editor Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I'm caching up on some reading this weekend and I'm stunned to see how much some people spend on fuel for their cars/trucks. One article said the AVERAGE person in California's Inland Empire (near L.A. I had to look it up) spends $1,300-$1,500 per month on fuel.I thought maybe the article was unique or wrong or something. Then a little later I read an article on Bloomberg that has a blurb mentioning some guy spends $600/month to commute (gas and tolls) from Clear Lake to the western part of town.I had no idea it cost that much. Pick a range on the poll above so I can see if I'm as out of touch as I fear.Slightly related -- I just ran across this commuting calculator that shows how much each trip to and from work costs you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Depends on if you mean me or the entire household. I voted for entire household. With family in Baton Rouge, months where we go visit them are a slight spike. Anywhere from $300 to $500 range is where we've been hitting. Commute is 45 miles round trip, every other Friday off, and I carpool with someone most days. That has been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 36 miles roundtrip...fill up about once a week. Wow, I kind of miss the days when I rode my bike to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I fill up once every 3 weeks and last time it was about $37. That typically includes one trip to Katy and all the rest is ITL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDeb Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I commute 48 miles round trip. My wife works part time out of the house, but still drives around a decent amount (and there's a trip to Lafayette about once a month also). So for the household, our gasoline runs about $300-$350 monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I fill up once every 3 weeks and last time it was about $37. That typically includes one trip to Katy and all the rest is ITL.What are you driving with such a tiny tank? Even our little Mazda is costing us $50+ to fill. Probably once every 2 weeks, so $100/month.edited because corrected by spouse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 What are you driving with such a tiny tank? Even our little Mazda is costing us $50+ to fill. Probably once every 2 weeks, so $100/month.I guess it's an 11 gallon tank. A Scion xb. I don't run it completely dry; I get usually just under 10 gallons in when I fill up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 More companies need to let their employees work from home for those jobs where it makes sense. I've been working from home for several years, and I find I'm more productive, especially when I'm really busy. So my monthly gas expenditure is around $60.What I really can't wait for is a better supply of alternative fuel vehicles. I'm not a fan of the Toyota Prius look, but I hope to find a 50+ MPG vehicle for my next car, probably in a couple of years. If they Chevy Volt lives up to the hype (up to 150 MPG), I will probably be in line to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Monthly Fuel UsagePersonal Use - $320 Household Personal - $600 +/- (includes boat fuel)Note: Exception when we take the Motor home out, and that's an easy grand a pop)Business Use - $6700 (10 vehicle Fleet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Seeing these figures only fuels my wanting to quit this job and get something closer. and I have a small compact car, still is killing me $ wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I guess it's an 11 gallon tank. A Scion xb. I don't run it completely dry; I get usually just under 10 gallons in when I fill up.Oh, that's pretty good. My husband likes the Scions; we were looking at one last year but ultimately didn't purchase a new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 That commuting calculator is cool. Thanks for posting it. Heck. I'm spending more money a month then I thought. I have a 36 mile commute myself and only get 16 mpg. Comes to $166 a month and that's just for my truck. Doesn't count the rest of the family. That really blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 The calculator estimates that with 3.5 miles round trip, I spend about $13/month on gas to get to and from work...It's the non-work driving that kills it for me, but I am making an effort to walk/rail/carpool whenever possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBuddy06 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 For me it's north of 250. Wifey's is 100-150. I know my lifestyle right now is too sustainable but that will change once I'm done with school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p dub Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 $275-300 -- however I have a company gas card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Lately I have tried not to drive as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Color me astounded that there are people spending a thousand or more a month on gasoline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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