We. Are. Peoria (Area)

This is for the Twin Cities. Normal voted to double its motor fuel tax from 4¢ a gallon to 8¢ a gallon. It will potentially bring in $1 million dollars for roads and other improvements. Supposedly, they wanted to match Bloomington's rate, approved there 2 years ago.

I'm sure Peoria will say "Other cities are doubling their fuel tax so we should, too." Just a matter of time.

kevwr1962 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:57 pm I'm sure Peoria will say "Other cities are doubling their fuel tax so we should, too." Just a matter of time.

Big deal. Besides, I thought you were already driving to East Peoria to avoid it and save 5 cents a gallon?

RPlant wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:22 am

kevwr1962 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:57 pm I'm sure Peoria will say "Other cities are doubling their fuel tax so we should, too." Just a matter of time.

Big deal. Besides, I thought you were already driving to East Peoria to avoid it and save 5 cents a gallon?

No, I am already IN East Peoria, am aware of my fuel situation and buy gas there. And I have to go less than 200 yards from my weekly EP destination to save $.15 a gallon. And why is that? If Peoria has a five cents fuel tax, why is EP still 10-15 cents cheaper per gallon? Is there a gas truck toll bridge into Peoria that I'm missing?

YES

As of 9-22-20:

East Peoria Avg = $2.21, http://www.gaspricewatch.com/IL-/East-P ... ge-1/2.htm
Peoria Avg = $2.29, http://www.gaspricewatch.com/IL-/Peoria ... ge-1/2.htm

8 cent difference, we both stand corrected. I was under by 3 cents, you were over by 7 cents.

I'd still win on the Price is Right.

RPlant wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:20 am
I'd still win on the Price is Right

That’s all that matters right?

Facts, or closest to the actual facts is what should matter. Don't you think?

I’m not sure any of us should be that concerned with where he chooses to purchase his gasoline.

AV8R wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:28 am I’m not sure any of us should be that concerned with where he chooses to purchase his gasoline.

I have to agree. I buy gas when I need it, not where it is cheapest. I figure the MOST a person could save on a tank of gas is about $2 to $3.