Don't Buy Gas onMay 15, 2007
 
Don't pump gas on may 15th ...in April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices.  Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.

OnMay 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.

There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network, and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.

If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take $2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companys pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and lets try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one day.

If you agree (which I can't see why you wouldn't) resend this to all your contact list. With it saying, ''Don't pump gas on May 15th"

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Ahh, the art of ill-thought-out logic...

First, these numbers are only true if ALL 73 million internet users were planning on purchasing motor fuel on May 15.  I tend to go 10 days between refilling... Assuming most AMERICAN internet users (remember many are in cities and do not drive far on a daily basis) are like me, we can only assume 7.3 million would be filling their tanks on any given day. 

Second, 2.292 Billion is not nearly 3 Billion dollars... it is nearly 2.3 Billion dollars. 

Third, If fuel is not purchased on 5/15, it will sit in the tanks, and the tanks will remain full for 5/16, when an increased demand will hit the market.  Increased demand + fixed supply = increased prices.

Fourth, Our fuel is not expensive, compared to the global marketplace.  Much of Europe is paying 4+ Euro per Liter.  At roughly 4 liters to gallon, and very generously 1 Dollar to the Euro, that's 16+ dollars a gallon.

Fifth, It is the US Oil Companies who are losing revenue on this day.  There would be very little bullwhip effect into the Middle Eastern Crude Markets.

Sixth, You may "take the money out of their pockets" for one day-- but it will end up in their pockets whenever you end up buying your next tank.  You are reliant on your car.  Your car is reliant on Fuel.  You WILL BUY your car fuel.  And with the rules of supply and demand, you will pay more, because their will be more demand on the 16th if those who need gas the 15th wait a day to buy it, or on the 14th if they buy it early.

In summary:  If you want to lower the cost of gas, consume less as a habit.  Drive more efficient vehicles, refill less frequently.  An increased supply will lower the price. (unless the industries artificially inflate the price to make their revenues remain steadily increasing.)

I will buy gas on 5/15, but only if my fuel tank is running low -- just like every other day of the year.  I am driving a smaller lighter car now than I was a year ago, I drive fewer miles, and I get better milage.  I put my roof down and turn off my air conditioner if I'm not sitting in traffic.  I make sure my tires are properly inflated, and that my car is in excellent running order.  I'm an American... A Texan even.  I won't start riding a Moped like certain European countries, but at the same time, unless you use it for its purpose, maybe it IS time to reconsider that 8 passenger SUV, or the 3/4 Ton Pickup truck with a 7.2 liter displacement engine.  If you use it to transport 8 people, thank you for using one vehicle rather than 4-- If you use your truck for hauling rock or trailers, thank you for using your vehicle's abilities.  Yes, you're going to use more gas than me.  It's a cost of doing business.  Deal with it.