Fuel

Just a quick post. We filled up the truck today with diesel. Just $3.89 a gallon! That is $.15 less than our last fill up and the first time in a month that it was under $4. Starting to celebrate Mitch's graduation tonight. I may have to make a toast to lower fuel prices - even if it is temporary!

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  1. MerikayMay 21, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    i guess the oil companies heard I have sacked my RV plan for the future.

    Maybe gas will stay low until the idea resurfaces!

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  2. Carol KerrMay 21, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Somewhat sad that we are celebrating $3.89 diesel prices, but cause for celebration none the less!

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  3. Jim and SandieMay 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    That's a great price for diesel. Now if it would just drop another $.50 a gallon. Then we could really party.

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  4. Mike & TerryMay 21, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Nothing less than $4 in Washington State (at least what we have seen). The cheapest we found in the Tri-Cities was $4.35 a gallon. Ouch! Good thing we are staying in one place for the summer.

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  5. owensontheroadMay 21, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Such a blessing when we can save money on fuel!

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  6. Lee and LoralieMay 21, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    wow..send some of those prices our way! The west coast is really high.

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