Gas Prices In Kentucky Hit $4.69
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Posted: 8:30 AM Sep 12, 2008
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It's a shock at the pump, an "Ike Spike" a lot of drivers didn't expect. Gas prices hit a record high in parts of Kentucky on Friday, close to 5 dollars a gallon.

Analysts say the hurricane is to blame.

Gas in western Kentucky jumped a dollar late Thursday night, up to $4.69 a gallon. That had people waiting in long lines in Bowling Green at the few stations that haven't made the price change yet.

It's a similar scene in Lexington where prices are increasing today and people are trying to beat them. Many stations were selling for $3.72 on Friday morning.

Some regional gas stations have run out of gas.

That's the situation in Knoxville, Tennessee. Several stations there are either running out of, or limiting customers to 10 gallon purchases.

The soaring prices came on the same day as the price of crude oil dipped beneath the $100 mark for the first time in five months

Exxon Mobil Corp., Valero Energy Corp., Conoco-Phillips and Marathon Oil are among the companies that have stopped refinery operations on the Texas coast.
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Posted by: Lucy Location: Frankfort on Sep 17, 2008 at 10:52 AM
I made a prediction to friends in April that gas prices would hit $7 a gallon in October...well, it's getting there ! I took some of the stimulus check the Federal government gave us and bought a niffty bicycle. At least, I can peddle my way around. You gotta remember how to play 'dodge ball' when it comes to living today. In my humble opinion, it is only going to get worse. Don't overextend yourself by trying to "keep up with the Jones"....they may just be living on credit, too.
Posted by: alicia Location: hazard on Sep 17, 2008 at 09:28 AM
i think that all they are doing is gas gouging. i think that it is not far to the community that we have to pay these high gas prices for nothing. i think that the gas stations that are taking advantage of the situation should be fined or some disciplinary actions should be taken. the people of this community are barely making it from pay check to pay check. the gas prices are not helping our situation.
Posted by: Jeff Location: Lex on Sep 16, 2008 at 08:29 PM
You know what the difference between a Democrat and Republician....nothing when it comes to $$$$$
Posted by: TG Location: Kentucky on Sep 16, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Yes, it's true, the Dem's control Congress. This has been just for the past two (2) years. But, for the previous six (6) years before, the Rep's controlled both. We got lot's done those first six years - the main thing being a war that will rage forever. I only hope not. We are still getting the effects of the previous six (6) years of the Rep's rule. Let's hope for change, no matter who will be in charge.......
Posted by: bill Location: barbourville on Sep 16, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Just think 8 years ago everyone was all up in the air over Bill's sex life. My how things have changed.No reson to fuss now just pay the oil gods and be happy. The Lord made them to you know.
Posted by: Mike Location: Danville on Sep 16, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Update: Oil was down to around $92 a barrell yesterday, and gas stilla above $4 a gallon in places. Go figure. Just like after Katrina. The gas prices have nothing to do with the cost of oil, it has to do with how much money, the distributors want to make. Ok, the AG is investigating and fining for gouging. Who is going to get he money from the fines? I am sure it is not me.
Posted by: Hey evelyn in green acres on Sep 16, 2008 at 01:14 PM
who controls Congress? Oh yeah, the Dems. You lady, are an idiot!
Posted by: Evelyn Location: green acres on Sep 16, 2008 at 06:05 AM
more of the same with Bush/McCain. Give me change or give me a ticket outta here.
Posted by: Edna Location: ky on Sep 15, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Lower gas prices so my family can eat
Posted by: Kendra Location: Ky on Sep 15, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Gas prices suck big time... us poor people can't afford to go anywhere. The gov needs to get off their high horses and think about other people for a change. Gas can be cheaper. Give everyone a break you greedy hot heads. Not everything is about you. You have robbed us enough and its time for it to stop. Your asking for another revoulution if you keep going on the way you are. SO do everyone a favor lower the prices or get out of office Cause YOU AIN'T WORTH NUTTIN if you don't something to get people back on your side.
Posted by: ford macneill Location: morehead on Sep 15, 2008 at 09:41 PM
This is why crystal transfer technology is in need of development. Sure, something awful can happen like what happened to the first three hamsters and Dr. Fleinburg, but hamsters are rodents and Dr. F's complexion is improving everyday. Still, you can't help but wonder if they had made rails out of all the metal in the drilling equipment, pipelines, and tanker ships, couldnt we have roller coasters pretty much taking us everywhere.
Posted by: Tim Location: Floyd Co. on Sep 15, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Instead of sending soldiers oversees, we should send them to the gas distributor's front lawn. FREEDOM FROM THE MAN!
Posted by: Hershel Location: Pikeville KY. on Sep 15, 2008 at 07:15 PM
You would not post my comments
Posted by: TG Location: Kentucky on Sep 15, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Where does one start. Myself, I hate these prices. What can we do? Will a new party in Washington solve the problem? Will a new senator from KY solve the problem? Who know's. They all lie, right? I'm sick of it. I think the oil companies and gas station's can do and will do whatever they want. It pretty evident, right? I remember years back, we never had this problem when a storm would come thru the Gulf. Now, all we have to have is an oil company exec sneeze and the price goes up. Folks, this is a pure example of the "gouge" and it's a shame we have our wonderful leaders in Washington looking the other way and will not raise a hand to do anything about it. They are the one's getting rich, off of us.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 15, 2008 at 03:23 PM
gas companies are gouging us to death
Posted by: Will on Sep 15, 2008 at 01:53 PM
whose with me, the 2nd american revoulution.
Posted by: cahall Location: Virginia on Sep 15, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Friday morning my friend received a call from the gas distributor in his area. The message was simple. Raise the price on your pumps to 3.99. The gas was already in the ground at that location. This station was an independent station and chose to leave the price at the previous amount. The station sold $5,000 worth of gas on Friday. Another load came to the station the next day. The price raised considerably the next day. I'm sure if the distributor knew that his instructions had not been followed there would have been retribution. Most independent stations have not been able to survive and have sold out to distributors so they can have a monopoly on sales. I say that the state has no interest in doing anything. If they would really dig some of these distributors could be fined and jailed.
Posted by: Debbie Location: Ky on Sep 15, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Hurricane IKE had little to do with the jump in gas I think it was more like HURRICANE BUSH-AND WINDY CHANEY WHEN IS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE GOING TO SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!
Posted by: MB Location: Jackson Co on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:40 PM
"A Location: R": The end comes for each and every one of us at some time. Whether from our Lord's return or the last beat of our own heart, the world will cease to exist for each one of us. The point is, we have to be ready to meet our Lord BEFORE that happens. Psalms 33:12 says, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance." and in verses 18-19 "Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine." Our nation has been blessed so very much from God, and He has kept his hand of protection over us. But, we (our nation as a whole) took that for granted and decided to be arrogant and do what was pleasing in our own eyes - no longer fearing God or even believing in Him! Romans 14:10 "For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God." Now, He's warning us out of love.
Posted by: cr Location: Letcher County on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:09 PM
When are people going to wise up, and become patriotic? How? Stop buying foreign oil, cars, and other stuff. We buy all this stuff, then complain that we are out of work and gas prices are going up. How can we avoid high gas prices? Buy an American Made hybrid now, and when the American made electric car (Chevrolet Volt) comes out, buy it. Then we will be using American Coal, not foreign oil. But, the environmentalists (who are eco-terrorists) will tell you if you do this the world will come to an end. Get Real! We need to save this country first, become energy independent, become fiscally independent, then we can save the world. Environmentalists work for the terrorists because they know that energy is what made this country great, and if they force us to depend on them for it, they will take us over. This is Truth. Think about it. Believe it.
