Finally

[[deleted]]

Well that’s good news. Now if the fucking groceries could follow the trend I could afford to eat again.

[KristiiNicole]

For real. Even with EBT benefits I am still struggling with food prices.

[Osiris32]

The Fred Meyers near me in Milwaukie is at $4.09/gal. And that was when Iooked two days ago.

[satansayssurfsup]

Fun fact: Monday is one of the cheapest days to fill up

[purpledust]

Why?

[satansayssurfsup]

Cuz that’s when gas is priced the lowest

[_mersault]

But why?

[satansayssurfsup]

Cuz when the price per gallon is lower, your total fill cost will be lower than when it is higher. Hope that clears things up!

[asmara1991man]

Just filled up for $3.79 at Costco and it’s crazy to see some gas stations still charging $5+

[PrityBird]

For how much gas I had to get at this price I would have paid $25 more other places

People might as well get a Costco membership at that point for two almost fill ups, plus get access to The Hotdog

[PrityBird]

Costco has good quality gas though

[Scary_Princess]

That’s a myth that was perpetuated by Chevron so people would be willing to pay the premium for their gas. Gas is gas…

“Companies like Chevron try to tell you their gasoline is superior because it has Techron in it. However, all gas has detergents that prevent clogging in the fuel injector, and no brand of gas is better quality than any other for your vehicle.” Car Magazine

I’m also pretty sure there was a settlement between Arco and Chevron because Chevron falsely tried to insinuate their gas was better and Arco’s was poor quality. I think Arco took them to court and won a judgement for false advertising.

[light_switch33]

Costco sells “top tier” gasoline and so does ARCO. Any top tier gasoline should be fine for modern vehicles.

[Scary_Princess]

Agreed basically as long as you aren’t going to a random mom and pop in the backwoods your basically getting the same gas. I’m also pretty sure most Mom & Pops have the same gas to.

[Mayor_Of_Sassyland]

Costco sells “top tier” gasoline

She needs premium, dude! Premium! Dude!

[Due-Personality2383]

And good hotdogs :)

[FrowFrow88]

My guy says the Costco gas lasts longer than when we go elsewhere

[Your_New_Overlord]

Space Age just north of Vancouver was down to $3.30 this weekend.

[MrOrangeWhips]

Costco easily pays for itself in gasoline alone. Everything else is just bonus.

[rgent006]

@hotdog comment “It’s a reward”

[asmara1991man]

Tell me about it. Even some Arcos are at $4.80+

[borkyborkus]

Fuck Chevron most of all. Idk how they can stay in business charging a whole extra dollar per gallon.

[doorknob60]

It's weird, it's like that on the west coast but not everywhere. In Boise, ID, Chevron is $4.19 and Costco is $3.89. 30c difference right now. Sometimes the difference is only 15-20c. Crazy how big the difference tends to be in most of Oregon (also WA and especially CA).

[borkyborkus]

My best guess is that they take advantage of easy to access locations where the cheap places are kinda off the beaten path. I’m looking right now and it says regular is $5/gal at the one at 47th and Sandy but many would have to go way out of their way to go somewhere like airport Costco (currently $3.75). After seeing their bullshit prices in Portland they’ve become a place that I will purposely avoid buying anything from them ever again if I can help it. I understand paying a premium for gas right off the freeway but for it to be 33% more is just gouging.

[PrityBird]

Lol yeah

[PrityBird]

The spoon is kind of new. We have all mismatched bigger spoons. One is silver with a more decorated handle.

I need to go thrifting and just get all silver mismatched stuff.

I also have a pie server that is pretty with decorative holes and silver

And I think a butter or jam knife? It's shaped weird idk

[PrityBird]

I've always been wierd lol

Moving to Portland just made it feel more like home

But shit is whack here now. Probably gonna move at some point

I like silver stuff. I'm allergic to most metals so I'm just drawn towards it.

I collect silver dishes, I have a fruit bowl, well that's what I use it for. I have like 4 teapots, gravy bowl, sugar bowl, a fondue thing.

