Better Idea than 1 day boycott

[osudewd]

I've read some stuff on this board about a May 19 boycott of gas or something. Of course that will not work. But I heard an idea that seemed to somewhat valid. None of us will go without gas, so that is not an option. But what if everyone boycotted a one large oil company, like Exonn-Mobil. There sales would plummet, forcing them to lower prices to draw consumers, this would force other companies to follow suit. A large oil company is not likely to keep prices artificially high no matter what agreements they have made if they are being nationally boycotted. The boycott could arbitrarily target any large oil company, so none would be safe even if they all decided to keep their prices in the same range. Consumers control the market, not sellers.

 

[MisterT]

Sounds like an excellent idea. Is Phillips 66 or Unical 76 (SpeedWay) from the same oil refineries? With our 4 cylinders, we could do alright, but I don't know what one day would make. I think if every one some how went one week without gasing up, things would be different. Gas went up at least a dime in just one week! It's worse in other parts of the country. Here in Chas., SC the cheapest I could find in my area is $1.83 a gallon.

 

[Dexter]

Its now over 2 dollars a gallon for 87, no matter where you go in chicago. pretty crappy.

 

[MazdaManic5]

same here i payed 2.03 for 87. Thats crap!

 

[Dexter]

its 2 50 for premium around me.

 

[Lil Freek]

2.45-2.60 is the norm for 87, now.

you can't find gas for less than 2.40/gallon anymore.
BLEGH