simple calculator:
https://www.crossbordershopping.ca/us-gas-savings-calculator

buddy and I just went across yesterday to pick up pkgs. It was 2.89 in Bellingham for diesel at Costco, comparing to diesel price from gas stations nearby, the difference is ~33% or ~50ct CAD/L AFTER factoring the currency exchange and everything into.

At 80L per tank, plus 2 6gallon jerry, we were looking at 120L of fuel in total, the saving was $60 vs. fueling in Canada. Not to mention the 2 gallon of milk for U$4.xx (roughly $6cad), which I bought 3 (kids drink milk like water+me making coffee) and that's another ~$10 saving. And I assume ~$10 worth of gas to make the roundtrip.

It's worth mentioning that many things in Costco US are NOT cheaper than Canada. Things like coke, diapers... etc are priced pretty much at par, meaning we in Canada get 30% discount on them. But meat and some pkg food are cheap as fuck. I got the Kirkland vitamin gummy that my kids take. It's 7.99 after instant discount for both US and Canada... but the US it's a package of 2bottles vs. single in Canada!

The way I think about is, every time I cross the border for gas, I basically get groceries for free... :fuckthatshit:

[BIC_BAWS]

Gas is going to cost me an extra $4.50 a fill up.
Thats $8.50 a month.

You only fill up 2 times a month? Damn. E36 M3 / e46 wagon gets good fuel economy, who knew.

they put in those ridiculous speed bumps in peace arch now. I cant go over with my maz unless i really wanna fuck up front bumper. :okay:

Those tiny ones right? The wide and tall ones, I can angle over. Those tiny ones I just go super slow and pray.

[Manic!]

Gas could get a lot more expansive.


Alberta premier threatens to turn off oil taps in B.C. dispute
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/alberta-premier-threatens-to-turn-off-oil-taps-in-b-c-dispute-1.3835009

[twitchyzero]

they put in those ridiculous speed bumps in peace arch now. I cant go over with my maz unless i really wanna fuck up front bumper. :okay:

that's a quick grocery-getter you got there :fullofwin:

[Traum]

Gas could get a lot more expansive.

Alberta premier threatens to turn off oil taps in B.C. dispute
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/alberta-premier-threatens-to-turn-off-oil-taps-in-b-c-dispute-1.3835009
Do you suppose this is only more grandstanding from our petty neighbour Premier, who will be up against an election next year? Or will it really come to pass?

[Badhobz]

that's a quick grocery-getter you got there :fullofwin:

lawl i never go for gas or packages with the maz.

i used to go drive chuckanut quite a bit. i love it in the summertime afternoon/sunset with the sunlight filtering through the dense tree canopy and windows down roaring the v8 through the narrow passes.

Chuckanut Drive Scenic Byway: From Pastoral Farmland to Bayside Forest | Washington Filmworks (http://washingtonfilmworks.org/locations-2/chuckanut-drive-scenic-byway)

we usually stop by the oyster place for dinner afterwards.

:high: :high::high::high:

[yray]

went to pt robs Mobil tonight

.89usd/L regular
.99usd/L 92

even with conversion, still cheaper than regular here

saw a caravan fill up 5 jerry cans at can am and than hypermiling to the border LOL

[AstulzerRZD]

went to pt robs Mobil tonight

.89usd/L regular
.99usd/L 92

even with conversion, still cheaper than regular here

saw a caravan fill up 5 jerry cans at can am and than hypermiling to the border LOL

Might be going slowly cuz the speed limit's only 25mph there (~40kmh).. that said, has anyone ever seen police hand out tickets on that stretch back to the Canadian border lineup?

[punkwax]

Gas could get a lot more expansive.


Alberta premier threatens to turn off oil taps in B.C. dispute
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/alberta-premier-threatens-to-turn-off-oil-taps-in-b-c-dispute-1.3835009

Let’s cut off access to the Okanagan then. I’d enjoy a summertime trip to K-Town without all the red platers polluting our fresh BC air with immense douchebaggery.

[Manic!]

Let’s cut off access to the Okanagan then. I’d enjoy a summertime trip to K-Town without all the red platers polluting our fresh BC air with immense douchebaggery.

Only people thats going to hurt are people in the Okanagan.

[twitchyzero]

Let’s cut off access to the Okanagan then. I’d enjoy a summertime trip to K-Town without all the red platers polluting our fresh BC air with immense douchebaggery.

and we saturate their natural attractions with busloads of selfie-stick wielding tourists from Asia
so calm your tits :badpokerface:

[Mancini]

Most people forget this part.

At Costco my gas costs more than bottled water. And I don't drink 50L/week.

[jing]

135.9 on Clarke and 12th

[twitchyzero]

At Costco my gas costs more than bottled water. And I don't drink 50L/week.

gasoline is not a financially sustainable fuel if it costs more than our primary calcium and vitamin D intake...cow milk

https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/why-gallon-gas-cheaper-gallon-milk

[belka]

Let’s cut off access to the Okanagan then. I’d enjoy a summertime trip to K-Town without all the red platers polluting our fresh BC air with immense douchebaggery.

BC is saying that this is better than pipelines?:

https://i.imgur.com/tBsPXItr.jpg

I was raised in BC but now live in Alberta (government job not related to oil). This entire pipeline fiasco and provincial government spat is a joke. BC and Alberta could split from the rest of Canada* and be successful yet they bicker like spoiled little children.

*Take Sask too, their cell plans are kick ass. ;)

[yray]

Might be going slowly cuz the speed limit's only 25mph there (~40kmh).. that said, has anyone ever seen police hand out tickets on that stretch back to the Canadian border lineup?

he was going 15ish at inout and slowly moving towards the border

I was driving the limit to save gas too :troll:

[Acura604]

*meh, i live 15mins from Blaine...this article doesnt' relate to me.


https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2018/03/08/gassing-up-in-bellingham/

Here’s the math on why you should (or shouldn’t) drive to Bellingham for gas

Yesterday we shared the NEWS that gas prices broke the $1.50/litre mark in Vancouver, giving us the distinction of having the most expensive gas in all of North America.

Nobody likes to pay more for anything, especially in the housing crunch we’re in right now where the City is TELLING US that they consider $1,750 to be “affordable” rent for a one bedroom apartment.

It’s an age-old tradition for people in the Lower Mainland to travel to Blaine and Bellingham, just across the border, to fill up on “cheap” gas. As long as that’s been going there have been people saying that you’ll burn more gas getting there and back than you’ll end up saving.

That’s not true.

According to GasBuddy.com, the lowest gas price in Bellingham today is $2.71USD/gallon. Let’s call the average $2.80USD to be fair.

That amounts to $3.63 in Canadian currency per gallon, or 96 cents per litre. That’s 54 Canadian cents per litre less than what gas costs in Vancouver.

If you’ve got a 50 litre tank like I have, you’d save $27 Canadian dollars filling it up at a Bellingham pump.

However if your vehicle gets 10l/100km gas mileage it’ll cost you $14.78 Canadian to drive the 154km from downtown Vancouver to the Arco at 1197 Slater Rd in Bellingham, and back. In the end you’ll wind up saving a grand total of $12.22.

As I type this, Google Maps is telling me it would take 1 hour and 9 minutes to drive to that Bellingham Arco. That’s not counting the minimum half hour wait at the border. So let’s say you drove there, fuelled up, then immediately turned around and drove back. Let’s call it three hours.

How much is your time worth? More than $4.07 per hour? If not, head to Bellingham for “cheap” gas.

Or better yet, make a day trip down there. Head to the mall, drive the coastline and check out the antique shops, stop at Trader Joe’s, and as a byproduct of a fun road trip you can stop for gas and get a price break. A straight shot there and back might not be worth it, but an adventure could be.