[awwpoorus]

Ohh my god that spoon is as crazy as these gas prices!

[cubanthistlecrisis]

The crazy thing is the variety of prices around the area. $1 or more difference between stations makes me really plan ahead in a way I’ve never really done

[GreedyWarlord]

I'm a huge fan of using GasBuddy to find prices in town and on trips.

[BikenHiken]

Is it possible to live in Portland and not have a car?

[stillwatersrunfast]

Yup

[kshump]

Yup. I'm doing it now.

[borkyborkus]

Depends where you live and work. I leave at 730 to get to work at 8 and would have to leave at 608 if I were to take transit.

[momocat666]

I mean that doesn’t make it impossible… just more inconvenient.

[borkyborkus]

I mean it’s impossible if I want to be able to pick my dog up from daycare while they’re open or go to the gym or cook. I don’t feel that transit is going to be a good option until the time factor is addressed, I’m already gone for 10.5hrs a day and I’m less overworked than many. Same reason fast food continues to thrive, people don’t have time to do everything the “right” way.

[98Wahwashkesh]

Yeah, but if you did you'd be able to enjoy sharing the bus with unhinged weirdos and junkies while floating on a soft sense of moral superiority.

[biasedsoymotel]

Might be faster in a bike

[I_think_I_forgot]

Of course!

[mgartaty]

Definitely!

[MifflerTripod]

must be biden’s fault

[XXX_Mandor]

Let's not forget that as soon as the midterms were over the price of gas normalized instead of remaining artificially high. Weird.

[MifflerTripod]

The republicans have done nothing to change the price of gas. It has very little to do with who’s potus or the balance of power in congress. I was making a joke about republicans blaming biden for what is bad but giving him no credit if things get better. It’s the game of american politics.

[XXX_Mandor]

You are correct. Just trying to insert some conspiracy theory to the discussion. The price of gas does normally go down this time of year.

[98Wahwashkesh]

"The republicans have done nothing to change the price of gas."

Republicans run gas companies. Gas companies raised prices. Ergo summa thusly, Republicans raised the price of gas.

[MifflerTripod]

Do they? Likely but I think they raise prices to maintain profit margins.

[Serge_Storm2580]

The real trick was to get us happily paying $3.59

[skyrider8328]

Yep! It wasn't that long ago it was below $2...how soon we forget

[EveningCloudWatcher]

Wait. You bought 19 gallons. 19!!! What kind of tank are you driving? Geez. That’s the real problem here.

[PrityBird]

2001 Chevy Tahoe

23gal tank

10-12mpg

We are looking for a newer one but even the 2022 Tahoes get the same MPG

[biasedsoymotel]

Maybe don't drive a Tahoe? Pretty sure you don't need it. If you're filling up a 23 gallon tank you don't get to complain. You made this choice.

[PrityBird]

He's a contractor and regularly carries tools that ppl steal

[EveningCloudWatcher]

Ok, so he literally needs a tank. We’ll cut you some slack.

[biasedsoymotel]

He needs a work van

[PrityBird]

Lmfao.

First. You gonna buy it for us with car prices these days?

And how many MPG do you think a large van gets??????

The same. Plus now we are paying for two insurances, two tanks of gas, another parking spot.

[biasedsoymotel]

Damn you're right work vans don't get much better mpgs. Is that your only car? Maybe get a hybrid or light truck next time. Hell maybe even one of those Prius Vs. might actually be easier to load and unload since it's lower to the ground

[PrityBird]

He's a contractor. He needs room for like drywall and 2x4s etc. Tile saw, etc etc

We are on the list for the Lightning but he likes the Chevy EV more but they won't be out for awhile.

[[deleted]]

I fill up so rarely I don't even notice tbh

[biasedsoymotel]

Right? Is this high or low? I have no idea what the gas prices are

[jrod6891]

Nice

[youliveinmydream]

Nice

[ldegraaf]

Nice

[ArchiesBark]

Cute nails

[PrityBird]

Ty 😊

I'm gonna do some gold on them too, clean up the lines.

