Comments on: The roller coaster of gas prices http://blogs.e-rockford.com/thepassengerseat/2007/10/26/the-roller-coaster-of-gas-prices/ Whether you ride, drive or fly, transportation issues affect everyone. Especially when fuel prices are so high. Join Thomas V. Bona as he examines the things that make the world move. Thu, 4 Dec 2008 03:08:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.4 By: Thomas V. Bona http://blogs.e-rockford.com/thepassengerseat/2007/10/26/the-roller-coaster-of-gas-prices/#comment-5 Thomas V. Bona Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:52:58 +0000 http://blogs.e-rockford.com/thepassengerseat/2007/10/26/the-roller-coaster-of-gas-prices/#comment-5 Bob, I'm interested in what you're referring to in number 1. Judging by numbers as Illinoisgasprices.com and Chicagogasprices.com, there is still a gap that high in places, especially central Chicago ($3.19 a gallon, yikes). On fuelgaugereport.com, the prices are metro areas, so Chicago is dropped down by the cheaper suburbs. But then again, I'm still relatively new here, so I don't know all the history. I imagine Rockford's prices have increased over the years partly because the cost of living and the cost of business has gone up for everyone (including retailers). If you look at the map <a href="http://www.illinoisgasprices.com/price_by_county.aspx" rel="nofollow">here</a> our prices are the norm, not the exception, in Illinois (and surrounding states). I'll have to look into the diesel question. Do any other readers have an idea? Bob,

I’m interested in what you’re referring to in number 1. Judging by numbers as Illinoisgasprices.com and Chicagogasprices.com, there is still a gap that high in places, especially central Chicago ($3.19 a gallon, yikes). On fuelgaugereport.com, the prices are metro areas, so Chicago is dropped down by the cheaper suburbs.

But then again, I’m still relatively new here, so I don’t know all the history. I imagine Rockford’s prices have increased over the years partly because the cost of living and the cost of business has gone up for everyone (including retailers). If you look at the map here our prices are the norm, not the exception, in Illinois (and surrounding states).

I’ll have to look into the diesel question. Do any other readers have an idea?

]]> By: Robert Trojan http://blogs.e-rockford.com/thepassengerseat/2007/10/26/the-roller-coaster-of-gas-prices/#comment-4 Robert Trojan Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:26:23 +0000 http://blogs.e-rockford.com/thepassengerseat/2007/10/26/the-roller-coaster-of-gas-prices/#comment-4 I find two things odd: 1. It used to be that the gas price differential between Chicago and Rockford was $.20-.25 higher in Chicago; now they are the same. Local gouging? 2. Why is diesel so much cheaper in Europe/Italy compared to petroleum? Like 25% lower as I experienced in 2005. Also 40% of cars in Italy are diesel driven. Wonder why? I find two things odd:
1. It used to be that the gas price differential between Chicago and Rockford was $.20-.25 higher in Chicago; now they are the same. Local gouging?
2. Why is diesel so much cheaper in Europe/Italy compared to petroleum? Like 25% lower as I experienced in 2005. Also 40% of cars in Italy are diesel driven. Wonder why?

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