[yray]

^ heh,

they forgot the jerry cans

[SkunkWorks]

Also a much bigger difference if you're filling with premium 92.

[Acura604]

How Alberta could sow gas price Armageddon in Vancouver | The Province (http://theprovince.com/news/canada/how-alberta-could-sow-gas-price-armageddon-in-vancouver/wcm/6e2c7251-b35a-4cf1-94da-c39b40e2538d)

I highly doubt Alberta would do that.. i mean...wtf;....CUT OFF OUR FRICKIN GAS!!!! however, if gas was to hit $2/L.... well then we're F'd.


Cutting off B.C.’s gasoline supply is now a nonpartisan issue in Alberta. Opposition leader Jason Kenney has been threatening it for months. And now, the province’s ruling NDP just made it a key plank of their latest speech from the throne.

[Edison_Chen]

Regular gas at 137.9 at Esso in Westminster and Garden City when I walked by at 630.. super long line

[westopher]

Wasting 1/2 hour to save 5 bucks is fucking nuts. I filled up in PR today. Only went down there to pick up a package. Wasn't worth my time, but the company would only ship to an American address.:okay:

[twitchyzero]

PR is 20% more than Bellingham rn...dang

[Traum]

^^ But still 15 - 20% cheaper than Vancouver. :(

[Acura604]

Horgan says Alberta legislation to raise gas prices in B.C. ?provocative? | The Province (http://theprovince.com/news/politics/horgan-says-alberta-legislation-to-raise-gas-prices-in-b-c-provocative/wcm/8b6a1471-0962-4bc1-80fc-c3ca7e36ac26)

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says he’s concerned and surprised that Alberta’s latest move in an escalating pipeline feud is legislation that could drive up British Columbia’s already sky-high gas prices.

Alberta’s New Democrat government served notice Tuesday of plans to introduce legislation that Premier Rachel Notley has said will give the province the power to reduce oil flows and likely prompt a spike in gas prices in B.C.

Motorists in Metro Vancouver currently pay more than $1.50 a litre for gas.

The pipeline dispute between B.C., Alberta and the federal government heated up last weekend when Kinder Morgan Canada announced it was suspending work on the $7.4-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion because of opposition and delays in B.C.

The project, which would triple capacity between Edmonton and Burnaby, B.C., received Ottawa’s approval in 2016, but court challenges and permit delays in B.C. have held up construction.




**what's he gonna do? get missiles ready like this guy?
Syria war: Trump says missiles 'will be coming' - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43727829)

US President Donald Trump has tweeted that Russia should "get ready" for missiles to be fired at its ally Syria, in response to an alleged chemical attack near Damascus on Saturday.

"Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!'" Mr Trump said in his tweet.

[Nabatron]

anyone know what the exact rule is on bringing jerry cans to US and filling up? is it aloud and do the boarder guards care?

[Acura604]

anyone know what the exact rule is on bringing jerry cans to US and filling up? is it aloud and do the boarder guards care?

i fill up 4 of them plus the car of course.

3 x 20L
1 x 25L

from what i've experienced over the course of about 3yrs, i've been 'taxed' once. they will however look for an opportunity to tax other items you have purchased while you were down there and WILL throw in your fuel purchase to be taxed as well.

BUT if just going down for fuel, they have left me alone and let me go on my way.

[Nabatron]

next time ill bring my jerry cans 2x20L even if they do tax I think it will still be cheaper then stupid gas prices up here.

[BIC_BAWS]

They always give me shit or ask me weird questions, "This is YOUR car??" or "You came down to Blaine, to JUST get gas?". They don't seem to believe that gas is stupid expensive for a car that takes 91.

[european]

If Model 3 doesn't come out this year, should get a Nissan Leaf
https://pushevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2018-nissan-leaf-in-glacier-white.jpg.webp

I am paying around CAD$164 a tank on my Toyota Alphard. It gives me only 5Km/L in City.


The new Leaf is awesome!

[ScizzMoney]

I must be in the minority, but I'd rather save time than a few dollars. I get it if your time isn't worth anything though and you like the drive, then the trip makes sense.

(I unfortunately can't even make that choice since I don't live in the lower mainland anymore, just saying)

[ZN6]

Meanwhile, people are paying $5-6 for a bubble tea with pearls or a frappe from starbucks.

Chill out. Don't buy a frappe or a bubble tea for a day or two. It'll help your wallet and your waistline and the increase in gas cost woes.

Surprised people aren't outraged by coca-cola costing $2.50 for 500ml bottle instead of 591ml; pay the same get 15% less. or the fact that coke was 5 cents a bottle back in the day.

[NKC ONE]

*meh, i live 15mins from Blaine...this article doesnt' relate to me.


https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2018/03/08/gassing-up-in-bellingham/

Here’s the math on why you should (or shouldn’t) drive to Bellingham for gas

Yesterday we shared the NEWS that gas prices broke the $1.50/litre mark in Vancouver, giving us the distinction of having the most expensive gas in all of North America.

Nobody likes to pay more for anything, especially in the housing crunch we’re in right now where the City is TELLING US that they consider $1,750 to be “affordable” rent for a one bedroom apartment.

It’s an age-old tradition for people in the Lower Mainland to travel to Blaine and Bellingham, just across the border, to fill up on “cheap” gas. As long as that’s been going there have been people saying that you’ll burn more gas getting there and back than you’ll end up saving.

That’s not true.

According to GasBuddy.com, the lowest gas price in Bellingham today is $2.71USD/gallon. Let’s call the average $2.80USD to be fair.

That amounts to $3.63 in Canadian currency per gallon, or 96 cents per litre. That’s 54 Canadian cents per litre less than what gas costs in Vancouver.

If you’ve got a 50 litre tank like I have, you’d save $27 Canadian dollars filling it up at a Bellingham pump.

However if your vehicle gets 10l/100km gas mileage it’ll cost you $14.78 Canadian to drive the 154km from downtown Vancouver to the Arco at 1197 Slater Rd in Bellingham, and back. In the end you’ll wind up saving a grand total of $12.22.

As I type this, Google Maps is telling me it would take 1 hour and 9 minutes to drive to that Bellingham Arco. That’s not counting the minimum half hour wait at the border. So let’s say you drove there, fuelled up, then immediately turned around and drove back. Let’s call it three hours.

How much is your time worth? More than $4.07 per hour? If not, head to Bellingham for “cheap” gas.

Or better yet, make a day trip down there. Head to the mall, drive the coastline and check out the antique shops, stop at Trader Joe’s, and as a byproduct of a fun road trip you can stop for gas and get a price break. A straight shot there and back might not be worth it, but an adventure could be.

Very true as I've done roughly the same calculations a while back for my thirsty Jeep SRT (16.7L/100km). I would also like to point out other realistic expenses such as the depreciation of the mileage it takes to get there and back as well as the maintenance/consumables of just making that trip. Well before I've been able to take account for the time spent and the cost/hour of my life, I'm already deeply in the red. Mind you, I was saving about $40-50cad/tank and it still wasn't anywhere near worth it. After doing all the math, I felt a lot more comfortable just pulling up to any chevron near me and filling up 91 or 94 at about $140+/tank whenever I needed gas.

Timing is a bitch too. There is never a direct correlation of needing gas (maximizing the fill up) and having the perfect timing of heading down for gas. Of course, if you live close enough then its a no brainer or if you're there for some other reasons such as picking up stuff.

[twitchyzero]

Meanwhile, people are paying $5-6 for a bubble tea with pearls or a frappe from starbucks.

Chill out. Don't buy a frappe or a bubble tea for a day or two. It'll help your wallet and your waistline and the increase in gas cost woes.

