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01-14-2019, 05:25 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,481
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Show us your fuel prices
This was local at 3pm today
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01-14-2019, 05:36 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Claremont, NH
Posts: 460
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466E (195hp, 520tq)
Rated Cap: 29,000
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3.15 for diesel here in Claremont, NH.
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Dave
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01-14-2019, 05:39 PM
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#3
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,481
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Ga. regularly has the cheapest fuel prices in the country.
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01-14-2019, 06:04 PM
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#4
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,400
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Welcome to the Evergreen State.....
Home to one of the highest fuel taxes in the country.
$3.59 a gallon as of about 3:00pm today.
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01-14-2019, 06:19 PM
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#5
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 17,676
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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I saw regular at 1.79 at a station and diesel 2.75 one place.. average seems to be 189 for regular and 2.89 for diesel here
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01-14-2019, 07:16 PM
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#6
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: N.C.
Posts: 1,136
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Engine: DT466E
Rated Cap: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
Ga. regularly has the cheapest fuel prices in the country.
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Per AAA, Georgia is 18th cheapest for gas, 29th cheapest for diesel. 
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01-14-2019, 07:27 PM
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#7
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,481
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by plfking
Per AAA, Georgia is 18th cheapest for gas, 29th cheapest for diesel. |
I don't see anyone posting cheaper prices.
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01-14-2019, 07:41 PM
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#8
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,190
Year: 1971
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
Engine: 345 international V-8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
I saw regular at 1.79 at a station and diesel 2.75 one place.. average seems to be 189 for regular and 2.89 for diesel here
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dollar a gallon difference, makes my cost per mile slightly better then a diesel. This is assuming 10 mpg diesel and 7 mpg gas. Gas around here is running 1.97, diesel generally 80 cents more.
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01-14-2019, 07:43 PM
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#9
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Topped off my gasoline powered Toyota today in Houston for $1.75. Diesel was 2.75.
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01-14-2019, 07:49 PM
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#10
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Montana/Texas
Posts: 677
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Crown by Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: 230 HP DT 466e/MT 643!
Rated Cap: 16
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Here In West Virginia we're seeing gas at 2.59 and Diesel is at 3.29
John
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01-14-2019, 08:04 PM
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#11
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 17,676
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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I ran my 392 this summer and got 7.5 or so on average at 55 mph. My DEV bus which is a diesel and similar weight would get close to 10 on its old transmission at 55. Makes a good case and one of the reasons some of the schools are going back to gasoline busses brand new.. that and diesel emissions failures . The new VVT gas engines get the same or better MPG than diesel and are close on torque now..
If my superior wasn’t a classic I’m restoring I’d be inclined to swap a VVT engine in it to see what I could do with it..
In contrast though the GMC gas engines of old were terrible MOG at often 3.5 to 4. Even the 345 IH seemed to work too hard and get worse than the 392
Christopher
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01-14-2019, 09:14 PM
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#12
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 1,273
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Crown, integral
Chassis: Crown Supercoach II (rear engine)
Engine: Detroit 6V92TAC, DDEC 2, Jake brake, Allison HT740
Rated Cap: 37,400 lbs GVWR
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And this is what I pay behind the Orange Curtain: Orange County Gas Prices - Find Cheap Diesel Prices in California It's all well and good looking at the cheapest prices in your area, but the only gas stations that I can get my bus into and out are usually the most expensive! I'm now paying $3.70-ish at Chevron, the only place near here that I can get a 40-foot bus into.
John
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01-14-2019, 11:09 PM
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#13
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Farmington Hills, Mi (Detroit area)
Posts: 1,966
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Eldorado Aerotech 24'
Chassis: Ford E-450 Cutaway Bus
Engine: 7.3L Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 19
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$2.07 for regular gas and $3.09 for diesel in the Detroit area.
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01-15-2019, 12:07 AM
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#14
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,853
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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Local Walmart has diesel at $2.349/gallon with unleaded gas at $1.889/gallon. This store is fairly competitive. [Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex]
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01-15-2019, 08:43 AM
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#15
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,028
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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When we get back on the road i really need to be better about using a fuel price app. I found myself missing a lot of good opportunities for saving on diesel...
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01-15-2019, 09:30 AM
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#16
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,400
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brokedown
When we get back on the road i really need to be better about using a fuel price app. I found myself missing a lot of good opportunities for saving on diesel...
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Fuel Buddy has saved me a bunch of money. They have a trip planning function that is great for long trips.
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01-15-2019, 11:37 AM
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#17
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 669
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Running about $2.15 for gas and $3.00 for diesel here in Indianapolis. (it can fluctuate up or down 25c/gal just depending on where you are in Indy!)
Flying J on the south side is generally a bit less expensive than average for gas, but quite a bit more expensive for diesel. Its really incredible.... 
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01-15-2019, 12:06 PM
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#18
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: On the Road
Posts: 34
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Ford E450 Van
Engine: 7.3L V8 Diesel
Rated Cap: 5 window / 29 person / WC
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Texas has great prices
Agreed with Native, DFW area has diesel for 2.35 right now.
Finished up a 2,000 mile road trip last month. Diesel prices were noticeably lower as soon as I crossed the state line into Texas.
Paid anywhere from $3.25/gal outside of Vail, CO, to $2.30/gal outside of Amarillo, TX.
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01-15-2019, 12:06 PM
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#19
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,028
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Truck stops are almost always going to be higher because they get truckers to come in for their amenities. I've saved 25 cents per gallon just going around the corner from a Pilot.
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01-18-2019, 08:58 PM
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#20
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,190
Year: 1971
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
Engine: 345 international V-8
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Travel America truck stop near Harrisburg PA. $2.45 gas. $3.65 diesel
Largest difference I have seen between gas and diesel
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