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Response to misanthrope (Reply #1)

StarryNite

(12,167 posts)
7. I know a Prius owner who is a Trump supporter.
Wed May 13, 2026, 03:05 PM
12 hrs ago

She also has a big newer Ford diesel pickup.

misanthrope

(9,623 posts)
5. In which case dollar figures would need to change
Wed May 13, 2026, 02:34 PM
12 hrs ago

They typically hold 20-36 gallons.

In 2024, gasoline averaged $3.30 per gallon. That's $118.80 to fill up a 36-gallon tank. With today's national average being $4.06, that comes to $146.16 to fill up now. If we go by the $4.50 price in the meme, then it would be $162.

hunter

(40,839 posts)
11. Our local discount gas station is not a happy place.
Wed May 13, 2026, 05:10 PM
9 hrs ago

Gasoline is $5.66 and I see a lot more people are stopping at some fixed dollar amount rather than filling their tanks.

That might be a useful statistic. It could be an indication that people are living closer to the edge.

ChicagoTeamster

(1,229 posts)
6. That's right. Everyone's Tanks got bigger by Trump business magic. Wait til there's no more gas. Then size won't matter.
Wed May 13, 2026, 02:43 PM
12 hrs ago

FakeNoose

(42,316 posts)
8. When there's no more gas in the pumps, we'll still have gas/oil underground
Wed May 13, 2026, 03:34 PM
11 hrs ago

That's what the frackers are waiting for .... it's then the real fun begins.

allegorical oracle

(6,568 posts)
9. Uh, tell my car that its tank is bigger, now. Oh -- wait...djt will do that any
Wed May 13, 2026, 04:33 PM
10 hrs ago

day, now. He just hasn't yet thought of that lie.

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