Surprised people aren't outraged by coca-cola costing $2.50 for 500ml bottle instead of 591ml; pay the same get 15% less. or the fact that coke was 5 cents a bottle back in the day.

fuel is deemed an essential expense by the majority
bubble tea/pop on the daily is a lot rarer and you have bigger problems than a thin wallet if you're consuming that much

[ZN6]

fuel is deemed an essential expense by the majority
bubble tea/pop on the daily is a lot rarer and you have bigger problems than a thin wallet if you're consuming that much

The point was that people can part ways with their money on such frivolous non-essential items. There are ways for people to budget around gas increases with small changes in life style.

Can't control gas prices, but you can control your own spending.

[dachinesedude]

Meanwhile, people are paying $5-6 for a bubble tea with pearls or a frappe from starbucks.

Chill out. Don't buy a frappe or a bubble tea for a day or two. It'll help your wallet and your waistline and the increase in gas cost woes.

Surprised people aren't outraged by coca-cola costing $2.50 for 500ml bottle instead of 591ml; pay the same get 15% less. or the fact that coke was 5 cents a bottle back in the day.

Sorry but that's a horrible comparison, apples to oranges

you are forgetting that there are no substitute for gasoline, vs a million other options for drinks

[Traum]

The point was that people can part ways with their money on such frivolous non-essential items. There are ways for people to budget around gas increases with small changes in life style.

Can't control gas prices, but you can control your own spending.
I know what you're saying, but at the same time, there are lots of people who are already running on their bare minimum essentials.

Life is not easy in a city where the living wage is $20.62/hr. And the continual high gas prices doesn't help make it any easier.

[Nabatron]

"5 cents a bottle back in the day"

yeah that is true but back in the day gas was that cheap in what the 1940s? everything was cheaper back then not sure how this makes sense....

[HansonBoy]

Sorry but that's a horrible comparison, apples to oranges

you are forgetting that there are no substitute for gasoline, vs a million other options for drinks

His point was to not drink at all, not pick and choose. I guess same applies to other vices like smoking. I would rather cut out a treat or two than drive down to Blaine for gas, for example.

[twitchyzero]

but you're still supporting the retarded carbon taxes, that's the problem that I have with pumping locally

the people feeling the most crunch from soon to be $1.60+/L are not those who eat out several times a week, but families that may have to consider transit soon even if they live out of the way and the service is far from ideal in the burbs

[twitchyzero]

chances are they're driving some 20 year-old vehicle that isn't as fuel efficient as your shiny new Lexus/Elantra/4 series

[HansonBoy]

Yeah then i agree, its certainly not a solution, just a compromise.

[danned]

if you live close to grocery store/drinking place
you can just take a walk to shop/drink
instead using the car:fullofwin:

[Jmac]

but you're still supporting the retarded carbon taxes, that's the problem that I have with pumping locally

the people feeling the most crunch from soon to be $1.60+/L are not those who eat out several times a week, but families that may have to consider transit soon even if they live out of the way and the service is far from ideal in the burbs
Carbon tax is:
1) Not retarded
2) 7.78 cents/litre
3) Only responsible for a small percentage of fuel price increases over the past decade

When Gordon Campbell's Liberals introduced the carbon tax in the mid-2000s, it was a revenue neutral tax meaning it didn't increase the tax revenue to the government. The tax revenue generated from the carbon tax went to low-income personal tax credits and a lower corporate tax rate.

Now, the NDP government has scrapped those in favour of funding "green" projects instead. Whether you prefer the former or the latter (or neither), either way, it's not going to general revenue like most of the other taxes.

Carbon tax, when introduced in 2008, was 4.44 cents/litre and has gone up a whopping 3.34 cents/litre over the past decade. Meanwhile, gas prices have risen from 104 cents/litre in 2009 to 154 cents/litre.

Your breakdown of taxes on gasoline in Metro Vancouver are:

TransLink - 17 cents/litre
Federal Excise Tax - 10 cents/litre (4 cents/litre on diesel)
Carbon Tax - 7.78 cents/litre (8.95 cents/litre on diesel)
BC Transportation Financing Authority - 6.75 cents/litre
Provincial Motor Fuel Tax - 1.75 cents/litre (2.25 cents/litre on diesel)

Sub-total: 43.28 cents/litre (gasoline)/38.95 cents/litre (diesel)

Plus 5% GST (which is also applied to the taxes above; isn't the federal government great?)

According to Kent Group Limited, the average retail price of gasoline, excluding taxes, in Vancouver so far for April 2018 is 103 cents/litre

So base price of 103 + 43.28 + 5% GST (7.31 cents/litre) = 153.6 cents/litre

[Mr.C]

I must be in the minority, but I'd rather save time than a few dollars. I get it if your time isn't worth anything though and you like the drive, then the trip makes sense.

(I unfortunately can't even make that choice since I don't live in the lower mainland anymore, just saying)

I save $50 every time I fill up there. It's like paying myself $50 to drive for an hour. I'll take that.

[twitchyzero]

Carbon tax is:
1) Not retarded
2) 7.78 cents/litre
3) Only responsible for a small percentage of fuel price increases over the past decade

When Gordon Campbell's Liberals introduced the carbon tax in the mid-2000s, it was a revenue neutral tax meaning it didn't increase the tax revenue to the government. The tax revenue generated from the carbon tax went to low-income personal tax credits and a lower corporate tax rate.

Now, the NDP government has scrapped those in favour of funding "green" projects instead. Whether you prefer the former or the latter (or neither), either way, it's not going to general revenue like most of the other taxes.

Carbon tax, when introduced in 2008, was 4.44 cents/litre and has gone up a whopping 3.34 cents/litre over the past decade. Meanwhile, gas prices have risen from 104 cents/litre in 2009 to 154 cents/litre.

Your breakdown of taxes on gasoline in Metro Vancouver are:

TransLink - 17 cents/litre
Federal Excise Tax - 10 cents/litre (4 cents/litre on diesel)
Carbon Tax - 7.78 cents/litre (8.95 cents/litre on diesel)
BC Transportation Financing Authority - 6.75 cents/litre
Provincial Motor Fuel Tax - 1.75 cents/litre (2.25 cents/litre on diesel)

Sub-total: 43.28 cents/litre (gasoline)/38.95 cents/litre (diesel)

Plus 5% GST (which is also applied to the taxes above; isn't the federal government great?)

According to Kent Group Limited, the average retail price of gasoline, excluding taxes, in Vancouver so far for April 2018 is 103 cents/litre

So base price of 103 + 43.28 + 5% GST (7.31 cents/litre) = 153.6 cents/litre

when I said carbon taxes I guess my semantics was way off

anyways the fact that we have 42% premium BEFORE GST is already fucking nuts...if you're gonna charge us Nordic/Scandinavian rates, should the college students get paid to go to school like over there?

why are green initiatives/low-income credits only assessed for GVR residents?

does every other province get hit 10% by the Feds and also have 6% going to the 'financing authority'?

don't forget we haven't even touched the winter/summer blend portion of the equation yet

ytd I also learned that very little of GVRD gas is refined in WA state (I was misinformed to think it was the majority), 50-60% from refined from Edmonton while most of the rest from the local Parkland site

[nsx042003]

Very true as I've done roughly the same calculations a while back for my thirsty Jeep SRT (16.7L/100km). I would also like to point out other realistic expenses such as the depreciation of the mileage it takes to get there and back as well as the maintenance/consumables of just making that trip. Well before I've been able to take account for the time spent and the cost/hour of my life, I'm already deeply in the red. Mind you, I was saving about $40-50cad/tank and it still wasn't anywhere near worth it. After doing all the math, I felt a lot more comfortable just pulling up to any chevron near me and filling up 91 or 94 at about $140+/tank whenever I needed gas.