Posted by: Eldon Location: Bronston, KY on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I reported gas gouging in this area and this is the answer I got back from the office of consumer protection. ---------- ------- --- Thank you for your e-mail. We understand and share your concern over gas prices. Despite a common misconception, there is no law that routinely governs the price of gasoline and gasoline is not regulated in the same manner as, for example, electric, natural gas and water companies. Antitrust and consumer protection laws in this area are extremely complex. Pricing conduct which may appear unfair may nevertheless be within the purview of market participants and part of the capitalist system which provides a free market, subject of course to fair competition and prohibitions on collusion.
Posted by: kim Location: ky on Sep 15, 2008 at 11:36 AM
As of yesterday it was still 3.99, today I am not for sure. I live 7 miles from town and 30 miles from the nearest larger towns. I stay clear of the ones who constantly raise it up and down. If they hike like some stations I don't buy from them. No matter what they monolpolize our lives with these outrageous prices. And I DO NOT EVER BUT FROM *** SPEEDWAY***
Posted by: shadbolt Location: Simpsonville on Sep 15, 2008 at 10:11 AM
National news reports little damage to refineries today (9:30am, Monday 9/15) with gas dropping around $97 a barrel. When I bought gas this morning near Frankfort it was $4.03 regular a gallon. I know. From what I'm reading this is good. Someone wanted advice on what to do. Here's some advice. Find the owners (not the managers or employees) of the local supply companies and even the stations in your local area and picket their office or send them letters upon letters of mail. Call or e-mail them. Stop shopping there when you have a choice and make it known. Hound them within your legal limits. Be united as a group. Be civil, don't riot. Do not intend to harm or threaten. Your not defenseless. Let it be known how you feel. If you can't make immediate change from the top, start from the bottom. This talking of ousting leaders and revolting is just plain ignorance. We need to not act like adolescents about this. Be civil but demand action from the REAL local business owners.
Posted by: Donna Location: West Liberty on Sep 15, 2008 at 09:21 AM
It's a disgrace the gas stations raised the price of gas before Ike hit!! now that Ike didn't cause the damage I wonder how quick the gas prices will drop -- not as fast as they went up I will bet on that!!!!! pockets being padded - the working people being taken advantage of it a shame!!!!! maybe we all should stay at home and let them drink their gas!!!
Posted by: Jason Location: Corbin on Sep 15, 2008 at 08:39 AM
In north Corbin, at the Pilot station they wanted $4.99 a gallon, and on the other side of the interstate less than 1/2 mile away they were at $3.99 How is this not price illegal? Hello Attorney General and Gov. are you going to do anything or are you just talk!!!!!
Posted by: mad in winchester on Sep 15, 2008 at 08:17 AM
lauren it might be meanial to you but not the ones of us that work hard and try to have something extra the cost of living is out of site gas just complcates the problem every thing goes up so thats a few more dollars we are not whinning we are mad I am just trying to hang on with out extras now
Posted by: JAB Location: KY on Sep 15, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Hey Anonymous, funny how you never hear, "Oh progressive thought, help me!" when you need it!!!
Posted by: dale gribble Location: arlen tx on Sep 15, 2008 at 05:00 AM
hey anonymous nobody really cares what you think. god is in control of all situations i'll pray for you.
Posted by: A Location: R on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:05 AM
@Donnie Hicks Location: Hindman Gas goes up and you think the sky is falling. Who showed you how to use a computer? Its a sad day when relgious nuts that think the world has to end in their lifetime think gas going up do to economy and corrupt politicians and oil companies decide to make money off the poor. If that was the case youd neve rbeen born the world would have ended in egypt when people couldnt afford food.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: South Eastern KY on Sep 14, 2008 at 11:40 PM
I was in Corbin and Williamsburg yesterday and today. The gas prices were $4.99 and $5.09. When will it end and go back to normal. Who can afford to go to work to pay for the gas?
Posted by: Overwhelmed Location: somewhere in kentucky on Sep 14, 2008 at 10:35 PM
for the person who said that refineries in texas weren't affected by Ike, you need to look again. that entire area is without power and several of the pipelines were damaged. as well, it takes a refinery two weeks to get back up to full production after it powers down. all of you need to get your heads out of your [edited] and take a good hard look at reality.
Posted by: Melissa Location: Kentucky on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:23 PM
W E A R E I N A " D E P R E S S T I O N "
Posted by: katrina Location: london on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:20 PM
i will keep believing in my "fairly" tale and will keep you in my prayers. everyone is entitled to their opinion...i just hope yours doesn't kill you
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:19 PM
God has EVERYTHING to do with EVERY situation 'anonymous.' I'll pray for you.
Posted by: Sarah Location: Williamsburg on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:15 PM
$4.69? Pilot in Williamsburg is $4.99!!! At the other end of town it's $4.09!!!
Posted by: Trina on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:12 PM
christmas just got a little bleaker....hope for the best.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 14, 2008 at 07:34 PM
god has nothing to do with this situation. it's people like you Katrina who hold up progressive thought when you rely on an invisible fairy tale. You people kill me
Posted by: Donnie Hicks Location: Hindman on Sep 14, 2008 at 07:00 PM
This country is falling apart and there's nothing any President is going to do about it. God is showing HIS power and HE is warning people that the time is near!!!! I hope people who have ears are listening and people who have eyes are seeing!!!
Posted by: Bobby Location: Ashland on Sep 14, 2008 at 06:30 PM
I read that some of these people think it is the distributors fault. People the refineries and distributors are in bed together. They both own gas stations. They get together and set the prices. In Ashland the stations are all owned by the distributor or the refiner. Who is going to compete with that. Gasoline is not short today, was not yesterday. It will be in about a week, so why gouge us now. I was reading this morning that Marathon raised it prices in KY. because of the refinery outage in Houston. WHAT ABOUT the Marathon refinery in Ashland. It is still running and not even at full production, I'm told. The government needs to step in and regulate the heck out of big oil. It couldn't do it itself and has caused this countries economy to almost fall. Refiners and distributors should not be allowed to be in the retail business. This could solve a lot of the competition problems.
Posted by: Katrina Location: London on Sep 14, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Hollow girl! Hate to inform you but GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL! Get prepared, things may look up for you.
Posted by: concered Location: Artemus ky on Sep 14, 2008 at 02:26 PM
The govonor need to freeze the gas prices.So if any thing is done all that they can do is lower the prices.Poor people can't afford to do nothing.Sit at the house is all the can do.What kind of life is that.Something needs to be done FAST!!!
Posted by: Mike Location: Danville on Sep 14, 2008 at 01:42 PM
OK here we are. Same thing happened with Katrina, and the gas prices did not go down after wards. Also, from what I have heard in all the news reports, is that the refineries were not affected. This was again, anothe excure for the ditributors to again raise the price of gas. If if does go down, I bet it is a lot slower going down than is was going up. I have also read, that rising oil prices do no effect gas prices for 6-8 weeks. So how can it be this storm caused the gas prices to go up. But, what can we do. The government is not going to do one thing about it.
