GAS price rundown please

wildwoodfam · 07-15-2005, 10:46 AM

Coming up and need to know if it is worth hauling my portable gas tank with me - to fill off lake and use at the house instead of filling at Marinas. What's the rundown of gas prices - especially on North/Northeast side - Center Harbor to Wolfeboro. Thanks

Paugus Bay Resident · 07-15-2005, 10:49 AM

Not really in the area you mentioned, but Mountain View was 2.649 on Wednesday.

Zee · 07-15-2005, 11:36 AM

Pier 19 was $2.799 last weekend

Mee-n-Mac · 07-15-2005, 12:17 PM

One of the forum's members (ahopper I think) maintains this list of prices ...

http://www.boatnh.com/gasprices/

Not sure if this list anything in your area of interest though,

wildwoodfam · 07-15-2005, 01:11 PM

As suspected

- we'll be throwing the mobile gas tank in the back of the truck!! I can fill it down here for 2.29 gallon!

Grant · 07-15-2005, 01:23 PM

The prices being quoted above are from marinas and places that pump for boats. Rather than traveling with a large quantity of extra gas, why not fill that tank at one of the roadside (regular) stations? Last I checked, the stations were priced comparable to those down here in PA. And the price advantage of 5-10 cents a gallon would be lost by hauling it. Just a thought.

Mee-n-Mac · 07-15-2005, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

The prices being quoted above are from marinas and places that pump for boats. Rather than traveling with a large quantity of extra gas, why not fill that tank at one of the roadside (regular) stations? Last I checked, the stations were priced comparable to those down here in PA. And the price advantage of 5-10 cents a gallon would be lost by hauling it. Just a thought.

Gas prices for landlubbers

http://www.newhampshiregasprices.com/

fatlazyless · 07-16-2005, 08:39 AM

With a Meredith Village Savings Bank 'Generations Card' I get 3% off the listed 2.25 or 2.29 or whatever/gal, reg-plus-super, from the Meredith Station Irving across Route 3 from the Meredith Town Docks.

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-16-2005, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mee-n-Mac

One of the forum's members (ahopper I think) maintains this list of prices ...

http://www.boatnh.com/gasprices/

Ahopper started the list, but needs our help maintaining it!

ApS · 07-16-2005, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildwoodfam

As suspected

- we'll be throwing the mobile gas tank in the back of the truck!! I can fill it down here for 2.29 gallon!

You're saving how much money

?

I "migrate" between Florida and Winnipesaukee with just one gallon in my truck's bed — and that quantity makes me nervous!

Anyway...remember to "ground" the tank when you fill it.

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Addendum:

During the gas crisis of 1978, the family's trip to Winnipesaukee from Florida had to be made in 24 hours. Gas stations would only pump to [my] even-numbered tags on the day I was to be traveling.

I put 12 gallons of full spare gasoline tanks into the van, confidant of making the 28-hour trip without being stuck -- and did make it OK.

I reasoned that gasoline stored outside on the roof would have posed a danger (heat-expansion, theft, leaks) but still uncomfortable carrying it anyway. Why we didn't simply spend the money for a motel stay eludes me. Though PA is not Winnipesaukee, it still would have been a day away from work.

There was no discussion of static electricity hazard back then (or the ostensible cellphone hazard). Please pardon the avuncular theme of the message.

wildwoodfam · 07-16-2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Acres per Second

You're saving how much money

?

I "migrate" between Florida and Winnipesaukee with just one gallon in my truck's bed — and that quantity makes me nervous!

Anyway...remember to "ground" the tank when you fill it.

I will save "some" money - enough to probably buy that extra LOBSTER

dinner of three....as for the grounding - thanks for the "reminder" - next you'll be reminding me to make sure the cap is on tight!!!

gtxrider · 07-22-2005, 09:07 AM

Back in the days of case crisis in the early 70's I lost a class mate who was carrying extra gas in his car. He was involved in an acident and the can exploded. No a pretty sight.

By the way I have been told that a full can is safer than an empty because there are less fumes. It is the fumes that burn not the liquid.

I will be making the trek up to the BIG lake next weekend and will be doing the gas runs to get fuel for the GTX and boat 10-15 gallons at a time.

Please make sure the weather is nice I am sick of the heat here in NJ.

SIKSUKR · 07-22-2005, 10:07 AM

What the heck is"back in the days of case crisis"?

Paugus Bay Resident · 07-22-2005, 10:08 AM

Me thinks GTXRIDER meant "gas crisis"; remember it well

BTW, yesterday I noticed gas prices around the lake seem to have gone down a little.

Coastal Laker · 07-22-2005, 12:34 PM

I filled up on Wednesday at Lakeport Landing @ $2.40. Now I'm glad I did!

gtxrider · 07-22-2005, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

What the heck is"back in the days of case crisis"?

Sorry,

typo

Me thinks GTXRIDER meant "gas crisis"; remember it well BTW, yesterday I noticed gas prices around the lake seem to have gone down a little.

They are also down a bit here

GTO · 07-24-2005, 10:15 AM

last year it used to be $12 to fill up our jet ski now it is $24.

Orion · 08-11-2005, 01:20 PM

It would be great if we had a thread just to post gas prices around the lake.
Would even be better if there could be a mechanism to show a table with all the fueling areas and current prices that could be input by forum readers as they get their fill-ups.

This could possibly pressure prices down some, who knows. At least it would help us find the best deals.