Timing is a bitch too. There is never a direct correlation of needing gas (maximizing the fill up) and having the perfect timing of heading down for gas. Of course, if you live close enough then its a no brainer or if you're there for some other reasons such as picking up stuff.

eeeh..these math always failed to consider how our 91 is always incrementally more than the 91 in the states or any other canadian provinces. i remember it's very easy to know how much premium is in Nova Scotia because you just add 3 cents per grade to their advertised price. But not here in BC. Anyway, my point being, people who use 91 gas tend to save more than the calculated math most article/people use. Plus....who goes to blaine just for gas in vancouver? Head out to Point Roberts, trip takes like an hour only from richmond

[twitchyzero]

if most of the taxes at the pump went to funding for alternative infrastructures like charging stations etc. I wouldn't think it's retarded

[Jmac]

when I said carbon taxes I guess my semantics was way off

anyways the fact that we have 42% premium BEFORE GST is already fucking nuts...if you're gonna charge us Nordic/Scandinavian rates, should the college students get paid to go to school like over there?

why are green initiatives/low-income credits only assessed for GVR residents?
Carbon tax is charged on all fossil fuels in the province (gasoline, diesel, heating oil, natural gas, etc.), not just the Greater Vancouver Region.

TransLink - 17 cents/litre
Federal Excise Tax - 10 cents/litre (4 cents/litre on diesel)
Carbon Tax - 7.78 cents/litre (8.95 cents/litre on diesel)
BC Transportation Financing Authority - 6.75 cents/litre
Provincial Motor Fuel Tax - 1.75 cents/litre (2.25 cents/litre on diesel)

Sub-total: 43.28 cents/litre (gasoline)/38.95 cents/litre (diesel)

Plus 5% GST (which is also applied to the taxes above; isn't the federal government great?)

According to Kent Group Limited, the average retail price of gasoline, excluding taxes, in Vancouver so far for April 2018 is 103 cents/litre

So base price of 103 + 43.28 + 5% GST (7.31 cents/litre) = 153.6 cents/litre
Victoria fuel tax breaks down as (assuming same retail price before taxes):

Federal Excise Tax - 10 cents/litre (4 cents/litre on diesel)
Carbon Tax - 7.78 cents/litre (8.95 cents/litre on diesel)
Provincial Motor Fuel Tax - 7.75 cents/litre (8.25 cents/litre on diesel)
BC Transportation Fuel Authority - 6.75 cents/litre
BC Transit Authority - 5.5 cents/litre

Sub-total: 37.78 cents/litre (gasoline)/33.45 cents/litre (diesel)

Plus 5% GST

Total: 103 + 37.78 + 5% GST (7.04 cents/litre) = 147.8 cents/litre

The rest of the province breaks down as (assuming same retail price before taxes):

Federal Excise Tax - 10 cents/litre (4 cents/litre on diesel)
Carbon Tax - 7.78 cents/litre (8.95 cents/litre on diesel)
Provincial Motor Fuel Tax - 7.75 cents/litre (8.25 cents/litre on diesel)
BC Transportation Fuel Authority - 6.75 cents/litre

Sub-total: 32.28 cents/litre (gasoline)/27.95 cents/litre (diesel)

Plus 5% GST

Total: 103 + 32.28 + 5% GST (6.76 cents/litre) = 142.0 cents/litre

does every other province get hit 10% by the Feds and also have 6% going to the 'financing authority'?
Every province is subject to the 10% Federal Excise Tax on fuel. Individual provinces have their own tax structures for fuel.

[Gh0stRider]

Fyi, D street Shell was closed today when I went down.

Ended up going to H street, which was more expensive

[Gh0stRider]

https://globalnews.ca/news/4174219/langley-thieves-gas-drilling/?utm_source=GlobalNational&utm_medium=Facebook

[Teriyaki]

Worst part about all this is, once all the "pipeline nonsense" and other drama and there isn't a reason for the high prices, they'll come down just a tiny bit because they figure we're all OK paying insanely high prices anyways. (Because, yea, we're suckers with no real alternative...)

[twitchyzero]

https://globalnews.ca/news/4174219/langley-thieves-gas-drilling/?utm_source=GlobalNational&utm_medium=Facebook

surely someone has a parking mode dash cam

[kkthind]

Fyi, D street Shell was closed today when I went down.

Ended up going to H street, which was more expensive


I was butt hurt about that. The chevron across the street had its premium for 3.79 a gallon.

[vantrip]

drove by a few gas stations this morning in van gas has hit $1.60

[StanleyR]

:okay:

[Nabatron]

i dont get how in the states some gas stations charge 10cents more for using your credit/debit compared to cash. I mean it still cheaper both ways compared to the terrible prices here.

[tiger_handheld]

Seriously, what can a normal citizen do to start a class action - the like the bread issue.

Imperial Oil just hiked their dividend on higher profits. That shit should somehow show cause and effect.

[Presto]

Shit that happens when gas prices are too damn high:

https://globalnews.ca/news/4174219/langley-thieves-gas-drilling/


Gas prices in Metro Vancouver are set to hit all new highs on Sunday, reaching up to $1.62 per litre in parts of the region.

Thieves, meanwhile, are devising all new ways to steal it out of people’s tanks.
A number of trucks had their tanks sapped of gas on Walnut Grove Drive in Langley on Monday morning.

Brent Theidale was one victim whose tank was tapped.

He found a quarter-sized hole drilled into his truck’s plastic fuel tank.

Langley RCMP have been notified about the incidents.

Replacing a fuel tank costs over $1,000. But with gas prices where they are, stealing a truck tank’s worth of gas could sap people of an additional $130.

“I’ve got a feeling I’ll be seeing more like this,” said Rick Cosco, the owner of a Big O Tires location, looking at a tapped fuel tank.

“And it’s unfortunate because it’s a real kick in the backside.”

The days of drill thefts likely aren’t done, with prices set to climb by as much as $0.02 per litre on Sunday.

Theilade is claiming the damage through insurance, but the deductible is about $300.

“Somebody knows where to drill the hole and maybe has experience with a certain type of vehicle,” he said.

It’s proof that gas thieves are literally hitting a new low.

[!LittleDragon]

Seriously, what can a normal citizen do to start a class action - the like the bread issue.

Imperial Oil just hiked their dividend on higher profits. That shit should somehow show cause and effect.

Hmmm... spend all that time on a lawsuit for maybe a one time pay out of a $25 gas card..... or just put your money into Imperial Oil and collect the dividend until the world runs out of oil.... decisions... decisions...

[teggy604]

This is getting stupid. Sucks for us car enthusiasts that love to drive to get our minds away from the hectic stresses of day to day life.

[Acura604]

So what are the 'premium gas' folks doing? i mean.. is it really at $1.85 per litre? holy crap. but keep in mind....USA prem in BLAINE is also slowly creeping up at $1.29 per litre after conversion.

Next time i do a USA run...i'll go further out to may be Ferndale.

[JDMDreams]

I filled at pr on sat 1.099 so after conversion about 1.45 let's say for 92

[westopher]

So what are the 'premium gas' folks doing? i mean.. is it really at $1.85 per litre?
Its costing me $85 for a fill up. I mean, all last summer was $75, so I really don't feel that rattled by it.
$600k studio apartments are the issue here. Gas prices are small potatoes. It's twice as much in the UK, its gonna get a lot more here. Start working on solutions for your own lives. Get a bus pass, find a job with less of a commute, get in shape and ride a bike. Lots of people don't have the option, which sucks, but those that do need to take it.

[yray]

Its costing me $85 for a fill up. I mean, all last summer was $75, so I really don't feel that rattled by it.
$600k studio apartments are the issue here. Gas prices are small potatoes. It's twice as much in the UK, its gonna get a lot more here. Start working on solutions for your own lives. Get a bus pass, find a job with less of a commute, get in shape and ride a bike. Lots of people don't have the option, which sucks, but those that do need to take it.