Posted by: my opinion Location: Barbourville, Ky on Sep 14, 2008 at 11:22 AM
TO "Lauren"in Lexington. It is not just the gas prices we are complaing about. It is the money it is taking from our famlies, evidently money is of no object to you, but us little people need to survive, we do not have the extra that the economy is taking from us. If we can not afford the gas we can not afford to go to work to take care of our famlies. Are you going to help us? Why NO! There is plenty more to complain things are hard all over and some people just make it harder than others like the thieves who are to sorry to work and the freeloaders who draw assistance when they do not have to. I am sure some people need the assistance but I know a few that is just lazy.They need Keep there legs closed, and there you know what in their pants if they can not take care of what is there's
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 14, 2008 at 11:01 AM
the best thing you can do when they are gouging is to not panic and don't buy gas from the stations that jack up the price. and don't drive all over town to save ten cents a gallon! if you get ten gallons of gas, that only amounts to a $1.00 savings and you burn more than you save! by the way, rock on anonymous posters! unless you post your first and last name we are only a tiny bit more anonymous than those that use a screen name or only their first name.
Posted by: Fact Location: from my friend on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Most of the stations from the Virginia line to Ashland are owned by the distributor for this area. One independent station, owned by a friend of mine, received a phone call early Friday morning from the distributor's office telling them to raise the price to 3.99. The gas was already in their tanks and they reaped the profits from following the distributor's instructions. If the station doesn't follow suit like he's told the next shipment won't be shipped to them. This is price fixing in its truest form. The distributor needs to be taken out in cuffs. Talk gets nothing done.
Posted by: poor gal Location: Monticello KY on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:30 AM
to OK... Republicans aren't going to dig us out of this mess. they got us there in the first place, but that's not the point. Look at EVEYONE in office at the national level. I seriously doubt you see anyone making less than six figures anually. most make seven. (not all of it necessairly coming from their "public service" *rolling eyes*) no. Republicans aren't goign to get us out. Democrats aren't going to get us out of it either. Gas is going up because IT CAN. Sure, my 401K might be making money i can use in 30 years (if i could afford to put more than $50 a month into it) but when my gas bill just to get to work is higher than my house payment, that doens't really matter much. i'll be broke and on wellfair long before then. hope you guys driving the SUVs getting 9 mpg are ready to support me and my 20 kids. :)
Posted by: Joe Location: Barbourville on Sep 14, 2008 at 08:53 AM
What was that other thing Bush used to do I think he and his daddy were oil men I think Bless there little hearts
Posted by: Brandi Location: PoCo on Sep 14, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I'm so tired of gas prices. We won't be able to leave our houses pretty soon.
Posted by: John Doe Location: Kentucky on Sep 14, 2008 at 12:38 AM
I feel like I'm being bent over and gouged hard with no lube.
Posted by: Beth Location: Floyd Co. on Sep 14, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Maybe the people that is making minimum wage should quit work and let the state take care of them. That is the only way they are going to get food because all their money goes for gas to get to work..
Posted by: Sharon Location: Ky. on Sep 13, 2008 at 11:02 PM
To anonymous on Sept.13 at 9:40 a.m.. Wow i can't believe how you think you are so much better than everyone else . People like you drive the big SUV to make up for lacking small body parts. You are a real fool.I hope that something brings you off your high horse. You are no better than any one else on here. We may see times get so bad that even though you have plenty of money to buy with. It just may not be there to buy. Money is not everything!!!!
Posted by: bill Location: pikeville on Sep 13, 2008 at 09:57 PM
If they raise the price over something that might happen then it dont they should have to give your money back, thats no different than taking someones wallet on the street.
Posted by: w1233s Location: paintsville ky. on Sep 13, 2008 at 09:07 PM
When You Vote This Nov. Do A Write-in For "Some Lying Mother_u_cker" That Way You Get 2 Votes For The Price Of One 1 Republican And 1 Democrate Who Needs Names Or Partys Come November They All Lie Cheat And Steal.... That's Government
Posted by: Gonna be broke Location: Artemus Ky on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Artems Quick Market Hwy 225 Artemus went from 3.89 to 4.59 overnight.Poor people can't handle this
Posted by: jennifer Location: artemus Ky on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Gas prices are crazy,A store below my house went from 3.69 to 3.89.Overnight it jumped to 4.59 a gallon.Something needs to be down.
Posted by: Brittany Location: Kentucky on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:23 PM
i think this gas prices is crazy.I think the govement should make it easier not harder to survive.
Posted by: Amy Location: Corbin,KY on Sep 13, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Pilot in North Corbin was $4.99 a gallon. Marathon across the street was $4.50. On the south side, swifty, speedway, circle K were $3.99. This was at around 5 o'clock this afternoon while I was out. Even though it was crazy yesterday getting gas I'm glad I went ahead and filled up at $3.85. Hey a few cents adds up.
Posted by: my opinion Location: Barbourville, Ky on Sep 13, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Well made it to town today. Messer did not have gas, but they had it priced for $4.99 what are they charging for a gallon of air. They used to be the cheapest what happened there. Creek Mart was cheaper than that it was $4.20, and Shell was $3.99. It is scary when Shell is cheaper than Messer. Some people just take advantage of the little man, even though we can't afford it but what can we do
Posted by: Ty Location: Frankfort on Sep 13, 2008 at 05:19 PM
Motherof3, the problem isn't the governor. The tax you pay on gas it based on the number of gallons you buy, not the price. You pay the same tax per gallon whether gas is $5.00 or $2.00 a gallon. The people who benefit from our taxes on gas would be a lot better off if gas was $2.00 per gallon because we'd buy a lot more of it. It's not "the oil companies" or "big oil", either. As much as I'd like to blame them, "big oil" hasn't raised the prices distributors pay at the refineries (well, they have raised the prices, but not the .50-1.50/gallon we've seen at the stations). The price gouging is being done at the distributor or station level. I REALLY hope these people take a public beating (literally) for the gouging. Our AG ran on promises of protecting the people of this state. Let's hope he keeps that promise. If not, remember him in 3 years when he runs for re-election.
Posted by: motherof3 Location: Eastern KY on Sep 13, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Why should the AG and Gov. check out price gouging? Their pockets are getting the silver and gold lining from our gas money too! We pay for their joy rides and extra special trips they take remember. They get our TAX dollars and our money we bring home and have to spend on groceries and gas.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 13, 2008 at 01:31 PM
What this state needs is a research university.
Posted by: lindsey on Sep 13, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Anonymous, I feel so sorry for you, that you feel that you are above others, perhaps you were programmed that way? Anyway, you need some help, because you too could end up struggling like the rest of us, NEVER SAY NEVER.
