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10 comments Wednesday 03 Jun 2009 | Posted By Bill Eby | Predictions

After yesterday’s spike up to $2.85 we saw the bottom completely drop out of the Chicago market, and wholesale gas jump 13 cents to $2.29.  This was for delivery to the Wolverine Pipeline, which covers the lower part of Michigan.  With Speedway jumping up to $2.85 before this climb, and the price being specifically set [...]

5 comments Tuesday 26 May 2009 | Posted By Ed Aboufadel | Commentary

Woe to us. Prices rose at random places on SATURDAY to $2.59, and today Speedway is making sure we understand with a system-wide re-set. The new price in Michigan is $2.69 a gallon.

0 comments Wednesday 20 May 2009 | Posted By Ed Aboufadel | Announcements, Commentary

I want to publicly congratulate Patrick on this step forward in his career.

4 comments Tuesday 05 May 2009 | Posted By Patrick | Predictions

Looking at morning numbers briefly this morning before an interview on WOOD AM1300, I think I might have to announce that I’m expecting a price hike soon to $2.19! A quick look at closing prices on the market from late last week and yesterday:Thursday close $1.42Friday close $1.47Monday close $1.54 As you can see, wholesale [...]

4 comments Thursday 30 Apr 2009 | Posted By Patrick | Predictions

Perhaps to counter the negative sentiment as they shift to a new rewards program schedule, Speedway has announced in an e-mail that they’re “rolling back the pump price” for Speedy Rewards members on Saturday or Sunday (May 2 and 3). The offer ONLY applies to gasoline, and is not valid in Wisconsin or West Virginia. [...]

9 comments Monday 27 Apr 2009 | Posted By Patrick | Commentary

In a bad PR move for Speedway, they’ve decided to eliminate instant discounts for all of Speedway Chase Mastercard members and raise the points needed for redemption of the best benefits for all of the chain’s Speedy Reward customers. If you aren’t already aware, Speedway had decided back in March that it was going to [...]