Re: [Amc-list] “The Michigan ‘Green Thumb’ Alternative Fuel Show 2008”

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 1 Apr 2008, Brien Tourville wrote:

> LPG is selling for around $1.91 ..

I'm the last to knock LP as motor fuel, but I'd add a dollar to
that amount. Last time I bougt LPG (2 weeks ago) at a Mutual
Propane (BIG high-volume dealer) it was nearly $3/gal. Still
better than gasoline.

On road trips, on which I've easily done 100K miles on LP only,
through 40+ states, the price varies 3:1. Mom'n'pop stores are
extremely expensive (close to $4/gal) because they buy small
quans as a convenience for BBQers from end sellers, no blaming
them; the big tank farms with railroad sidings (like Mutual) the
cheapest. Plus, it varies with season -- more in summer. Then
there are sellers that will not fill vehicles, period. (They
are supposed to be state-licensed to charge Road Tax, luckily
few even know about that, but those that do, don't mess with
the state -- big fine$$!)

Per-gallon cost isn't the reason to switch to LP. It's liquified
PETROLEUM... it's price is tied to oil (it IS oil) and you use
15% more per mile.

The reason to switch to LP is engine longevity, cleanliness,
fun, etc. If you wanna save $$$ drive a rambler six!


There's no magic bullet.

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