Posted by: my opinion Location: barbourvile,ky on Sep 13, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Have not even been out today, scared to leave can not afford to leave the driveway. How can people who barely makes there bills, make it to work when gas is higher than there bills? The people who work at these restaraunts who pay rent and there other bills w/families can not afford to go to work. Everybody suggest to pull together, but nobody will everybody is out for thereselves. Famlies will have to pull together and act like famlies but they want. So who will pay the innocent will. Messer used to be the cheapest gas around, yesterday they was out.Shell was backed up three rows everybody else was out we went past Flatlick at Bp gas was $4.19. Pineville was out of gas too. People need to quit doing the needless running and do only the necesary running, even if it means doing things as a family. Famiies need to be taking care of eachother
Posted by: donnie on Sep 13, 2008 at 11:42 AM
5.00 a gallon at messers in barbourville guess they need to buy another new suv or a new truck
Posted by: MB Location: Jackson Co on Sep 13, 2008 at 11:20 AM
To "calvin Location: London": At the time that I'm making this comment, there are 120 posts/comments listed under this article. Unless I missed it, yours is the only post that tells the real and true reason why we're seeing this happen. Our nation as a whole has turned their backs and hardened their hearts to God. How can we expect Him to continue blessing and protecting our great nation, when so many have taken the world by the hand instead of Him?? PLEASE PEOPLE, open your eyes, your hearts and your Bibles. I'm telling you this with a loving heart - be ready! His coming is nigh...
Posted by: Jim Location: Sitka, KY on Sep 13, 2008 at 10:58 AM
The reason that we live in the country is to keep our distance from people that post anonymous comments, we are proud of what we say and do.
Posted by: ht Location: frankfort on Sep 13, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Maybe we should all take a few days off from work,travel, and play...no commerce, nothing. We could make a point that if things don't change soon, we're all going to be staying at home because we can't afford to drive anywhere. It's really hit bottom when the price of gas is costing some people a whole hours pay just for a gallon that might take them 20 miles down the road...probably not as far as their total travel distance to work! Lord help us all!
Posted by: Paul Location: Lex on Sep 13, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Signed an order????? put a few of these greedy b*astards in jail, that would make a point gov
Posted by: Hollow Chick Location: Up the Hollow on Sep 13, 2008 at 10:02 AM
To Christy in London: God is dead and King George is in CONTROL!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: pikeville ky on Sep 13, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Oil is below $100 a barrell and yet gas is $4.00 a gallon. The oil company is getting rich off of us poor folks.Finally a govenor has stepped in. To do something,to repay consumers for the gas bought during the high prices the gas stations should price gas way below to make the difference during the charging of $4.00 a gallon.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 13, 2008 at 09:40 AM
My SUV gets 9 MPG. I'm somebody!!! Who cares about you little people!!!
Posted by: Mike Location: KY on Sep 13, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Dear Anonymous, kiss my pick-up driving, ale-8 drinking, shotgun packing, country a**. And stay whereever in the hell they sell Grippos(probably north of the Ohio River).
Posted by: ok on Sep 13, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Ok, you are blaming a polictical party for the price increase. Sounds kind of crazy.I would blame mother nature if, you need to blame someone. You will vote for a real change, like allowing the killing of babies in the womb. I think you want the rep. in because they are the ones who want to drill here. Read up on your options for president!!!
Posted by: richard Location: somerset on Sep 13, 2008 at 09:27 AM
IF YOU ARE IN SOMERSET YOU DONT HAVE TO WAIT FOR HURRICANE WARNINGS FOR PRICE GOUGING. JUST CHECK THE PUMPS ON TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY AND YOU WILL SEE .20 .30 INCREASE ON PRICES ANY TIME THERE IS SOMTHING GOING ON .
Posted by: lindsey on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:50 AM
this is ridiculous, plain talk it is PRICE GAUGING, and I also agree with calvin about the coming of jesus christ, their will be twice as much poverty, people will have to quit their jobs, and won't be able to afford food and medication because of the high gas prices.
Posted by: Mad Location: Pikeville on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:29 AM
So the Governor signs order to stop price gouging! What is going to be done to the people that are doing it? Do we get our money back?
Posted by: Carl on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:27 AM
hope all the Republicans are happy now and at Christmas time when everything is missed. I am voting for real change come November.
Posted by: TC Location: Richmond on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:12 AM
OPEC has decided to slow production so that the per barrel price will stay above $100. It's our dependence on foreign that is causing this and if you vote the wrong person into office we will continue to see OPEC(Muslims, communist and others who do not support the USA) dictate prices.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 13, 2008 at 07:59 AM
I can't afford to get in my 12 mpg suv and go 4 miles down the road to buy an Ale 8 and some Grippos. Boo Hoo Boo Hoo. City folk walk, ride a bicycle, catch a bus etc. etc. Country bumpkins drive around like nomads. Country bumpkin commuters live in BFE and drive countless miles to get to work or to just buy simple items from grocery stores. If its such a pain, move closer to work and civilization.
Posted by: Hershel Location: Pikeville KY. on Sep 13, 2008 at 07:47 AM
Yes some peopel go to jail for stealing but oil company get by and gas stations do too our. Goverment is no better then oil companys our country is no better then other countrys in treating ther people the way that they treat them may God forgive the leaders of this country
Posted by: henry Location: letcher on Sep 13, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Tim, first mistake was saying we had any leaders in Washington or Frankfort, fire all of the so called leaders in Washington and the states and locals will get the message. "TIME FOR A THIRD PARTY AND TERM LIMITS ON THE GREEDY SCUM IN WASHINGTON!!!"
Posted by: Charlie Location: Lexington,KY on Sep 13, 2008 at 06:56 AM
Drill Baby Drill ! Maybe we should listen to Mr Pickens. And locate some more refineries in some other locations also. Are our lawmakers listening or are the going to ignore this like they did in the 70's ?
Posted by: Gil Location: Richmond on Sep 13, 2008 at 05:49 AM
What's the government doing in all this? Are they waiting to find out the American people's boiling point? Wait no longer...they found mine.
Posted by: Shawn Location: Hazard on Sep 13, 2008 at 01:11 AM
There is plenty of fuel and reserves all over the United States not just outside Texas. I don't know it keeps spiking up with a 300 years worth of reserve off shore and in Alaska. We are now focusing on Groceries and Gas, It is so hard to make it one day at a live because we need these items to live. Of course we need a vehicle which runs on gas to make it to the grocery store located miles away. Medicine for our children, Milk, Baby Formula... Why does the poor remain poor? There is no Middle Class anymore! It is either your well off or in a fix.. And I haven't seen to many well off folks lately. It seems that everyone I speak with is barely making it from pay check to check, How can we ever get ahead? The cost of living goes up drasticaly and our pay does not increase but once a year. Our incomes can not match the economy! When it comes to our families we will do whatever it take to feed, cloth and take care of them. I don't agree with drive off's but I see how one would have to!
Posted by: bob Location: lexington on Sep 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM
the governor signs order to stop price gouging this is a joke these gougers are laughing at this with a big smile upon their faces with all that proffit because they no that there will be nothing done their never is.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:45 PM
4 a gallon here for reg. was 369 thursday now its friday its 4 a gallon
Posted by: Fred Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:17 PM
To: Jim Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM - ...and minimum wage was $5.15 an hour before Bush and it will be $7.25 next year. $2 per gallon/hour raise for both. What's your point?
