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Offline Terry Bolin

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Fuel pricing ????
« on: July 06, 2008, 05:37:14 PM »
I have bought 7 gallons of fuel this year and just a $1.00 price increase on the last group but, One of our other fliers bought a gallon of 10-18 powermaster yesterday and it was $19.99 per gallon. Is everyone seeing a $5.00 increase from their supplier?
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Re: Fuel pricing ????
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2008, 06:10:56 PM »
Nope, one dollar was it for my Rich's Brew from Rich's Hobbies in Texas.  Total of $11.00 a gallon delivered to the Toledo show.
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Re: Fuel pricing ????
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2008, 08:07:42 AM »
That sounds like the single gallon price.  Cheaper when you can get it in bulk supplies.  DOC Holliday
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Re: Fuel pricing ????
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2008, 08:33:21 AM »
There is currently a nitro shortage and it's driving up the cost of fuel.  The more nitro, the higher the hike.  People that are flying R/C heli's using 30% nitro are seeing prices of $35-$45 a gallon.  The guy that makes Wildcat fuel says the cost of nitro has recently doubled.  All of this is very recent.  Hobby shops that have a good supply might still have the "good old" prices.  If you're flying 5% or 10%, shouldn't be that much of a hike.
If you run a search for nitro methane, you'll find more info.

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Re: Fuel pricing ????
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2008, 09:19:10 AM »
tammys in portland has a sign on door 2 dollors off per gallon when you buy 4 i ??????
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Re: Fuel pricing ????
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2008, 06:47:56 AM »
Just a couple of weeks back, three of us bought a total of 14 gallons from Graves RC in Orlando.  The price had gone up about a dollar per gallon.

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Re: Fuel pricing ????
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2008, 07:17:29 AM »
Thanks guys, I thought there might be some gouging going on at out local.
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Re: Fuel pricing ????
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2008, 11:17:40 AM »
There may sstill be some gouging going on.  Most people (I fly RC helis) are paying $30 - $35 per gallon for 30% heli fuel, but some stores are charging closer to $50.

But no doubt about it, prices are going up.  So if you LHS has fuel at the old price, stock up.
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