Don't buy gas on 5/15!

Anybody else get this e-mail? I also saw this on the news...


Don't pump gas on may 15th.

In April, 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.

On May 15th, 2007 all internet users are asked to not go to a gas station and pump gas in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.

There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network, and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.

If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take $2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companies pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and lets try to put a dent in the middle eastern oil industry for at least one day.

If you agree (and I can't see why you wouldn't) resend this to everyone on your contact list with it saying ''Don't pump gas on May 15th".

Just got a text about it! Crazy #'s!!! :eek:

*twitches and goes off to vent anger on something small and helpless*
I am so tired of this thing.

Is it wrong of me to point out the price you find so bad is less than half of what everyone pays over here and that the company will make the money back the next day when everyone "catches up" on their petrol? :bolt:
If the petrol not bought is an actual reduction in sales over the week then I am all for it and can you put in a good word for british prices too?


dr del

that totally won't work. the only way to even make an impact would be to not buy from a specific company... like esso for example for a month. that would start gas wars and prices would go down temporarily.

i agree with derek and that was my response when i was told about it... they just make the money the day before or the day after!

Bogus.

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Originally Posted by xdeus

Bogus.

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You beat me to it.

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

that totally won't work. the only way to even make an impact would be to not buy from a specific company... like esso for example for a month. that would start gas wars and prices would go down temporarily.

i agree with derek and that was my response when i was told about it... they just make the money the day before or the day after!

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Is it still Esso in Canaduh or is it Exxon?

They had this on the news again today. I still find it so hard to believe that people still think a "gas out day" will do anything at all. Its ridiculous! So what if you need gas and got it yesterday or tomorrow your still using the same amount as you would have. Even if for one day the oil profits did feel anything the day before or after would be that much better for them.

If people want to try and fight prices the focus needs to be on certain companies (as mentioned above)...or more importantly change driving habits. Everyone should get motorcycles and scooters! LOL I ride mine all summer long to work and it does save us some money. We are actually looking at purchasing a 180cc scooter for my wife to use when she doesn't need a vehicle with 4 wheels.

On the news this morning they where talking about how a gas out day, if any affect was had it would probably push prices higher...not lower. By throwing off the "balance" of the industry it would likely drive prices up more rather than lower them as any irregularity causes price increases.

I agree wth Del. :)

Prices are at 2.89 per gal unleaded.

this is a ridiculous price but I don't think 1 day is going to make an impact at all. Maybe they would lose a couple dollars...but will they really?

a week would make a bigger impact!

But seriously...who is gonna do that!

I know I can't! I have errands to run and kids to tote around.

Although...I didn't plan on this, I did get my gas yesterday so I don' need any today!