Why are we so concerned with fuel prices?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by blairandgretchen, Mar 6, 2022.

Will increased fuel costs put you out of business?

Poll closed Apr 3, 2022.
  1. Yes

    8 vote(s)
    5.2%
  2. No

    111 vote(s)
    72.5%
  3. Possibly

    34 vote(s)
    22.2%
  1. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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  3. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    And a lot of these lefty states wanna put a stop to burning firewood. Your gonna see a lot of people switch back to burning wood
     
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  4. JoeTruck

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    $4.99 at the TA in Strafford, Mo
    $5.03 at the loves
    $4.75 at the Mom and Pop next door
     
  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Filled the tank in the Dodge Challenger, $55.

    Gets 25mpg.
     
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  6. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    Nah. This week 80% of the country thinks its Ukraine’s fault. They already forgot what happened last week.
     
  7. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    How much will it cost the company providing that oil to replace that oil? It's a business not a charity. SMH
     
  8. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Calm down comrade, the high prices are also going to help Putin, so that should take the sting out of it.
     
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  9. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    Ever considered burning used/waste oil from your equipment?
     
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  10. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    I'm just going by what the site owners state and they claim it's unmoderated.
     
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  11. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    HEY HEY HAAAAAAAY -

    Don't get this one kicked into the politics crud heap.
     
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