2007-05-14 12:31:29 · 10 answers · asked by kittycae16 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
The only truly effective "boycott" scenario that is going to work on the "pricing game" with oil --- is to completely STOP buying altogether from the majors --- ie Exxon and Mobil -- they are the "price setters" within the market and until they feel the absolute THUMP of the consumer anger -- they will simply sit back and weather a one day--- anything !!!
2007-05-14 12:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have been boycotting gas tomorrow and also the not buying gas from the following companies,exxon,shell,citgo,and mobile.I statred it 3 weeks ago when a friend sent me an email to the fact.did you know that venezuala and other oil producing companies only pay 25 to 45 cents per gallon! Hello! Spread the word!
2007-05-14 12:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by gataloca6977 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only for the fools who believe not buying gas tomorrow (as opposed to not USING gas) will make any difference.
At the end of the business week, the bottom line will be the same amount of gas sold, same sales figures, same profits, etc.
2007-05-14 13:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a large amount of people participating in this "boycott", however it is going to be largely ineffective cause all those who did not buy gas on Tuesday will just buy it on Wednesday!
A more effective way to make a statement would be to just buy less gas over all, try to curb any unnecessary driving and carpool whenever possible!
These fat cat rich oil Barron's have so much money in their coffers, one day of protest is not going to convince them of anything!
2007-05-14 12:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by bender_xr217 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need a bike or take public transportation to work day. Not buying gas for a day wont work since everyone will just have to go through the inconvenience of waiting in line and buying the next day.
2007-05-14 12:55:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Evidently a ton of people are, but it is the most idiotic idea I have ever heard. One day of protesting does not create enough of a supply surplus to drastically drop gas prices. I suggest those of you falling for these read up on supply and demand.
2007-05-14 12:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by David B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't bought gas in like 2 weeks. Not gonna be any different tomorrow.... for me at least.
If this 'plan' really wants to work the way people invision it to, they need to boycott gas for a few months. lol. :-)
2007-05-14 12:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by island24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and its not to create a surplus. Its to cut into the profits of the oil companies that are overcharging for something they pay nickels a gallon for. We have tons of oil, and the only reason we pay such high prices is because they can.
2007-05-14 12:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by Amandus v 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not buying gas
2007-05-14 12:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
jjust stop it already. your stupid
2007-05-14 12:44:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