LUL tell that to anyone working on annacis/port kells/byrne road

[TypeRNammer]

I filled at pr on sat 1.099 so after conversion about 1.45 let's say for 92

That's freaking expensive!

Premium gas is 3.35 at Bellingham Costco. After conversion, works out to be $1.15 per litre CAD

I mean the extra drive down to Bellingham isn't worth it for gas, unless you do a trader Joe's run or any other grocery run

EDIT: and carrying Jerry cans

[Acura604]

Screw it.. .i'm buying a 5th jerry.

Everytime I come back to Canada, the border agents tell me "you know gas in jerries is taxable right?" lol...

https://i.imgur.com/vBZ7AAM.jpg

[kunoman1]

Gasbuddy has some stations in Mission selling at 1.40

[blkgsr]

went down yesterday morning to fill up and 110L in jerry cans

love me some nexus

[Traum]

Everytime I come back to Canada, the border agents tell me "you know gas in jerries is taxable right?" lol...

Does he actually tax you though?
(my guess is no, he didn't)

[Acura604]

Does he actually tax you though?
(my guess is no, he didn't)

been taxed ONCE out of approx 5yrs (or longer) of going to Blaine for filllups with jerries. (i go 3 times a month)

[68style]

I'd rather pay local prices than spend the time going across the border / stand there pouring jerry cans into my car / storing those giant potential firebombs in my home / carrying them home with all the fumes............... but that's just me

[hchang]

Filled up last night for $1.52/L at Shell North Delta 84th and 112

[twitchyzero]

I'd rather pay local prices than spend the time going across the border / stand there pouring jerry cans into my car / storing those giant potential firebombs in my home / carrying them home with all the fumes............... but that's just me

preparing for an apocalypse helps me pass the time :badpokerface:

[Traum]

Filled up last night for $1.52/L at Shell North Delta 84th and 112
It's a sad day when we have to say this like $1.52/L is a good deal. I swear it was only months ago when I filled up with some Chevron 94 at 144.4/L. :(

[Badhobz]

This is crap!!!!
https://www.forgevalleyfitness.com/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/expensive5.adfda5eac93f86b7cec2b96e433a4fe6.jpg

[MarkyMark]

That feeling when you put in $150 and only get 3/4 of a tank... And it's 87.

[StanleyR]

So what are the 'premium gas' folks doing?
I tried mid grade for the first time. I feared the car was gonna explode, but nothing happened LOL. If anything it seemed to run smoother?

Acceleration was slightly down, but that could have been b/c I was running with 1/2 a tank for a week or so (added weight). Aside from that, just a (slightly) cheaper fill

[whitev70r]

In the Province, breakdown of taxes on gas:

Carbon tax - 7.78 cents / litre
B.C. Transportation Financing Authority fuel tax of 6.75 cents a litre.
B.C. Motor Fuel Tax of 1.75 cents a litre.
TransLink fuel tax: another 17 cents a litre
Federal fuel excise tax of 10 cents a litre.

GST - 5% on top including all the other taxes.

By my calculations, that is like 45 cents/taxes per litre of taxes.

[twitchyzero]

I tried mid grade for the first time. I feared the car was gonna explode, but nothing happened LOL. If anything it seemed to run smoother?

Acceleration was slightly down, but that could have been b/c I was running with 1/2 a tank for a week or so (added weight). Aside from that, just a (slightly) cheaper fill

if it's feeding a hi-compression motor or one that's force-induced, might as well just keep sipping premium...better safe than major repairs down the road

[Gh0stRider]

Ya, agent asked me how many jerry cans i had. I asked if there was a limit. Agent said anything in cans can be taxed. And limit is typically 100L, cause anything more can be a Transport Canada issue

[smoothie.]

Ya, agent asked me how many jerry cans i had. I asked if there was a limit. Agent said anything in cans can be taxed. And limit is typically 100L, cause anything more can be a Transport Canada issue

go search for it, there should be a 150kg limit for hazmat liquids

[BIC_BAWS]

Ya, agent asked me how many jerry cans i had. I asked if there was a limit. Agent said anything in cans can be taxed. And limit is typically 100L, cause anything more can be a Transport Canada issue

Agent told me, "Wow that's a loaded question", when i asked about how many you can bring across (implying, without getting taxed).

All he said is that it varies from person to person, but the max is 150L, and you're defs getting taxed with that much gas.

[prudz]

:badpokerface:

[noclue]

Looks like people are starting to steal gas from trucks in Langley now lmao

[danned]

http://forum.vanpeople.com/data/attachments/forum/201804/30/3017395976715900DgfV1153rR.jpg.thumb.jpg

[tiger_handheld]

So anyone have theories on why gas is exp now?

Couple of weeks ago it was because burnaby and WA state refinery was closed for maint.

refinery was back up mid April.

Now end April, whats the issue?

[westopher]

People are paying it, so why not charge it? Its always a game of how much can we charge before people actually stop using it.

[radioman]

People are paying it, so why not charge it? Its always a game of how much can we charge before people actually stop using it.

I'm going to start a Facebook group to boycott gas stations on may 4th! That should teach them.

Please like and share guys.

[tiger_handheld]

I'm going to start a Facebook group to boycott gas stations on may 4th! That should teach them.

Please like and share guys.

Should I change my profile picture in support :troll:

[twitchyzero]

will ride my cow to work the rest of the week

[european]

I'm going to start a Facebook group to boycott gas stations on may 4th! That should teach them.

Please like and share guys.


Sounds good, may the forth be you!!











:fullofwin:






on a serious note, that Nissan leaf is looking pretty sweet right about now :cool:

[danned]

will ride my cow to work the rest of the week
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/77/aa/de/77aadebcd6f02e46083d2301aadd017d.jpg

[Badhobz]

Makes me wanna ride a crouch rocket again

Sip sip sip zoom zoom zoom crashy crash crash

[Gh0stRider]

Any recommendation for gas stations in Bellingham? Headed there for the day.

[blkgsr]

costco, or just use gas buddy to find the cheapest one

[ScizzMoney]

Any recommendation for gas stations in Bellingham? Headed there for the day.

Why not support the local economy and buy gas in BC? :derp:

[Gh0stRider]

Why not support the local economy and buy gas in BC? :derp:

:awwyeah::awwyeah::awwyeah:

[fliptuner]

Bend like a woman and take it like a man.

I haven't changed anything since the prices went up, except bringing a few extra jerry cans on the odd time I go to the states. Otherwise, it's just the cost of doing business.

[twitchyzero]

the cost of owning few dozen cars? :pokerface:

[danned]

https://pics.me.me/Instagram-7cdb37.png

[whitev70r]

Now if price is $1.54 there is a line up!

[J____]

who here still remembers filling up at 36cents/L, damn i feel old... :okay:

[Matsuda]

I remember 29.9 =(

[Jmac]

I remember gas was less than 50 cents/litre when I was in high school back in the late-90s/early-00s.

[european]

who here still remembers filling up at 36cents/L, damn i feel old... :okay:

I remember 29.9 =(

Me too!
So old :okay: :tears:

[Traum]

who here still remembers filling up at 36cents/L, damn i feel old... :okay:
Try 29.9 cents/L, dude. :badpokerface:

I was in Ladner last night, and decided to head down to PR for gas since it was only a 10 min drive or so. It was 10pm when I got to the border, and OMFG the line up was backed up all the way to the traffic light. Nexus was already closed by then, and there was only 1 lane open at the US side. It wasn't pretty.
FailFish

I ran some numbers after I got home, and Shell V-Power 92 octane gas turned out to be ~$1.524/L after exchange rate and my minimal $0.03/gal Fuel Rewards discount. By comparison, local 91 octane gas is around $1.719/L, though Shell V-Power is probably a touch more expensive.

