Gas Prices

[dblwyr]

Wonder why Shell station at Colony shows no lowering of prices. If you compare in the region, the shell is 30-40 cents higher per gallon. Good reason to shop elsewhere.

[GeorgeT]

Wonder why Shell station at Colony shows no lowering of prices. If you compare in the region, the shell is 30-40 cents higher per gallon. Good reason to shop elsewhere.

How much is it? We just got back from Clearwater Beach. the regular unleaded was 3.33 at the lowest.

[Mickedamouse24]

These guys at Colony are just a bunch of crooks! They have been anywhere from 10-15 cents per gallon higher than other stations for months. They also tried the scheme of charging different prices for cash or credit purchases! I would suggest no one do business with them....!! They figure they have a captured audience on this side of The Villages!!
:cus:

[laryb]

Can you get to Murphy's Express on 466 by cart?

[Dynasty]

We've beat this horse before. I buy all my gas at Colony and usually go inside and buy some stuff from the store and restaurant. They have a good manager in there now and all of us on the south end should want to see him succeed. I don't think I've paid 40 cents more a gallon, but that's only $1.50 more to fill the golf cart. Give the guy a break, he needs to make a profit.

[dblwyr]

Just checking today, high test, Colony is 30 cents higher. I don't care with regard to the golf cart as it uses so little. But when you are putting 18or 20 gallons in your car, it's a big difference. It's not about profits, everyone has a right to a fair profit. Fair is the operative word here.

[villagegolfer]

I buy most of my gas at Sam's Club or the new gas station on 466 across from WalMart. I bring my 5 gallon tank with me for my golf cart.

[GeorgeT]

We've beat this horse before. I buy all my gas at Colony and usually go inside and buy some stuff from the store and restaurant. They have a good manager in there now and all of us on the south end should want to see him succeed. I don't think I've paid 40 cents more a gallon, but that's only $1.50 more to fill the golf cart. Give the guy a break, he needs to make a profit.

You've got to be kidding! Right?

[Dynasty]

No, I'm not kidding. I really don't want to haul gas around in my car and it would take me 30 - 45 minutes longer to gas up on 466 for each cart. I use the car very little and it only has a 12 gallon tank. I could understand if you are using 20 gallons of premium.

[Sanibel7]

Does anyone know where a Hess Gas Station is near here. I bought a Hess Gas Card at Publix and I can't find one around here.

[zcaveman]

Does anyone know where a Hess Gas Station is near here. I bought a Hess Gas Card at Publix and I can't find one around here.

The closest one I know is in Leesburg on 441.

[DENNIS G]

Does anyone know where a Hess Gas Station is near here. I bought a Hess Gas Card at Publix and I can't find one around here.

I think there is one just before Leesburg on 27/441.

[skip0358]

I also buy all my golf cart gas at Colony. Very rarely am I near the stations up the North end with the GC and it's only 5 minutes from my house. The guys on 466 & 27/441 have compitition that's why their prices are down. As for the car I'm off property and out of GC range when that needs gas. Was up North recently stationd we're all about $3.85 or so except for 2 just before the SS Parkway $ 4.51 because they were the last in that area. No compitition.

[DD]

We are heading to Myrtle Beach later this week from Canada crossing at Fort Erie, Ontario.

Can anyone advise what gas is selling for enroute.. approximately?? Gas in the US is less than what we pay for in Canada.. Thanks...

[Bill-n-Brillo]

We are heading to Myrtle Beach later this week from Canada crossing at Fort Erie, Ontario.

Can anyone advise what gas is selling for enroute.. approximately?? Gas in the US is less than what we pay for in Canada.. Thanks...

Best bet for the most current info on gas prices would be to Google "gas prices". There are a number of sites that can provide the info you're looking for.

Gas prices have continued their slow but steady decline here in central OH. Not sure how prices are elsewhere.

Bill :)

[champion6]

Can anyone advise what gas is selling for enroute.. approximately?? Gas in the US is less than what we pay for in Canada.. Thanks...I use www.gasbuddy.com all the time... especially their app on my phone.

[villagegolfer]

No, I'm not kidding. I really don't want to haul gas around in my car and it would take me 30 - 45 minutes longer to gas up on 466 for each cart. I use the car very little and it only has a 12 gallon tank. I could understand if you are using 20 gallons of premium.

Well, that is a long way from Pennecamp. I bought a nice steel gas can and when my SUV gets low I kill two birds at a time. My can doesn't smell up my SUV either.

[GeorgeT]

No, I'm not kidding. I really don't want to haul gas around in my car and it would take me 30 - 45 minutes longer to gas up on 466 for each cart. I use the car very little and it only has a 12 gallon tank. I could understand if you are using 20 gallons of premium.


You misunderstood. I meant you've got to be kidding about giving the guy a break that over charges by 30 cents so he can make a profit. If he lowered his prices he probably would do more volume and make a profit the honest way instead of gouging.

[BOMBERO]

I buy most of my gas at Sam's Club or the new gas station on 466 across from WalMart. I bring my 5 gallon tank with me for my golf cart.


http://www.cob.org/services/safety/education/gasoline.aspx

Frank - tell me you're not shaking your head at posts like this!

[villagegolfer]

http://www.cob.org/services/safety/education/gasoline.aspx

Frank - tell me you're not shaking your head at posts like this!

