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Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and any other aspects of this important segment of our economy. They’ll use this blog to get the word out and solicit feedback on local and global manufacturing. They hope to better engage our employers, employees and our future work force and increase their understanding of manufacturing.

Archive for July 23rd, 2008

Low Gas Prices in Rockford?

3 comments July 23rd, 2008

Think gas prices are high here? Check them out in the U.K.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2008/jul/12/motoring.consumeraffairs

The latest prices in Leicester, England are 118.9 pence/litre. That’s 1.189 British pounds per litre.

There are .26 U.S. gallons in one litre or 3.8 litres in one U.S. gallon.

The current exchange rate is 1 British pound equals $1.99.

So 1.189 times 3.8 times $1.99 equals $9.14 per gallon. Blimey!

Makes our prices look pretty good, don’t you think?

Cheerio, mates!!