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Posted by: justin Location: Rowan County on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:11 PM
The rich get richer and the poor gets screwed!!! Where is justice in that? Too many people live in poverty already so how many more people will lose everything they own just to live???? I'm tired of these gas companies using the weather just to spike the gas prices. You can keep your gas I will walk!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: jj on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Please use some ky jelly my a** is already sore from being raped by big oil for 3 years now.Just talked to a friend in the gas buis. said wholesale on gas would be at least 5.45 per gal. maybe even 6.00 by tuesday. Hold on tight it just going to get worst
Posted by: inkentucky Location: corbin on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:55 PM
4.27
Posted by: Kayla Location: Betsy Layne on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:36 PM
This is really sad! Mark my words, someone will eventually get killed over these gas prices. And it won't be the person(s) who are hiking the prices. It will be an innocent person who is working on the front lines. A mother, father, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, or friend who is just trying to make an honest living at their job, will have to suffer for these unrealistic gas prices! I saw a lady today call a cashier "stupid" and a "F****** B****" because of the gas prices. And it wasn't this poor girls fault. If the lady would have said this to the right people...maybe ... I would have agreed with her.
Posted by: wiley Location: salt lick. ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:15 PM
why dont the US use the oil we have in reserves. i bet we have enough oil to last 100 thousand yrs but yet the US doesnt want to use it?WHY? gas prices would not be but 1.50 a gallon or less if we used our reserves..but once again GREED is in the way...........
Posted by: A Conservative Democrat Location: Filled up my truck Yesterday at $3.45 on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Democrats control Congress so that is why you need to vote Republican! Think about it! Gas was cheaper when it was a Republican ran Congress! Vote Republican people before it is too late!
Posted by: Anon Location: Ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Thank goodness this is an election year. Vote Barack Obama to help save us from this ridiculous state that we are in. We cannot afford 4 more years of this. It sickens me to think that McCain might win. What will happen to our country???
Posted by: Steve Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:38 PM
The oil companies have "capped" over 214 oil wells this year alone. These were oil wells that were producing up to 20,000 barrels per hour and were running fine, most in the Gulf of Mexico. But, if they cap them, that lowers the supply, and the demand is the same, therefore they can justify raising the prices to meet demand. And now the Republican Party and the oil companies are spending millions in advertising dollars to convince you (the voter) that opening up offshore drilling will fix all our problems overnight. It won't...the oil is there, was being pumped, then they capped the wells so they can inflate the price and make more profits. The ONLY thing that will fix this is to nationalize the oil industry and let it be run by the US Govt and not a greedy private corporation paying CEOs 50 to 75 million dollars a year for nothing. If the Govt just put a price cap on, the oil execs would just cap more, reduce supply, and we would get mad at congress for not having gas.NATIONALIZE
Posted by: Toni Location: KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:37 PM
What about the retailers who jack the prices before the new load arrives. Should they be held accountable too? It's not just the government & big oil companies, the small owner can get greedy too.
Posted by: Lauren Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:28 PM
I really wish people could find something more important to complain about than having to spend a few more dollars. If such a menial amount of money is so crucial to you, then you obviously have other things you should be worrying about.
Posted by: Anthony W. Hill Location: London, Ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:26 PM
To the American Public. If we the people do not stand up and unite as one, and show these money grabbing corporate executives that we will not tolerate them getting rich at our expense, they will continue to do so everytime the wind blows. Please join me this weekend by not driving and simply staying at home. Then the corporate executives will have no other choice to shove their excess gasoline up their rears or lower prices. Thank You
Posted by: Donna Location: Harlan on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Is here a number like in Knoxville, TN that you cn call and report price gouging?
Posted by: Kenny Location: Edmonson County, KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:15 PM
This is outrageous! Ike didn't hit the refineries and still prices are $4.69 in Simpson County. Boy I Think the hurricanes started this mishap in the first place!
Posted by: Bob Location: Whitley City on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:02 PM
I agree with all the comments posted here. There is no way this should be legal! I seen people posting gas prices on a forum today and it's actually cheaper around the Gulf Coast than it is here. How is that possible? The hurricane is there, not here!!!
Posted by: Whiner on Sep 12, 2008 at 07:56 PM
In the words of John McCains top economics man,Phil Grammm,you all are nothing but a bunch of whiners.Get over it and keep the nation going forward vote for change with John.He will change Bush's failed policy's as soon as Phil Gramm shows him the way.
Posted by: mary Location: williamsburg ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 07:48 PM
how are we going to feed our kids with all these prices going up now its gas
Posted by: Ann on Sep 12, 2008 at 07:41 PM
I think someone needs to look into Krogers in North Corbin, they have went up $1.00 more than yesterday. This is too crazy. How long is this going to last. If its very long, we are going to be out of jobs due to not affording GAS in our vehichles. It's hard enough as it is.
Posted by: richard mccoy Location: bowling green on Sep 12, 2008 at 07:17 PM
price gouging is illegal in states of emermency-why is this any different-besides this is predicting a natural disaster. nothing has happened yet
Posted by: Disgusted Location: Powell County on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:45 PM
I don't get it. I saw on the news yesterday that oil was down and now today,the place where I got gas for 3.67 yesterday was 3.99 today and going up. How does this happen. No hurricane hit land yet or refineries, let alone hitting ky. We may as well be living somewhere down by the gulf. That way if we lost everything, the government would buid it back for us and get us on all kinds of free programs. We have never had a hurricane in Ky., but we are feeling the affects of it today. Someone has to do something. They should be made to lower the prices. Besides, like Tim said, did they get three loads of gas today that would make stations raise it as much as they have?
Posted by: Sharon Location: Ky. on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:40 PM
The working man doesn't stand a chance. This is CRAZY!!! Where i live most in this county has to go to other counties just to get to work. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. What a shame. It shouldn't be this bad in America, but I'm afraid that it is only going to get worse.
Posted by: Kristy Location: Barbourville on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:33 PM
I watched the news and I heard that there was gas in Barbourville for $3.39 gal, that gas station has been out of gas since early this mourning and they still don't have any, Spur 1(Messer's) I just called at 6:20 pm. Pilot in Corbin $4.49, Swifty in Corbin $4.79, BP in Flatlick $4.19, CVC in Barbourville $4.39. Someone just called me and said there was another gas station in corbin that was $4.99 and those prices is for 87 regular gas. I bought gas for $3.69 at 7:00 am at the Flatlick BP and at 10:00 am my husband bought gas there for $4.19. Is there anything that can be done if you think gas stations are price gouging?
Posted by: Mike Location: KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Seth in Lexington you are dead on it. Crude oil is at a 5 month low. The working people just keep on trying to make ends meet, while the oil companies make record profits. Our government officials could really care less about the gasoline prices because we foot the bill for their travel expenses anyway. I bet even our state congressman and state senators get reimbursed for the gas that they use going to Frankfort and returning home. When is the common working person going to get in on this deal?
Posted by: Hope Location: Wayne County on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:29 PM
With gas prices going back up. I am going to have to carpool with my husband and arrive 2 hours early, because we work in different cities. What is the government going to do when people have to quit their jobs because they cant afford to get there and everyone starts receiving public assistance?
Posted by: GW Location: Harlan on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:13 PM
I was filling my car up when I was told because of IKE I needed to fill my work car up.I brought it back but was told they had no more gas that a gas truck would come back and things would be ok. I went to check the mail,that took about 15 minutes and passed the gas station that had told me that they would get another load. They had changed the price from 3.77 to 4.29 after telling everyone that they were waiting on another truck. I know good and well that a truck can not unload within 15 minutes.This was at BUDDIES Gas Station on hwy 72.
