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[Dave Rifkin]

Originally Posted by L72copocamaro

My belief is that pandemic price raises were a way for businesses to try to stay afloat. I got that and supported it. Once the recovery started, there was no way prices were going back down. They have steadily gone up on the ruse that they are still recovering from the pandemic. To be fair, some may be, but not all I'm sure. For instance, anyone think gas prices will ever go back to pre pandemic levels?

In my opinion that depends on who's running this country.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by L72copocamaro

My belief is that pandemic price raises were a way for businesses to try to stay afloat. I got that and supported it. Once the recovery started, there was no way prices were going back down. They have steadily gone up on the ruse that they are still recovering from the pandemic. To be fair, some may be, but not all I'm sure. For instance, anyone think gas prices will ever go back to pre pandemic levels?

Maybe on the gas prices - soon but not right away. Two brand new refineries are about to go online one in Mexico and the other in Nigeria.

Two long-delayed refineries outside the U.S. are set to ramp up production, pumping out about 1 million more barrels a day of fuel.

Large new refineries in Mexico and Nigeria are ready to start producing fuel after a long start-up process that had left Wall Street skeptical that they’d open soon.

“These two refineries, which have been hit by major delays and cost overruns, appear within reach of the finish line,” writes Tudor Pickering Holt analyst Matthew Blair.

[WILMASBOYL78]

As stated before...Thanks Joe

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by chevyman0429

Just paid $1,080 for two night stay in a Holiday inn express!

Where the heck was THAT ????? I'll be sure to avoid the aera.

Originally Posted by Bill Pritchard

I would have slept in my car.

And if you haven't received the renewal for your homeowners insurance recently, be prepared.....

You got that right, Bill. I'm always prepared to sleep in a vehicle when I travel.
We got our renewals for all policies a few weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised to see NO increases. Homeowners, auto, with 4 vehicles covered and an umbrella. Only issue is, we changed from other carriers all at the same time and are now hit with a 5k bill. I know, I know, you guys are going to say you pay that much just for homeowners. We have very reasonable rates compared with most thru Owners Insurance.

[TimG]

My homeowners is renewing later this month and went up drastically.

[Lee Stewart]

Been out to dinner twice this entire year: my birthday and my son's birthday. Same restaurant: Chinese Buffett which prior to the pandemic was $11.99 for an Adult and $10.99 for a Senior. Now it's $16.99 and $15.99. Add a $5 tip which seems a little stupid as I get my own food, but Alex used to work there so we can't stiff the staff.

[Lee Stewart]

As far as homeowners insurance, if you live in either California or Florida you may see an increase as much as 300% to 500% because insurance companies are refusing to write policies under the current laws which are about to be changed in favor of the insurers.

[Lynn]

Sherri and I rarely eat out. Mainly because she is trying to control my diet after my two heart procedures this year, AND trying to avoid dementia, as my Mom (94) is almost crazy as a loon.

But, because I am dealing with so much lately with cardiac rehab AND having to put my Mom in memory care a few weeks ago (then having to empty out her house to get it ready for a renter... so we can afford the memory care), we ended up eating out a few times last week. One place was a wonderful South American cuisine place. Owner is from Peru, and is a great guy. We used to get out of there for $15 or less when we first started dating in late 2008. $52 last week. Then we went to a place where we just get the Salmon Caesar salad. $64 with tip, and all we had to drink was water.

It CAN'T be inflation. I keep hearing from the mainstream (lamestream) media that inflation is under control. Of course it is.

You guys have probably figured out I am pretty middle of the road politically, and I REALLY DON'T want this to be a political post. So, I will just say this: the first $3 trillion happened when Republicans were in control; and it was probably 10X more than what was ACTUALLY needed. For those guys saying "Thanks Joe", well, yes, the next $3 Trillion was not at all necessary. Plenty of blame to go around. You cannot indiscriminately print $6 Trillion and expect no consequences. My kids may survive this; my grandkids, I am afraid, won't.

[clnovaparts]

In short time people will ask themselves "How come I didn't know" The world is changing for the good.

[markinnaples]

My wife, my son and I went to 5 Guys and each got a burger, one or two large fries, and 3 fountain drinks and the bill was $48.

Four of us went to Tacos and Tequila last night for dinner, my sons had chicken quesadillas, I had one PoBoy Taco and my wife had one Cuban Taco, plus I had one Shock Top Draft and my wife had a Pepsi. The bill was over $70 with tip.

The prices are INSANE.