Lastly, if I were to do a return trip from home to PR, it'd cost me $7+ for gas. A return trip to Blaine would be almost $9, although Blaine gas would be a touch cheaper.

[Nabatron]

Why not support the local economy and buy gas in BC? :derp:

if you want to get bent over by all means!

[Acura604]

Just got back from new ARCO station along meridian in Bellingham


regular was $3.13 / gallon ~ $1.08 per litre after conversion.

De-virginized my home trust visa (no foreign exchange fee)...

Premium 92 was $3.59 / gallon ~ $1.19 per litre after conversion.

[Nabatron]

^that sir right there is a clean price!

[Mr.C]

eeeh..these math always failed to consider how our 91 is always incrementally more than the 91 in the states or any other canadian provinces. i remember it's very easy to know how much premium is in Nova Scotia because you just add 3 cents per grade to their advertised price. But not here in BC. Anyway, my point being, people who use 91 gas tend to save more than the calculated math most article/people use. Plus....who goes to blaine just for gas in vancouver? Head out to Point Roberts, trip takes like an hour only from richmond

Takes me the same amount of time from Steveston going to PR or to Blaine, but Blaine is much cheaper.

Also you get to drive on the highway with no lights, and the gas station is closer to the border. No reason to go to PR.

[whitev70r]

Blaine = Edaleen, Taco Truck, and Drayton Harbor Oyster Company :) !!

[thumper]

who here still remembers filling up at 36cents/L, damn i feel old... :okay:

awhile back i found an old receipt from '98 showing $0.64/L for premium... i can't imagine that now :cry:

[westopher]

Whew $80 for 3/4 of a tank of premium today for my little straight six. Gotta stop taking it to 7k so many times when I drive haha.

[StanleyR]

Now if price is $1.54 there is a line up!

now 152.9!PogChamp

[StanleyR]

if it's feeding a hi-compression motor or one that's force-induced, might as well just keep sipping premium...better safe than major repairs down the road

As more fuel is being consumed, I'm noticing that the lack of power is still there (despite the car being lighter from less fuel). Also noticed I press the gas pedal a little further than usual to get the car moving.:ahwow:

Def, going back to premium :accepted:

[BIC_BAWS]

A return trip to Blaine would be almost $9, although Blaine gas would be a touch cheaper.

Blaine would have been $1.28/L for Shell 92 or Exxon 92 after cc conversion fee and exchange rate.

Weirdly enough, I feel like my car runs like shit on US Mobil (which is the same as Exxon and Esso) or US Chevron.

[Acura604]

https://i.imgur.com/GWRz6RT.jpg

[Badhobz]

With the prices being this high I've noticed quite a bit less traffic. Maybe everyone went to the states or something. Today I was able to snag prime parking in Steveston as there was wayyy less people than usual on a sunny weekend.

[twitchyzero]

^ first warm weekend of the year, everyone's out pedalin'

As more fuel is being consumed, I'm noticing that the lack of power is still there (despite the car being lighter from less fuel). Also noticed I press the gas pedal a little further than usual to get the car moving.:ahwow:


I'm no physics expert but lighter tank contents is negligible unless you're driving something as featherlight as an open-wheel race car
placebo is probably more significant in these cases

[Acura604]

http://www.news1130.com/video/2018/05/14/record-high-gas-prices-send-b-c-drivers-south/

exchange rate or whatever...u always save 30%+

[hwangr]

For the guys who fill up and bring back jerry cans, do you guys get dinged? Or what do you really say or do the CBSA not really care? I'm planning to haul 4 25L jerry cans of Shell 92, works out to around $76 savings per trip after conversions, fees, and trip cost, but really in it for the better quality gas too now that the difference is so big. 125 vs 179...

[StanleyR]

For the guys who fill up and bring back jerry cans, do you guys get dinged? Or what do you really say or do the CBSA not really care?

I tell them the truth, and they dont' care (no additional charges).

[european]

filled up at 1.62 for regular. :tears:

[Acura604]

SHELL REWARDS USA SIGNUP TIP:

1. go to shell.com US site
2. sign up for Rewards. YES, you will need a US address for your hardcopy card that you don't need.

This is what i did:

- signed up with fake name
- sent card to the shell gas station on D st
- my complete 7 digit phone number is my 'alt id' that I can enter at the pump manually without a card.

you ALWAYS get 5 cents off per gallon, as you buy more you will be surprised to save 20 cents per gallon and sometimes 30 cents per gallon like I did last time:

https://i.imgur.com/w1uoyuh.jpg

[Dragon-88]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v367/Dragon-88/Grom_zpsnie5rlr4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dragon-88/media/Grom_zpsnie5rlr4.jpg.html)

$5 Fill ups, premium.. In 4 weeks the gas savings pays off the insurance.

[Expresso]

SHELL REWARDS USA SIGNUP TIP:

1. go to shell.com US site
2. sign up for Rewards. YES, you will need a US address for your hardcopy card that you don't need.

This is what i did:

- signed up with fake name
- sent card to the shell gas station on D st
- my complete 7 digit phone number is my 'alt id' that I can enter at the pump manually without a card.

you ALWAYS get 5 cents off per gallon, as you buy more you will be surprised to save 20 cents per gallon and sometimes 30 cents per gallon like I did last time:

https://i.imgur.com/w1uoyuh.jpg
The lines now at Shell are crazy...

[HonestTea]

1.61 is the norm now...damn..

[dapperfied]

1.70 let's go!

[twitchyzero]

AB NDP just legislated the energy starvation to BC....still think they're bluffing...cutting off a major vein will also hurt their workers

?Ready and prepared to turn off the taps?: Notley issues stark warning to B.C. as pipeline fight escalates | Financial Post (http://business.financialpost.com/news/ready-and-prepared-to-turn-off-the-taps-notley-issues-stark-warning-to-b-c-as-pipeline-fight-escalates)

[teggy604]

No biggie. People are filling up in the states anyways.

[smoothie.]

went to blaine on tuesday night right about 9PM

the shell on D street was lined up for every pump lol

$1.20 for regular and $1.30 for 92 after exchange, no brainer for everyone.

[Nabatron]

wife is filling up at aldergrove right now she says its 1.44 for regular. Going to probably head across the boarder fill the jerry cans up because we are heading to Kelowna for long weekend.

[Traum]

AB NDP just legislated the energy starvation to BC....still think they're bluffing...cutting off a major vein will also hurt their workers

?Ready and prepared to turn off the taps?: Notley issues stark warning to B.C. as pipeline fight escalates | Financial Post (http://business.financialpost.com/news/ready-and-prepared-to-turn-off-the-taps-notley-issues-stark-warning-to-b-c-as-pipeline-fight-escalates)
Horgan says he (ie BC) will sue when the (AB) legislation passed. So we'll see what kind of action comes out of the BC gov.

[originalhypa]

I wouldn't care so much if I didn't have to see that miserable, wrinkled old harpy, Notley on TV all the time. She makes my manhood shrivel in fear.

[pastarocket]

Gas prices in the Lower Mainland are gonna go up as usual just before the May long weekend. FeelsBadMan

[fsy82]

I just came back from Australia and New Zealand. New Zelands 91 Octane was 2.05 cents per litre and Australias was 1.31 per litre..someone please explain how the hell the Aussies have cheaper gas than us???

[Jmac]

I just came back from Australia and New Zealand. New Zelands 91 Octane was 2.05 cents per litre and Australias was 1.31 per litre..someone please explain how the hell the Aussies have cheaper gas than us???
Australia only uses RON while we use the average of MON and RON, so that 91 octane fuel is probably going to be equivalent to our 87.

Gas taxes are 39.6 cents/litre + 10% GST.

Is it really that different than where we were a few months ago (before refinery shutdowns and resulting price increases)?

