$10 USD For Mobil 1 !?!

[Copperhead]

Most of the rest of the world is on diesel. We are the king of gasoline. Fuels are global commodities, and will go to the highest bidder. And a LOT of the diesel we make here goes outside the country. So, we pay here for diesel what everyone else is paying for it around the world. The only difference at the pump between countries is the fuel and surcharge taxes imposed by their respective goooberments. Yeah, there is some nefarious goings on behind the scenes somewhat, but it is mostly market driven. As for the difference between gas and diesel, it is pure, simple demand. There just isn't the demand for gas around the world as there is for diesel. The ULSD diesel is a little more expensive to make, but the reason it gets such a high price here is simple. If I run a refinery in Louisiana and can make a non-ULSD diesel that another country is happy with, I will make all of it they will buy. I will only make what I need for the U.S. market to keep things running, but you are going to have to pay more since the supply vs demand will be tighter because I am moving more non-ULSD diesel to other markets. Even Europe's ULSD sulfur ppm requirements are a little higher than the U.S. And by shipping a product out of the country, I would not be subject to all the regulatory nightmare stuff that is imposed on me here in the U.S. Read that... I can move more product and make more money by moving it to other markets where they are happy to get what I make and are not trying to tie my hands behind my back. What would you do?

Yeah, there are fishy things going on behind the scenes. Has been since the dawn of time. But that is only a piece of the puzzle. Most everything is economics, pure and simple. If I make widgets that someone will buy for $2 each and not tax me and my ancestors to death for, vs selling them in a market where I will only get $1.50 for them and will be taxed to the point where even my ancestors scream for mercy, it is a no-brainer. You want to see what is fishy going on, then first look at the gooberment regulatory mess first.

But always remember... your gooberment cares for you!

 

[dgeesaman]

OK, I think this is just my local NAPA gouging, but they wanted $10 a quart for Mobil 1 Synthetic. How in the heck is that even right given gas prices.

Mobil1 runs about $9/qt if you buy it by the quart. Very expensive way to do it.

I either go to Wal-mart and buy the 5gal jug or check the auto parts sale flyer and do their oil change special sale.

 

[drizler]

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America

FWIW here is a nice interactive site for the tech specs on most common motor oils. Very interesting stuff, even shows that Wallworld Supertec isn't as most claim it is. They also list the no name stuff to stay away from.

 

[drizler]

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America

FWIW here is a nice interactive site for the tech specs on most common motor oils. Very interesting stuff, even shows that Wallworld Supertec isn't as most claim it is. They also list the no name stuff to stay away from.

 

[WilliamBos]

Up to $14 a litre up here. M1 is not the only synthetic, look at others.

Napa syn is bottled by M1

 

[3930dave]

Costco here has Castrol Syntec in a 5L jug (maybe 5 quarts?) for something like $30 - 32 every day price.

Off the shelf, I usually buy jugs, as 1 L/quart bottles don't seem to be on sale often.

Rgds, D.

 

[drizler]

I always look when I go into Wally world and when there is a super deal I grab it need it or not. The stuff never spoils. Just looking around over here is Bavaria this week where I am vacationing. Boy around 32 Euros for a 4 liter jug and nearly 10 for a quart of the stuff. What a ripoff. Wallyworld was here in the 90's but pulled out in mid 2000's because they couldn't hack the labor laws. It was good while it lasted.

 

[WilliamBos]

I always look when I go into Wally world and when there is a super deal I grab it need it or not. The stuff never spoils. Just looking around over here is Bavaria this week where I am vacationing. Boy around 32 Euros for a 4 liter jug and nearly 10 for a quart of the stuff. What a ripoff. Wallyworld was here in the 90's but pulled out in mid 2000's because they couldn't hack the labor laws. It was good while it lasted.

One of the best things to happen in Europe, ridding themselves of Walmart!!

 

[stingray1]

Do you get a kiss with that $10 quart?if not you should because you're getting screwed.

 

[timswi]

Costco around here has a 6qt package for around $35. Thought that was fair enough based on what I have been paying at AutoZone. Plus 6qt is exactly what I need.