Posted by: Reita Location: Williamsburg, KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Why is our government allowing the American people to be taken advantage of in this way?? There can only be 1 reason:( They are killing our economy & we are WATCHING! In Williamsburg it is 4.59- Reg. at 5pm- the same gas sold for 3.69- Reg this morn @ 7am. Maybe we won't go to work at this rate why should we??>>
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:56 PM
gas stations are just doing what they want to with the price because oil is cheaper now than it was before and gas is higher. To me that doesn't make a lot of sence I think they are just out to see how much money they can make in a very little amount of time.
Posted by: A.T. on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Why was my post, not posted?
Posted by: christina Location: stanford on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:34 PM
yes,you are right.some people go to jail for stealing,but it is ok for some to do what they want when they want.i get tired of hear these excuses.the ike hasnt done nothing,and may not i hope,so are they going to pay us back,i think not.anything to get our money,then maybe we will get another tax relief, somebodys guilt, i think so.
Posted by: AMD Location: West Liberty on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Gas has hit $3.99 at 3pm today. That's is a 30 cent up. How much more are the people going to have to pay before the government relizes that a cap needs to be put in place. This is insane... AND PEOPLE WONDER WHY CRIME IS INCREASING, JUST WATCH THE NEWS AND YOU WILL KNOW WHY....
Posted by: LISA Location: LONDON on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:27 PM
THIS IS UNREAL! HOW DO THEY SLEEP AT NIGHT? BY LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK
Posted by: Ruth Location: Robertson cty on Sep 12, 2008 at 05:22 PM
at 12:30 today the gas at Claysville Gen store in harrison cty was $4.79 a gallon. they should be fined. they always are price gouging. i drove 12 miles to cynthiana ky and filled up for 3.85 . i just called claysville after i heard beshear on your 5 pm news it has dropped to $4.19 still high but people were buying it at 4.79
Posted by: Travis Location: Wolfe County on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:58 PM
The gas companies are already making record profits. But I guess that Is not enough. How do they expect people to work and go to school expectly with min.wage jobs and they have to drive to a diffrent county to work. No wonder people Is broke.
Posted by: Lukas Location: Atlanta on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:55 PM
You state that oils is spiking near 102 dollars a barrel, that is actually a drop in price as oil was near 140 dollars a barrel. The rising gas prices is not due to the hurricane, but is due to greed.
Posted by: Jesse Location: Breathitt County on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:55 PM
This Is just wrong. There Is no need to up the price of gas when Ike has not even hit yet.. It shows how much profit the gas companys will make before and after Ike.
Posted by: Seth Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Crude oil is "spiking"? That's the dumbest thing I've read all day - and with this nonsense I've read some awfully dumb things today. Crude has been hovering in the $100.75 range for most of the day, down a couple of quarters day-to-day, and down a whopping $47 in two months - with approximately -$15.$20 of those losses coming in the last couple of weeks. Gasoline's pre-tax, pre-transport price is stable (Approx $2.75/gal) and is actually *down* from a couple days ago. There is absolutely *zero* justification for the spike in gasoline at the pump besides fearmongering, greed, and a pinch of stupidity.
Posted by: ethel davis Location: owingsville on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:51 PM
whats up with the gas going up, from 385 to 599. its bad enought we cant hardly afford to eat let alone make it to work. we have a gas station that is the only one that went that high. its town and country in owingsville. are we going to sent our kids to school 5 days a week? or our we going to have to shut them down, this is rediculous, this is causing children and elderly people go hungry and not make it to their doctor appointments. whats going here that they are raising it. just cause theres a hurricane, heck they havent raised liked this over the war with iraq.
Posted by: Christy Location: Wolfe County on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:49 PM
I got lucky and filled up this morning. But I don't see why our gas prices are going up so much If we are getting all our oil supply from over sea's..
Posted by: anon Location: bath county on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:48 PM
A place in Bath County- Town and Country has raised their price to $5.99 a gallon!!! I was worried about it being over $4.00, I don't understand how they can do that...when the store right next to them still has it at $3.65...
Posted by: JENNY Location: LONDON KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:28 PM
CORBIN 4.27 AND LONDON 4.50 THIS IS CRAZY I HAVE EVEN HEARD CAS IN BATH CO IS UP TO 5.99 GALLON
Posted by: Tim Location: Richmond on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:28 PM
All this is just a ruse to trick people into purchasing huge amounts of gas to help deplete the surplus they have accumulated since people have not been buying excessive amounts of gas. I bet there were people who filled up today out of fear that gas was gonna raise a dollar that haven't completely filled a tank in a year. Gotta give it to those big minds at the oil companies, they duped us into buying extreme amounts of their gas.
Posted by: randy Location: campbellville on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:24 PM
how much more greed can we take. the first thing to go up is gas, if the wind blow east instead of west thats a good enough reason for it. gettting pretty tired of it to. somebody help us poor people please
Posted by: rob Location: lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Ha-ha......maybe the huricane will wipe out the corporate offices of the oil companies,while the execs are still in there!!!
Posted by: Charles Location: Nicholasville on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:06 PM
“Wholesale gas prices have surged and crude oil is spiking near 102 dollars a barrel.” Just looked on CNN money. For the last few days oil has hovered around the 101 to 102 price. It did drop down to 99 this morning. For gas on the commodities page it still is around the 2.74 price.
Posted by: Debbie Location: Paris on Sep 12, 2008 at 04:00 PM
I agree with you Tim the oil companies post record profits every quarter. The goverment from Bush on down should be help accountable for this.
Posted by: Mike Location: Corbin on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Gas in Corbin has shot up to 4.49 @ 3:30pm, up from 3.59 @ 6:30am this morning. Looks like the governors price gouging order isn't having any effect. Of course it does not help when people are lined up to the interstate here in town waiting in line to get gas. People are once again panicking over something that will come and go in a matter of 4-5 days. Whats the worst that could happen to these people, they might have to sit at home over the weekend and enjoy a little time with the family. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!
Posted by: Melissa Location: Barbourville KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:56 PM
My daughter got gas at Shell station on 25E 30 minutes ahead of me at $3.89 a gallon, I was in line and watched only 30 minutes later as they changed to price to $3.99 a gallon -- this was not new gas -- it was the same gas. No trucks game to refill the pumps while I was sitting there, but as the line got longer the price changed. All this happened between 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. this morning. Price gauging is alive and well in Barbourville.
Posted by: John Location: Nicholasville on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Your story states "crude oil is spiking near 102 dollars a barrel". Spiking? Really, spiking? $102/barrel is about the lowest that crude has been since July, when it was around $145/barrel. Perhaps the word "spiking" should be changed to "dipping"? But, that wouldn't make for nearly as scary a story, would it?
Posted by: Greg Location: Somerset, Kentucky on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:23 PM
I was coming home around 12:00pm and our gas was 4.29 a gallon.. That's insane!!!
Posted by: felicia Location: morehead on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:23 PM
The gas keeps going up along with everyhting else and our pay stays the same. When do we get a break?
Posted by: Shawn Location: Corbin on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:20 PM
This is amazing! How can our state government allow this to happen? This is purely gouging the public and using scare tactics to drive up the price!! Oil has fallen below $100 barrel today, but our gas prices have went out of this world!! This needs to be addressed and steps taken to prevent this from happening. We should have learned after Katrina. Their is no shortage of gasoline!!