[twitchyzero]

i'd rather pay $5/L than to live without the ozone, but thanks

[danned]

go up to 2 dollars a litre
hooooooooray:ifyouknow::ifyouknow::ifyouknow::ifyo uknow::ifyouknow:

[Jmac]

i'd rather pay $5/L than to live without the ozone, but thanks
Ozone is depleted by chlorine-based refrigerants and aerosols, not greenhouse gases.

The Ozone has been slowly recovering this decade and NASA expects it to be almost fully recovered in the next 50 years.

The carbon tax goes to fund "green" projects. The NDP hasn't released details on what those projects are, but I'd imagine they're related to GHGs (Carbon sinks, low-emission/no-emission technologies, etc.) Nothing to do with the Ozone.

[Ch28]

SHELL REWARDS USA SIGNUP TIP:

1. go to shell.com US site
2. sign up for Rewards. YES, you will need a US address for your hardcopy card that you don't need.

This is what i did:

- signed up with fake name
- sent card to the shell gas station on D st
- my complete 7 digit phone number is my 'alt id' that I can enter at the pump manually without a card.

you ALWAYS get 5 cents off per gallon, as you buy more you will be surprised to save 20 cents per gallon and sometimes 30 cents per gallon like I did last time:

https://i.imgur.com/w1uoyuh.jpg

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the fuel savings program requires you to make a certain number of fill ups to retain the savings. This is good for someone that lives close to the border and frequently goes down for gas.

[Acura604]

^^ correct. i go to Blaine every 2 weeks and live 15mins away....and fill up with PREM

[Acura604]

....on that note...

went to Blaine last night at about 10pm... Shell on D st.. .everyone and their mother had jerry cans. all pumps had a car.... 2 were out of service....

[Expresso]

Yea it's a pain in the ass to get gas now. Might be better to go super late in the evening now.

[Acura604]

Weekends 5am is best time. 6:30am the lineups start.

[Indy]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the fuel savings program requires you to make a certain number of fill ups to retain the savings. This is good for someone that lives close to the border and frequently goes down for gas.

Here's the info from their site. Might be worth it even to do it casually. 3c/gal isn't much but it's a savings regardless.

How long does my Gold Status last?
New Fuel Rewards members will receive instant Gold Status for the first 6 full calendar months of their membership. For example, if you join on January 1, 2018, you will receive Gold Status through July 31, 2018.

The first 3 full months of your membership is your introductory period. You can try out Gold Status, no strings attached. (Ex: January 1 – April 30)

The second 3 months is your qualification period (Ex: May 1-July 31). You must fill up 6 times during this 3-month period to maintain your Gold Status for the next 3 months. (Ex: August 1-October 1)


How do I maintain my Gold Status?
To maintain your Gold Status, you must fill up at least 6 times during your 3-month qualification period (see above). That’s only two times per month. Each fill-up must be at least 5 gallons or more to qualify.

What happens if I lose my Gold Status?
Members who do not qualify for Gold Status will receive Silver Status. Members with Silver Status save at least 3¢/gal on every fill. Rewards for Silver Status may also be combined with other rewards earned in the Fuel Rewards program.

I currently have Silver Status. How do I get back to Gold?
As soon as you make 6 fill-ups during your 3-month qualification period, you will instantly regain your Gold Status and will begin saving 5¢/gal on every fill. You will keep your Gold Status for the remainder of your qualification period, as well as the next 3-month period. Check the homepage of our website or download the Fuel Rewards app to determine when your qualification period ends and track your progress towards regaining Gold Status.

Source: https://www.fuelrewards.com/gold

[Traum]

^^ Even 3 cents/gal is worth it. If you fill up regularly, it is pretty easy to keep at least a 5 cents/gal discount. On top of that, they have promotions every now and then where it's an automatic 10 cents/gal discount on V-Power gas.

[twitchyzero]

Weekends 5am is best time. 6:30am the lineups start.

just set my alarm for 4am

[68style]

If I drove more nowadays... and lived closer to the border... I *might* consider this option................ but for $12.00 per tank I'll skip the hours spent going across the border and waking up at 4am on my weekend :ahwow:

[Acura604]

yah but but..we're in the summer months... its light out at around 5ish... and bright.. great to start the day with a nice highway drive... heck..the walmart AND home depot in Bellingham open at 6am!!!!

[fliptuner]

If I drove more nowadays... and lived closer to the border... I *might* consider this option................ but for $12.00 per tank I'll skip the hours spent going across the border and waking up at 4am on my weekend :ahwow:

Like I said before, bend like a woman and take it like a man. Cost of doing business.

If I'm already going, sure I'll bring 4 Jerry's with me. Short of that, fuck it, my time is worth more.

[Acura604]

make sure you download 'mr. border' app for your ios/android phone.. the beauty of it is that it ties into the cams showing you the lineup. The 'wait time' data gets old and not reliable but the camera shows a shot up to within 2 mins so it'll give you a visual idea of the lineups for both to USA and to Canada crossings.

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mr-border-border-wait-times/id429104865?mt=8

[asian_XL]

I just came back from Australia and New Zealand. New Zelands 91 Octane was 2.05 cents per litre and Australias was 1.31 per litre..someone please explain how the hell the Aussies have cheaper gas than us???

Hong Kong 98Ron, the only gas we can pump, is equivalate to 94 octane in Van
It is bloody $2.6/L after discount.

BibleThump EV is the way to go

[yray]

Hong Kong 98Ron, the only gas we can pump, is equivalate to 94 octane in Van
It is bloody $2.6/L after discount.

BibleThump EV is the way to go

but how much is electricity in HK? :fullofwin:

also... wtf... thread bump much??? but gas is 149.9 at the moment LOL

[twitchyzero]

doesn’t hk import all of its fuel

https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/gasoline_prices/

[Simplex123]

SHELL REWARDS USA SIGNUP TIP:

1. go to shell.com US site
2. sign up for Rewards. YES, you will need a US address for your hardcopy card that you don't need.

This is what i did:

- signed up with fake name
- sent card to the shell gas station on D st
- my complete 7 digit phone number is my 'alt id' that I can enter at the pump manually without a card.

you ALWAYS get 5 cents off per gallon, as you buy more you will be surprised to save 20 cents per gallon and sometimes 30 cents per gallon like I did last time:

https://i.imgur.com/w1uoyuh.jpg

Oh how I miss D Street....BibleThump

[320icar]

Put in $40 last night, only got me a half tank (22L?) I see this summers going to suck ass.

[twitchyzero]

i also miss harbour freight for chinesium goods as well as trader joes :cry:

[mikemhg]

I'm actually surprised no one has brought up gas prices as of late. It's pretty crazy we're sitting @ $1.50 and we aren't even into summer yet.

This jump is quite unprecedented in terms of short timespan.

[pastarocket]

I cannot imagine what gas prices in the Lower Mainland will be during the May long weekend. The Victoria Day long weekend is the "official" start of summer driving season in BC and the rest of Canada.

[Acura604]

1.70+ for prem.. not to mention the 3rd gen / 2021 RDX is shit on gas....but hey at least i'm having fun.

[BIC_BAWS]

$1.83 for 94 LOL. Good thing im too cheap to run 94. My last M3 was tuned for 94, so I had to run 94 :(

Probably will skip out on track season and continue to daily the civic, given the lack of cheap parts availability. Can't go down to the border to pick up packages or get gas.

[Teriyaki]

Losing the ability to get cheap gas across the border really hurts.

[EvoFire]

I noticed the gas prices going up on the boards, but I use so little gas it doesn't hurt nearly as much.

Once every 2-3 weeks for the family car, once every 2 months for the toy.

[twitchyzero]

local pump a year ago was around 85 cents

[TopsyCrett]

Yeah... time to insure the scooter and get 80 MPG on 94. Just have to let my b*lls thaw out after the commute to work these cold mornings.

