E TX it is about 2.50 +/-. The gain is in an
engine that is more long lasting than gasoline and the mileage won't be cut in
half when you tow. Not that easy to just translate numbers but need to be
aware of proportionality. Back in 1969, two adults could be fed with $15 a
week. Gas was .20+/- and would go down to ten cents during price
wars. In 73 we had to line up for gasoline and the price skyjacketed due
to the mid east mess. In 1978, we complained when gas was 46 cents a
gallon and I quit buying butter when it hit over a dollar a pound. A fancy
house in the late 60's was $40,000, now that same house is work 3-4 times that
amount. We have fancy electronncs that are cheap and easy to obtain.
I do question when the prices take sudden jumps but
there are people out there betting on the amount of fuel being used and
therefore the major price jumps. Sort of like gambling on how cold the
winter will be.
The fact that Exxon has made record profits is a
hint that we are being used by some unscrupulous businesses.
IHMO