Posted by: Diana Location: Corbin on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:18 PM
The Governor just signed a no gouging bill, What amount is "gouging?" Here in Corbin, Kroger went from $3.52 to $4. 29! Wal-Mart has raised their prices 3 times today, so far! I saw it go from $3.75 to $3.99 in 20 minutes! I think along with anti-gouging gas stations should have a limit to how much prices can go up at one time & that they can only be raised once in a 24 hour period. I also feel that with record profits, and CEO's making millions while the average person strugles to work & still feed & care for their families, there will eventually be riots and worse, born out of frustration! We difinately need a change in Washington! Someone not tied to big oil companies & Texas!
Posted by: Nelly Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Tim, its not the big oil by itself causing the rise in price. All of the frightened people waiting three to five cars deep all over town are equally to blame. What is one tank of gas going to do for someone in the long term?
Posted by: Kelsey Location: Georgetown Ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:15 PM
I think that the gas prices are ridiculous. It is alot of money and the economy is just bad lately.
Posted by: Debbie Location: Kentucky on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:14 PM
In these articles regarding gas prices, it should be noted that even though "analysts" say it is the hurricane that causes the prices to jump. The facts are otherwise. Politics, greed, foreign tension (whoever causes), are all factors. Not theories. The Oil companies are making their money no matter what, and the little guy with children to feed, can't make ends meet because the "big guys" are protected from taking a pay cut.
Posted by: Paying too much for gas Location: Southern Ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 03:09 PM
How does the storm affect gas prices of the gas that has been setting in the tanks for a week. The gas a buy today did not come from the storm affected area... just the high price that I paid did.
Posted by: gas prices on Sep 12, 2008 at 02:57 PM
5.99 in Owingsville KY
Posted by: laken on Sep 12, 2008 at 02:48 PM
gas prices are rediculous. somepeople can not afford this. it is non sence. the working person can not afford it...people need to reconsider their thoughts
Posted by: me Location: ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 02:47 PM
all i can say is AMEN!!! to you tim of lexington
Posted by: Jim Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
This is F'd up - has nothing to do with Demand... Gov Beshear signs order anti-gouging.. good... just FYI... gas was $1.46 before BUSH...
Posted by: Lee Location: Paris on Sep 12, 2008 at 02:18 PM
No wonder people are losing their homes or unable to afford the proper medical care. All our money goes into our gas tanks. Because oil companies keep taking advantage of us,and the "leaders" in Frankfort and Washington keep letting them. Now I know why the homeless population is on the increase.
Posted by: Brenda Location: Frankfort on Sep 12, 2008 at 02:16 PM
I think this is ridicoulas. Something needs to be done about it.
Posted by: Ricky Location: Richmond on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:49 PM
This is the reason we need Barack Obama for PRESIDENT,,,,,,GGGOOO DEMOCRATS
Posted by: Father Truth Location: Mountaintop on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Hmm looks like our great goverment system and oil suppliers are in need of money again.My my my what a great life we live these days
Posted by: Cristy Location: London on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:35 PM
God is in control!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Diane Bruers on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:34 PM
It makes true the statment (HIGHWAY ROBBERY)
Posted by: Mary Location: Burgin on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:28 PM
I am in total agreement with Tim. Our leaders are failing us and leaving us to the wolves. Price gouging is criminal and should be treated as such.
Posted by: me Location: lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:27 PM
this is rediculous. at the beginning of the week gas was $3.42 now its suddenly almost $5.00 a gallon??!! what a rip off!!
Posted by: Debbie Location: Prestonsburg on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:18 PM
It's awful odd, that they're stock is up on wall street today when they say that they have had to close down production. We are going to become a third world country, if things don't turn around.
Posted by: Sneed Location: Barbourville, KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Kentucky is gouging! Here's a quote from the associated press as of noon Friday. With demand being down as much as it is, the market, some argue, is a bit oversupplied," said Stephen Maloney, a senior consultant in energy risk management at Towers Perrin. "When you ask, how does Ike affect things? Its impacts are going to be in the context of lower demand for products than a year ago." Go figure!
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:15 PM
I agree. I read an article that these gas companies were price-gouging in places like Quebec and were fined 2 million dollars. Why don't they do that around here and stop this nonsense!!
Posted by: joe bob Location: kentucky on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:11 PM
You know its pretty bad when oil dropped almost to $100 a barrel and u pay more for gas when it was at $147 a barrel. Also what's bad is when a gas station gets a load of fuel in the night before and then that morning they shoot their prices double that.
Posted by: Brenda Wel Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Just another way to get more money from the little man. The wealthy just continue to get wealthier while the little man struggles to figure out what they need to readjust in their budget to make ends meet.
Posted by: Lisa Location: Whitley City on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:00 PM
If people would not buy and let prices rise It would have to come back down. They need to sell and if that mean a reduction they will.
Posted by: April Skaggs Location: Fleming County on Sep 12, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I say amen to that!!!! But what can we do????
Posted by: Jason on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:54 PM
It is finally time to back a third party in politics. The reason the Repubs and Dems won't allow them in the debates is because they know the third party will bust up the 'ole "Washington corruption game" played by both parties! How much better off would we be if we had elected Ross Perot a few years ago? All our politicians are in bed with the oil & pharmaceutical companies! I think we should vote against the incumbunt or vote third party every election and just keep turning them over. We'll make our own term limits and not give them enough time to cozy up to lobbyists!
Posted by: JERRY Location: DANVILLE on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:53 PM
HOW MANY BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WILL THEY MAKE IN THE NEXT WEEK; WE THE PEOPLE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER WHAT THEY DO.BEAURCRATS FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE??? GOVERNMENT FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE??? (ONLY RICH PEOPLE.) SOMEBODY TELL ME IF I AM WRONG! @$#*)$#@&* AVERAGE WAGE INCREASED AND THE OIL COMPANY GOT THAT. WHO IS IN BED WITH BIG OIL ?/ 20 GAL.=100.00 MAKES ME WANT TO RUN OUT AND VOTE. OH- SORRY I CANT AFFORD THE GAS TO GET TO THE POLLS.
Posted by: me Location: f-fort on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I just drove from hazard to frankfort this morning and saw prices for 3.69 to 3.85...how the heck can it be this price here and 4.69 in south western ky.....Like to post before, the only way PRICE GOUGING!!! plain and simple
Posted by: Jay Location: KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:50 PM
I agree with Tim, but it boils down to the fact they think the average amerian citizen is too stupid or too lazy to call them on all this price gouging..
Posted by: Jennifer Location: Ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:46 PM
I know for a fact that oil prices are dropping. They went down another dollar yesterday so what the hell?? I really hope that whoever is getting rich off this gets what they deserve in the end.
Posted by: Christina Location: Berea on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:46 PM
I am going to invest in a bike.
Posted by: Michelle Location: Stearns on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:39 PM
How can gas prices go up when they haven't even went through their last shipment of gas. It looks like to me that the prices would stay the same until they have to buy gas.
Posted by: cheryl Location: barbourville on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:29 PM
gas here has raised from $3.46 to $4.49 since 7:30 am this morning!! Should this be happening so soon?
Posted by: Becca Location: Frankfort on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Uhuh. Along with the Idiot in Chief.
Posted by: Kay Location: paris ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:21 PM
there is no reason for price jump. the oil in use now has been processed for months. this is how oil companies post record profits of billions
Posted by: Fed up Location: Lex on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:19 PM
If a ground storage tank of gas at a station is bought at price x by the owners, what justifies the price raise of that same gas until that gas bought at price x runs out? Corruption. Fear. Panic. Wake up Folks-the dumbing down stops now! Until the people of this nation take us back to common sense, we will continue to live in this farce. Vote!