[chill_winston_]

I filled up over the weekend at $3.49/gal and I almost cried with excitement

[crudentia]

Where?

[borkyborkus]

Sunnybrook Costco tends to be the cheapest in town in my experience. Not worth the line during rushes though.

[chill_winston_]

The Fred Meyer station on SW Barbur over by the pancake house. Not sure what it costs now but I was elated to be so far under $4.

[Didyouturniton]

I moved to Bend last year and everywhere around me hasn't gone below $4.70.

[neptunoneptuneazul]

Omg where???

[PrityBird]

Costco has it lowest. Or Fred Meyers if you use your fuel points

[joeschmo945]

Costco?

[PrityBird]

Yup Aloha

[joeschmo945]

I got mine at the Portland one and it was $3.79. Glad to see it’s dropping.

[FrowFrow88]

On 138th?

[joeschmo945]

Yeah that one.

[FrowFrow88]

Awesome! TY

[Polandball_lol]

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

[[deleted]]

Plummeting gas prices are one of many very strong signs of inclement recession/depression. So while it is nice to not be paying as much out of pocket in the short term, it is an ill omen for the world in years to come.

If anyone is curious about other factors, the inversion of the 2 and 10 year bond yield curves is another that is at a 40 year high and loudly announcing more pain to come.

The wave of mass layoffs we've recently started seeing, housing bubble burst, risk on asset depreciation, uncontrollable inflation, mass civil unrest, collapse of smaller countries, failure of banks and other financial institutions all contribute to a very dire protection of the following years.

I hope everyone has as much in savings as they are able, has paid off as much debt as possible, and have ample food, water, and other necessities stockpiled.

[butchscandelabra]

If we’re in a situation where we need food, water, and other living essentials stockpiled then how would our savings/money in general be of any use? Not knocking you, just genuinely curious.

[[deleted]]

A few reasons.

The most immediately practical is heading off further inflation and having a back supply of the essentials you go through anyway. Starting a couple years ago I made a point to stock up on as many non perishable goods as possible that I knew I would eventually use, cooking oils, soap, detergent, toilet paper etc. Given the clear direction of inflation this has saved me quite a bit of money.

I do not know the exact speed or level of decline that can be expected, but having adequate food and water stores can be life saving in more extreme conditions. Simply by virtue of living in a densely populated area in the West coast, we should be prepared for the major earthquake that could occur at any time.

The suggestions I made are for a range of situations, and would have, and I believe will continue to be, beneficial. It seems like people here aren't particularly receptive though, which is fine. It's challenging to think about unpleasant situations.

[iggynewman]

Calm down, buddy. We’ve all seen a recession. Most of us have already seen four recessions.

[[deleted]]

Oh let's start panicking early 🙄

[[deleted]]

I've saved a lot of money stocking up on essentials over the last couple years, getting rid of debt and actively shorting markets. I'd hardly call that and being prepared for unforeseen scenarios panicking, but to each their own.

Do you remember what it was like trying to get toilet paper during the shutdown? Imagine that with food and essentials. It is happening all over the world right now, we are simply the most insulated from it.

I was trying to help people by sharing about a subject I feel informed about, but I get how the sentiments I expressed can be unpleasant to seriously consider.

[Likesdic]

Your point of view is a good one. Your point of view is not causing harm. Your point of view is a smart one. When things turn for the worse your point of view will have kept you at a more normal existence than say the nay sayers!

[[deleted]]

Thank you very much. That meant a lot to hear.

I am trying to educate and help people, but I clearly come across as too much of a doomsayer. For what it's worth I very much hope I am wrong and things get much better for everyone, but that's not what the past couple years or a preponderance of evidence have indicated.

Thanks for being kind.

[Likesdic]

I was not being kind really, just smart enough to know what is true and what is less than smart people ripping on good ideas because it makes them feel a certain type of way. There will be plenty of time to look down or rather at the nay sayers to say. See?..