Only managing to get 15-16 MPG after putting 33's on the QX4. Requires 91 as well.

[CorneringArtist]

Back to Costco 91 for me. Couldn't be arsed to do it before work to beat the lines, but here we are.

[twitchyzero]

Only managing to get 15-16 MPG after putting 33's on the QX4. Requires 91 as well.

but same engine as pathfinder which takes regular?

[SkunkWorks]

Thank goodness I still have the Insight. Can't imagine having to daily anything that uses 91+ once the summer prices hit.

[JDMDreams]

Just filled up today $58 for 40l regularFeelsBadMan

[asian_XL]

but how much is electricity in HK? :fullofwin:




16cents / Kw I believe that's twice as much as in Canada, but parking lot offers free charging from 5 to 11kw/hr.

Supercharger is about 50cents / Kw, about Cad$37.5 per full charge:concentrate:

[yray]

Just filled up today $58 for 40l regularFeelsBadMan

$103 @ 60L :pokerface:

[Traum]

I noticed the gas prices going up on the boards, but I use so little gas it doesn't hurt nearly as much.

Once every 2-3 weeks for the family car, once every 2 months for the toy.
My boss at work is talking about having people return to the office instead of WFH. I am totally not looking forward to do that at all, and that projected $1.70/L summer gas price (and probably $2/L for 91 which is what my car is tuned for) is one of the very real reasons why I don't want to go back.
FailFish

[jinxcrusader]

Sad. I've put my Stinger into storage and i've picked up a $300 '02 civic off my coworker to drive. I was paying over $400/mo for gas on the Stinger, driving about 30k kms a year. This civic will save me for the Summer.

[twitchyzero]

get a nd, i can hit almost 40mpg and still have fun
if you feeling thrifty, you can put regular in too

almost got a v8 truck last year, knew i'd cry if i went that route

[Acura604]

lol... 1.54 is now a pipe dream...

[westopher]

Change title to "gas expected to hit $2.04 a litre next weekend"

[roastpuff]

Change title to "gas expected to hit $2.04 a litre next weekend"

Is that for real a news article? :heckno:

[bcrdukes]

you must be looking forward to your Lexus with these gas prices hahaha

[westopher]

No, just hyperbole, for now anyways.

[roastpuff]

you must be looking forward to your Lexus with these gas prices hahaha

:okay: still waiting for Lexus to release pricing. None of the dealers have any more info.

[yray]

:okay:

I swear my mgb filler cap is leaking gas

[bcrdukes]

:okay:

I swear my mgb filler cap is leaking gas

Is there anything else I need to know? :suspicious:

[donk.]

So everyone here drivin balling cars that require 91 or 94 or what?!?!

Nothin like emptying the bank account and burning dinosaurs in the same time

[stump]

Sold one car that takes premium and bought another car that takes premium. Maybe I didn't think that one through very well.

[Alpine]

I’ve got 2 options in the driveway… I could take the wife’s car that requires premium, or I could take my car that takes premium…

[JDMDreams]

I sold my 4 cylinder that takes regular cuz I bought a v8 that takes premium so I bought another 4 cylinder that I think needs premium :badpokerface::okay: I did the math though, the difference is about $6.5 on a 52 liter tank on regular Vs 91

[BIC_BAWS]

I plated my M3 for the year... Gotta drive it. But gas is so expensive aghhhh.

Can't decide whether to use my JOURNIE discount (7c/L) on 100L of 87 or 100L of 91. For the daily or for the weekend car that also gets driven?

Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk

[Teriyaki]

Have a 4CYL, but its a turbo so premium only. Eff. Going to be real mental barrier once it hits $2.00/L.

[sonick]

So everyone here drivin balling cars that require 91 or 94 or what?!?!

Nothin like emptying the bank account and burning dinosaurs in the same time

Asked my wife if the V6 power of her RAV4 was worth the gas prices, she said yes. I married well.

I was on the waitlist for the RAV4 Prime earlier this year but decided to back out after hearing the asking price. Although gas prices are high, the overall savings from not buying a brand new car is still greater than the increased gas prices I'm paying.

[GS8]

All my cars require premium. My Infiniti's gas tank is huge too. Easy $105 fill up from near E and this was earlier this year. Haven't done it yet but it's currently half tank so may as well let it continue to fall

https://i.gifer.com/R1O.gif

[yray]

So everyone here drivin balling cars that require 91 or 94 or what?!?!

Nothin like emptying the bank account and burning dinosaurs in the same time

mgb needs 94 because no ethanol :alone:

[Traum]

My 100hp car is ECU-tuned to require 91 octane gas, but it really runs best when it is on Shell V-Power and Chevron 94, both of which I think are 28¢/L higher than regular gas. :alonehappy:

[Gumby]

I plated my M3 for the year... Gotta drive it. But gas is so expensive aghhhh.

Can't decide whether to use my JOURNIE discount (7c/L) on 100L of 87 or 100L of 91. For the daily or for the weekend car that also gets driven?
I have wondered the same thing for my Pilot/Civic (87) and M340 (91)!

Then I realized it doesn’t matter, either way you’re saving 7c/L regardless of which type of gas you get. If it was a percent off, then obviously you’d use it on the more expensive grade! :)

[CorneringArtist]

My car can run 87, but gets full power on 91. You can guess which option I take especially since I don't want to nuke my turbo.

[SSM_DC5]

I have wondered the same thing for my Pilot/Civic (87) and M340 (91)!

Then I realized it doesn’t matter, either way you’re saving 7c/L regardless of which type of gas you get. If it was a percent off, then obviously you’d use it on the more expensive grade! :)

cliff notes for journie? 7 cents look enticing, but i don't bank with cibc. Too busy trying to research appliances these days.

[Gumby]

cliff notes for journie? 7 cents look enticing, but i don't bank with cibc. Too busy trying to research appliances these days.
Cliff notes: you get 1 point per litre of gas, and 2 points for every $1 you spend in store. There are 3 tiers of rewards, at the 75, 150, and 300 point marks. At the first and second tiers, you get a few options for free candy/snacks/drinks in store (or just bonus points). Tier 3 is the 7c/L x100 L discount. After hitting 300 points the cycle starts over.

There can be point promos, and if you bank with CIBC the points accumulate faster.

[BIC_BAWS]

Cliff notes: you get 1 point per litre of gas, and 2 points for every $1 you spend in store. There are 3 tiers of rewards, at the 75, 150, and 300 point marks. At the first and second tiers, you get a few options for free candy/snacks/drinks in store (or just bonus points). Tier 3 is the 7c/L x100 L discount. After hitting 300 points the cycle starts over.



There can be point promos, and if you bank with CIBC the points accumulate faster.If you bank with cibc it's 10c/L

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[SSM_DC5]

Can multiple people use the same account? With Shell, I've been typing in the air miles # to pool it all in 1 account.

And if it cycles once it reaches 300, does that mean I need to keep a close eye on my points to make the most of the discount at 300?

[BIC_BAWS]

And if it cycles once it reaches 300, does that mean I need to keep a close eye on my points to make the most of the discount at 300?

With the JOURNIE app, it'll give you a notification that you reached 300pts. However, since it's $0.07/L discount up to 100L, I keep an eye on it so I grab my Jerry cans and not fill up 40L at 7c off.



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[donk.]

Having all these accounts, cards, "savings websites", couponing is a waste of time

By the time you make account, give away all your information to advertising and marketing companies, fill your wallet with 20 "membership" cards, spend 3hrs trying to redeem blackout day flights, buy shit you dont need, spam emails with "deals"

All over what, to save 7$ once a year?

Cashback credit card, done

[JDMDreams]

^^ we need to open Point Roberts, just point Roberts to save their economy. Need that sweet sweet Murica 92 juice.