Posted by: Amy Location: West liberty on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:18 PM
This is ridiculous the hurricane hasn't even hit.. People don't stand a chance this price gounging is unreal... Everything but the working people's paychecks are going up...
Posted by: Nora Location: Way out in the hills... on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:10 PM
I really can't believe my eyes!! This is ridiculous!! We have enough oil coming out of the hills around me to keep half the state running smoothly if not more, what's the deal with the sky rocket in Kentucky!?? I drive a pick-up truck and this makes driving it down the road and back more than it's worth!!
Posted by: Toni Location: Corbin on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:04 PM
every time the wind blows!!!!!!how much more are we gonna take??????
Posted by: Sue Location: 40505 on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Am taking a trip to Memphis to see my Grandsons and will be sending a bill to the Congressman in Kentucky and USA for the costs. Only send statement for FUEL FOR CAR.
Posted by: A.T. Location: Nicholasville on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Nothing but GREED can explain this. Shame on our government, for allowing this to happen
Posted by: JW Location: Hazard on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:46 AM
They'll find every excuse in the world to raise the prices, but hesitate and stall when it comes to lowering.
Posted by: tammy Location: london on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:46 AM
there just tring to make the poor even poorer stop this gas war
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:45 AM
What? Gas is near $100 a barrel and showing signs of declining further and gas shoots up like this? Ridiculous.
Posted by: Janet Location: London on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:43 AM
I think it is crazy for gas prices to jump so high in anticipation of hurricane damage. It's just another way for oil companies to make more money off of us. They know everyone has to have gas.
Posted by: Brian Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Well said! If this isn't a clear-cut abuse of the american wallet, I don't know what is! Frankfort and Washington, thank you again for destroying what glimmer of hope we have for the recovery of the economy! Now, it's off to work on the bike!
Posted by: eric Location: mt sterling on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:40 AM
can we stand 4 more years of republican power???
Posted by: Justin on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Ike has not even made landfall yet and they are shooting gas up by a dollar. This is really taking advantage of the consumer. I say the big oil companies were very dissapointed that all 4 million Houston residents were not evacuated. I'm sure in a few motnhs the same companies will post record returns as well. When will congress and the gov't as a whole take action against the oil companies??
Posted by: william Location: east ky on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:34 AM
we ae paying for damage that has not occured yet
Posted by: Elizabeth Location: Richmond on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:31 AM
This is beyond obserd! How can oil futures be falling and gas prices skyrocketing? I think that the oil companies should be procecuted and be forced to surrender the majority of those record reported profits back to the consumers! Sad thing is at our house, my kids will be most affected...no baseball, softball or dance this weekend or for the near future : (
Posted by: Sandra Location: Lexington, KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:31 AM
This is yet another reason why the Attorney General is investigating the sudden increases in gas prices. This is price-gouging in EVERY sense of the word and these companies should be ashamed of what they're doing to people who can barely afford to drive to work as it is.
Posted by: Big 'C' Location: Breathitt Co. on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Hurricanes have been hitting the Gulf for years and gas prices didn't spike. It's been only in the past few years big oil has seen the opportunity to gouge us silly. All the sex and drugs must be going to their heads!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Barbourville on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:29 AM
The lines for gas here are UNBELIEVABLE! There are only 2 stations in a 30 mile radius that have gas. It is 4.59, too. Investigate AG, PLEASE! Help us!
Posted by: Carmen Location: Harlan County on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Spike from Ike nothing, price-gouging, wake up Frankfort and Washington.
Posted by: A Location: L on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I say ready the pitch forks and tar. Anbody read the constitutions laws on revolution? Its your duty not your right to do so.
Posted by: shane Location: lex on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM
check into price gouging. sounds fishy to me.
Posted by: ken Location: kexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I agree with you Tim Wake up Frankfort this is price -goughing it is the same gas that was in the tank at the stations yesterday .The stations didnt pay more for it ..
Posted by: Gale Location: Lancaster on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I agree with Tim of Lexington....Sad but true-Nothing will be done.
Posted by: Mike Location: Richmond on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Unbelievable...there's no way you can justify a 1.00 jump...especially after a 20 cent jump on Tuesday. We're being fleeced.
Posted by: Kelly Location: KY on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Wasn't it already reported that Ike wasn't going to hit any of the oil rigs, so there was no danger of any significant damage to any of them, therefor meaning that gas prices would have no reason to rise again? I'm waiting for the prices to go up because some CEO stubbed their toe.
Posted by: JP on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Amen Tim!!!! This is STUPID!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Williamsburg on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Talk about price gouging!!!!! That's at least a dollar a gallon increase. It went up ten cents here yesterday and I could understand that. But a dollar?! Based on a hurricane that will not even hit KY.?! Keep your people safe, but if halting operations at refineries causes a price hike, then we need more refineries in areas not affected by hurricanes!
Posted by: KB Location: Somerset on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Tim. I agree with you. There has to be something we can do, this is getting terrible.
Posted by: Debbie Location: Mt. Sterling on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I am having a real hard time understanding why the prices are going up because of a hurricane in the Gulf. Because first of all I though that we were getting our oil from over seas and I feel like not only are the oil companies the gasoline stations are taking advantage also.
Posted by: Susan Location: Scott County on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:40 AM
This is insane! How is this legal? How can these companies justify raising gas $1.00 overnight when the hurricain hasn't even hit? If things keep going like this the share holders will be the only elite in this country! The Democrats hold the major power in Congress...they should be doing something about this...unfortunately they chose a few weeks ago to leave Session and leave this problem unresolved. With prices like this I will have to decide between gas to get back and forth to work or food and medicine for my family! What about those that are less fortunate than myself? What are they to do? What are any of us to do?
Posted by: Rena Location: Somerset on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:38 AM
I was going to enter a comment of my own but I think Tim of Lexington summed it up quite nicely for all of us!!!!!
Posted by: mad Location: richmond on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:36 AM
how can they get away with raising prices before the storm even hits?? sometimes these storms die out before reaching land or even weaken to where there is hardly any damage done at all. I can see raising prices after the storm but before ???? This should be illegal !!!
Posted by: Tom Location: Kentucky on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:20 AM
I'm so sick of the big oil companies!!!!!!
Posted by: mike Location: whitesburg on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:19 AM
how can you justify ripping people off charging a dollar more per gallon for what may happen ive had enuff time to park the car
Posted by: Darlene Location: Winchester on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:04 AM
This is ridiculous. How much more can the working class people take. A lot of people are barely making it as it is and the oil companies are just compounding the problem by using any excuse the jack up the price of gas. Most of us that live out of town don't have the option of riding a bike, walking or taking a city bus to work.
Posted by: James Location: Magoffin Co. on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:04 AM
I don't think Hurricane Ike had a lot to do with it..more like Hurricane Gouge again!
Posted by: MAD on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:00 AM
That is price gouging, just proves that they can and do anything they want and we continue to pay. I say everybody stay home, then who will buy or pay taxes.
Posted by: Tim Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:42 AM
How much more evidence of price-gouging do we need before our leaders in Frankfort and Washington take action against the exploitation by big oil. The leaders of oil producers, refiners and distributors should be behind bars.
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