Was anything like this tried before.

SIKSUKR · 08-11-2005, 02:16 PM

Rattlesnake Girl had posted this earlier in the thread.http://www.boatnh.com/gasprices/ The cheapest fuel on the lake is always at Lakeport Landing.

Orion · 08-11-2005, 03:21 PM

Thanks....and sorry about the duplication.

Lakeport is a 12 mile trip so it's good to get a good spread.

Lakeport landing is listed as "0" octane...maybe that's why it's the cheapest

Knomad · 08-11-2005, 03:50 PM

When comparing gas prices don't forget to subtract the 18 cent a gallon rebate. That makes $2.50 per gallon price on the lake $2.32. For 89 Octane, thats not too bad. In my book, for a few cents a gallon it is certainly not worth the risk of hauling it around in a plastic container. If you are in a marina, most do not allow you to fill from a container.

07-15-2005, 10:46 AM	#1
wildwoodfam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Andover, MA & summers up at the BIG lake Posts: 285 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	GAS price rundown please Coming up and need to know if it is worth hauling my portable gas tank with me - to fill off lake and use at the house instead of filling at Marinas. What's the rundown of gas prices - especially on North/Northeast side - Center Harbor to Wolfeboro. Thanks

07-15-2005, 12:17 PM	#4
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	Recently reported prices online One of the forum's members (ahopper I think) maintains this list of prices ... http://www.boatnh.com/gasprices/ Not sure if this list anything in your area of interest though, __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

07-15-2005, 01:11 PM	#5
wildwoodfam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Andover, MA & summers up at the BIG lake Posts: 285 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks! As suspected - we'll be throwing the mobile gas tank in the back of the truck!! I can fill it down here for 2.29 gallon!

07-15-2005, 01:23 PM	#6
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 387 Thanked 234 Times in 128 Posts	Why haul? The prices being quoted above are from marinas and places that pump for boats. Rather than traveling with a large quantity of extra gas, why not fill that tank at one of the roadside (regular) stations? Last I checked, the stations were priced comparable to those down here in PA. And the price advantage of 5-10 cents a gallon would be lost by hauling it. Just a thought. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

07-16-2005, 08:39 AM	#8
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,174 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	Meredith Station Irving.....save 3% With a Meredith Village Savings Bank 'Generations Card' I get 3% off the listed 2.25 or 2.29 or whatever/gal, reg-plus-super, from the Meredith Station Irving across Route 3 from the Meredith Town Docks.

07-15-2005, 10:49 AM	#2
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 135 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Not really in the area you mentioned, but Mountain View was 2.649 on Wednesday.

07-15-2005, 11:36 AM	#3
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Pier 19 was $2.799 last weekend

07-22-2005, 09:07 AM	#12
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Be careful transporting Back in the days of case crisis in the early 70's I lost a class mate who was carrying extra gas in his car. He was involved in an acident and the can exploded. No a pretty sight. By the way I have been told that a full can is safer than an empty because there are less fumes. It is the fumes that burn not the liquid. I will be making the trek up to the BIG lake next weekend and will be doing the gas runs to get fuel for the GTX and boat 10-15 gallons at a time. Please make sure the weather is nice I am sick of the heat here in NJ.

07-22-2005, 10:07 AM	#13
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	What the heck is"back in the days of case crisis"? __________________ SIKSUKR

07-22-2005, 10:08 AM	#14
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 135 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Me thinks GTXRIDER meant "gas crisis"; remember it well BTW, yesterday I noticed gas prices around the lake seem to have gone down a little. Last edited by Paugus Bay Resident; 07-22-2005 at 03:14 PM.

07-22-2005, 12:34 PM	#15
Coastal Laker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the Beautiful Lakes Region of course! Posts: 130 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Holy Cow! Where does it stop??? I filled up on Wednesday at Lakeport Landing @ $2.40. Now I'm glad I did!

07-24-2005, 10:15 AM	#17
GTO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 340 Thanked 354 Times in 162 Posts	prices are too high last year it used to be $12 to fill up our jet ski now it is $24. __________________ GTO

08-11-2005, 01:20 PM	#18
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 914 Thanks: 598 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	gas price monitor It would be great if we had a thread just to post gas prices around the lake. Would even be better if there could be a mechanism to show a table with all the fueling areas and current prices that could be input by forum readers as they get their fill-ups. This could possibly pressure prices down some, who knows. At least it would help us find the best deals. Was anything like this tried before.

08-11-2005, 02:16 PM	#19
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Here it is Rattlesnake Girl had posted this earlier in the thread.http://www.boatnh.com/gasprices/ The cheapest fuel on the lake is always at Lakeport Landing. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-11-2005, 03:21 PM	#20
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 914 Thanks: 598 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	Thanks! Thanks....and sorry about the duplication. Lakeport is a 12 mile trip so it's good to get a good spread. Lakeport landing is listed as "0" octane...maybe that's why it's the cheapest Last edited by Orion; 08-11-2005 at 03:23 PM. Reason: clarity

08-11-2005, 03:50 PM	#21
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Gas Price When comparing gas prices don't forget to subtract the 18 cent a gallon rebate. That makes $2.50 per gallon price on the lake $2.32. For 89 Octane, thats not too bad. In my book, for a few cents a gallon it is certainly not worth the risk of hauling it around in a plastic container. If you are in a marina, most do not allow you to fill from a container.