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misanthrope

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5. In which case dollar figures would need to change

Reply to Takket (Reply #3)

Wed May 13, 2026, 02:34 PM

May 13

They typically hold 20-36 gallons.

In 2024, gasoline averaged $3.30 per gallon. That's $118.80 to fill up a 36-gallon tank. With today's national average being $4.06, that comes to $146.16 to fill up now. If we go by the $4.50 price in the meme, then it would be $162.

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"Before, my tank would only hold $25 of gas..." [View all] C Moon May 13 OP

A Trump supporter driving a Prius?!? misanthrope May 13 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave May 13 #2

I know a Prius owner who is a Trump supporter. StarryNite May 13 #7

Almost perfect but the vehicle needs to be a massive four door pickup Takket May 13 #3

In which case dollar figures would need to change misanthrope May 13 #5

Our local discount gas station is not a happy place. hunter May 13 #11

Trump makes everything bigger and better, even my gas tank. Thank you Donald! OGBuzz May 13 #4

That's right. Everyone's Tanks got bigger by Trump business magic. Wait til there's no more gas. Then size won't matter. ChicagoTeamster May 13 #6

When there's no more gas in the pumps, we'll still have gas/oil underground FakeNoose May 13 #8

Uh, tell my car that its tank is bigger, now. Oh -- wait...djt will do that any allegorical oracle May 13 #9

I paid $61 to fill up last week. Initech May 13 #10