Jokes about high fuel prices

High fuel prices are no joke, but... there are some funny comments coming out.

I saw these recently on an RV publication:

• I got gas today for $1.57. It was at Taco Bell.
• My friend was robbed at the gas station today. When the police arrived and asked, “Did you recognize the thief?” she replied, “Yes, officer! It was pump number 7.”
• The guy next to me just put $10 worth of fuel into his gas tank. Where does he think he’s going? To pump number 3?
• Good news! The bank finally approved our loan and soon we plan to close on a tankful of fuel.
• Joe’s wife complains that he never takes her to expensive places anymore. So, he took her to the gas station.
• The average cost of a gallon of gas hit an all-time high again this week. If you plan to travel this summer, it might be cheaper to mail your car.
• Did you hear about the new federal government fitness program to get people walking more? It’s called “Gasoline at $6 per gallon.”
• So, let’s do a little math. The government takes about 40% of what you earn. The other 60% is taken by the gas station. No wonder my wallet is so light!

• Mack puts his credit card in to prepay for fuel. The display screen asks for the make, model, and year of his car, as well as his annual salary. After a brief wait, this message appeared: “Your loan has been approved. You may fill up.”
• The lady explained to the tow truck driver: “No, the car’s not broken down. I just figured you’d be cheaper than buying gas.”
• A newly engaged gal showed her ring to her friends. She says, “We’re so excited! We registered at Shell, Mobil, and BP.”
• Moe went online to check the value of his car. He was asked, “Is it full of fuel or empty?”
• Are you feeling absolutely sick about the increasing fuel costs? Me too. I think it’s called the car owner virus.
• Why do gas prices end with 9/10 of a cent? It just makes cents.
• Remember when air was free at the gas station? Now you have to pay. It’s because of inflation.

We are grateful to be out of California and away from their high fuel prices, but prices are still high in Oregon and Washington. We recently read that the 76 gas station chain was reprogramming their pumps in Washington state to accommodate the possibility of $10+ per gallon fuel. Do you remember when fuel stations started listing prices by the liter because the price per gallon went over $0.99? I think that was in 1980...