And the problem is? Take a look all around you. There are hundreds and thousands of small engines that require gas tanks to keep them going. Think about that when you ride by a construction site or a landscaping business or maybe the equipment that is used to the beautify our golf courses.
By the way, my gas container has all the latest safety equipment.

Be aware, you are probably surrounded by gas cans, even north of 466.

[BOMBERO]

And the problem is? Take a look all around you. There are hundreds and thousands of small engines that require gas tanks to keep them going. Think about that when you ride by a construction site or a landscaping business or maybe the equipment that is used to the beautify our golf courses.
By the way, my gas container has all the latest safety equipment.

Be aware, you are probably surrounded by gas cans, even north of 466.

Thanks for calming it down alittle. I thought you "EXPLODED" there for a minute. Did you click the site and read it?

I have gas can envy - mine is a 1949 model with curb feelers.

Fire Dept. for emergencies - 911

F.D. non emergency in The Villages 205-8280 ( like for questions)

NASA H.Q. Info. Center (202)358-0000 just in case you launch your house.

[GeorgeT]

http://www.cob.org/services/safety/education/gasoline.aspx

Frank - tell me you're not shaking your head at posts like this!

Anybody who cuts their own lawn or has a gas golf cart probably has a container of gas in their garage. We drive around with a 20 gallon bomb under our cars. It's all a matter of taking the proper precautions.

BTW I chuckled at one of the causes of burns in your article was suicide! I can think of many, many less painful ways to do it.

[villagegolfer]

Anybody who cuts their own lawn or has a gas golf cart probably has a container of gas in their garage. We drive around with a 20 gallon bomb under our cars. It's all a matter of taking the proper precautions.

BTW I chuckled at one of the causes of burns in your article was suicide! I can think of many, many less painful ways to do it.

Finally ,some levity after the hysteria. Is there a phobia for fear of gas cans? I was going to post a number for the local mental health clinic.:laugh:

[GeorgeT]

finally ,some levity after the hysteria. Is there a phobia for fear of gas cans? I was going to post a number for the local mental health clinic.:laugh:

lol

[DD]

Thanks Bill and Champion 6 for the web sites. I'll check them out.

Now pack to packing, cleaning, etc.

[skip0358]

Just went to Colony Shell 466A. His price was $3.39 which is only .06 higher then the stations on 466 including the new Murphy Gas.

[2BNTV]

I also use gasbuddy.com but I also figure how much gas I would use getting to and from the gas station with the lowest price to see if it is cost effectve.

[ricthemic]

We've beat this horse before. I buy all my gas at Colony and usually go inside and buy some stuff from the store and restaurant. They have a good manager in there now and all of us on the south end should want to see him succeed. I don't think I've paid 40 cents more a gallon, but that's only $1.50 more to fill the golf cart. Give the guy a break, he needs to make a profit.

How many more villages have to be built across the street for them to provide normal gas prices? Sanibel is well underway with many more villages to follow. Going out and get my steel five gallon container. To me it is a matter of principle more than money.
Question: should McDonalds, Beef O Bradys, Publics, etc. all at Colony also charge more? I don't think so.
PS: I did not read all the previous post so sorry if this has already been addressed

[mowdie]

How many more villages have to be built across the street for them to provide normal gas prices? Sanibel is well underway with many more villages to follow. Going out and get my steel five gallon container. To me it is a matter of principle more than money.
Question: should McDonalds, Beef O Bradys, Publics, etc. all at Colony also charge more? I don't think so.
PS: I did not read all the previous post so sorry if this has already been addressed

Good Point

[jgbama]

I've found that Shell charges more than other stations most everywhere, not just at TV. Constant changes in gas prices is enough to drive us all a little crazy. . . it does me! :censored:

[faithfulfrank]

I guess it is all relative. I can't wait to move down there, as gas up here between Buffalo and Rochester NY is $3.83 a gallon......:undecided:

Frank

[villagegolfer]

How many more villages have to be built across the street for them to provide normal gas prices? Sanibel is well underway with many more villages to follow. Going out and get my steel five gallon container. To me it is a matter of principle more than money.
Question: should McDonalds, Beef O Bradys, Publics, etc. all at Colony also charge more? I don't think so.
PS: I did not read all the previous post so sorry if this has already been addressed

Lowes sells a nice steel container. (5 gal.)

[ricthemic]

Lowes sells a nice steel container. (5 gal.)

Steel or plastic, no matter. To me what matters is if some of us hv a problem w the colony gas station regularly overcharging villagers because they can then allow us to shop elsewhere. Like I said, all the other venders in Colony do not overcharge based upon geographical location so why shd they.

[golf2140]

Purchased gas this afternoon at Colony it was $3.39. The station on 466A in Fruitland Park, just up the road was $3.36 this afternoon. I don't mind paying a couple cents. If they continue this pricing, I continue purchasing my fuel there.

[ricthemic]

Purchased gas this afternoon at Colony it was $3.39. The station on 466A in Fruitland Park, just up the road was $3.36 this afternoon. I don't mind paying a couple cents. If they continue this pricing, I continue purchasing my fuel there.

Thank you. A couple of cents I don t mind either. Hope they keep it that way

[skip0358]

They have been the last couple of weeks!!

[chuckinca]

Driving thru Oklahoma on I-40 today and saw a station with regular unlead for $3.09.

Stopped at a funky motel/RV park in Warner, OK and started a conversation with two ladies who pulled up in a car just after we got there. Asked them where they were headed and they said The Villages - Village of Tall Trees.


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