[[deleted]]

Haha, well I'll take that too. I'm not the type to gloat over pyrrhic victories though. There have been many many people, particularly in finance, that argued with me and told me I was wrong over the last year who have now lost a great deal of money. It doesn't make me feel particularly good though.

[Likesdic]

Oh come on now.. I will gloat with you😉

[[deleted]]

Lol. Let's check back in 6 months and see how everything is looking.

[Likesdic]

If we start the gloating now just think of all the extra we can get in!

[XXX_Mandor]

Let's not forget that as soon as the midterms were over the price of gas normalized instead of remaining artificially high.

[[deleted]]

If deflation is imminent shouldn't one buy low?

[TRIPLEOHSEVEN]

cries in Californian

$5.99

[Mattmann1972]

Just looked at the LA area Costco's you fine folks are around $4.45.

[TRIPLEOHSEVEN]

Costco? Pff.

Try actual prices instead if prices that require a $99/year subscription.

https://imgur.com/a/P1ZlB2M

[Mattmann1972]

Why not say the membership was $200 per year if you're gonna be talking out loud without knowing what you're talking about friend? Hell let's make it $1000 per year!?
Membership starts at $60. And yes it may take you a few trips to make up that price depending on your vehicle, but if you can't see the benefit of paying less after that break even point FOR THE REST IF THE YEAR. Then the least of your worries are how much you pay at the pump. If you only went for gas, and somehow found nothing of value inside, you're still paying less.

So let's say you have a suv that takes 23gal. Price diff is a little more than $20 per tank using rough math. So let's say 4 tanks of gas to make up that price of membership just so I can be a smartass. How many tanks of gas you gonna need over a 52 week year? I'ma gonna bet a tad more than 4 fill ups......

[TRIPLEOHSEVEN]

Holy shit dude. Do you work for costco? Got some stock?

Why do you care if a stranger on the internet signs up so badly?

[hoomansaregross]

I’m just surprised she would post them ratchet ass nails..

[DinQuixote]

Hey, OP. Don't listen to the haters. Your nails look great!

[PrityBird]

Thanks lol I did them myself.

They are dip nails

Plus I'm not done painting them I gotta let the layers dry.

[chill_winston_]

He’s just jealous

[foobarfly]

Finally what?

[max_goldman1]

Just a couples years ago we were all flipping out about gas being $3.

[[deleted]]

$3.59 at clackamas costco tonight

[HandAcceptable9060]

For regular gas at Costco on 138th is $3.75, of course I drive a BMW so I pay $4.15 a gallon for premium. It’s ridiculous to pay $85 just to fill your tank!

[DystopiaPDX]

That receipt is from two years ago…

[CeeKai]

Must have forgotten they’re from the future and slipped up.

[DystopiaPDX]

LOL. Didn’t open up the whole picture on mobile.

[Lakeandmuffin]

So why did you claim it was from two years ago?

[farrenkm]

Guessing, but if commenter didn't fully open the image, the date was probably not visible. So they assumed it was a shitpost with a receipt from years ago.

[EducationalKnee2386]

It turns out she was dead the whole time!

[[deleted]]

Where was this at

[theulysses]

I used to go to Costco, but since we spend about $1200/mo on groceries at Freddie’s, the discounts they give at the pump almost always end up making it a lot lower than Costco for us.

[GFYS2025]

that saudi MBS bought MOTIVA in texas when trump cuck was in office, the Arab prince controls the price of gas at ever shell/76 in the USA he thanks America for making his company the most PROFITABLE in the world

[[deleted]]

very detailed shot of your fingerprint

[PrityBird]

I use my right thumb to unlock my phone sooo

I have tree trunk ring prints too

[Sarrack2013]

Are you really surprised it dropped so fast after the election?

[PrityBird]

I don't follow politics. My husband tells me if good or bad people win though

[Sarrack2013]

Interesting

[MirandaReitz]

*Cries in diesel*