6 Month view; Chicago Gas Prices

Over at Chicagogasprices.com I made a quick little chart showing the last 6 months of Chicago Gas Prices. Compared to the national average Chicago is paying its share of the oil companies massive profits.Â It’s just outrageous what these companies are allowed to rake in while so many are struggling to get by.

I don’t drive a car, haven’t for years, and the scooter is just so cheap to operate I really don’t watch the prices to often. But, that does not mean I’m not sympathetic to the average cager out there. With exception to the GasHole in the Hummer or any of the other monsters of the asphalt.Â I mean come on didn’t you read that MPG sticker on the window when you bought the stupid thing.

Most Scooters average 60- 90 MPG I personally get around 80MPG on my Stella. My wife on her Buddy is averaging 112MPG and it’s PINK!Â Add in the fun plus the fact that it cost less than riding the “L”, ease of parking, and low cost of insurance.Â Soon, many American cities could resemble India, Taiwan, Europe, Vietnam, and any other scooter heavy nation.

William Price

This is going to happen again because of the chaos happening in the Middle East. I just hope the war in the Middle East will stop so the oil prices will be back to normal.

Steve-O

I've saved a lot of money too by switching from a 6-liter V-8 (Chevy Silverado) to a 125-cc Buddy. But even if gas prices drop to pre-Katrina, pre-Iraqi war levels, I don't think I'd go back to the truck as a daily driver. The scooter's far too much fun to put in the garage. I'm looking forward to riding throughout the winter when all the Harley guys in town have their bikes in storage. About the only time I'll drive the truck is if the snowplow hasn't been through yet.

The Tax Dudeâ„¢

Given the choice between my Ford Explorer (13 mpg) and my Honda Elite 80 (85+ mpg), the cash I've saved the last few months has been huge. Besides, I can't work on my tan driving my gas hog!