Have you SEEN THE GAS PRICES??? - Page 4

Eagle eye · 09-02-2005, 06:20 AM

You people have it easy. Over here it is around US$5.30 per gallon. I think... Damn imperial.

BTW The correct term is fuel or petrol

[ 09-02-2005, 06:23 AM: Message edited by: Eagle eye ]

shamrock_uk · 09-02-2005, 08:14 AM

Actually gasoline is the correct chemical term for the oil we refine at the particular temperature to stick it in your car. Petroleum is (IIRC) heavier...

Timber Loftis · 09-02-2005, 10:28 AM

Oooh, oceanic language barrier alert!

Petroleum is a general term for all petroleum products in liquid form. Legally, anyway. Gasoline and No. 2 Fuel Oil are both "petroleum." An even broader term, "Petroleum products" range from gasoline to the plastic monitor casing you're looking at right now.

Petrol means the same thing as fuel and as gas in their vernacular uses in various countries. In Europe, you'll need a translator if you want to buy "gas" from someone. Here in the U.S. using the term "petrol" would let everyone know you're British, or wish you were.

shamrock_uk · 09-02-2005, 10:41 AM

Thanks for the clarification.

mad=dog · 09-02-2005, 10:42 AM

I use "petrol" mostly because I was taught British English in school. So I wouldn't say I use it because I wish I was English.
However in many Northern European languages you'll need to ask for "benzin" to get something in the tank.

09-02-2005, 10:28 AM	#33
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Oooh, oceanic language barrier alert! Petroleum is a general term for all petroleum products in liquid form. Legally, anyway. Gasoline and No. 2 Fuel Oil are both "petroleum." An even broader term, "Petroleum products" range from gasoline to the plastic monitor casing you're looking at right now. Petrol means the same thing as fuel and as gas in their vernacular uses in various countries. In Europe, you'll need a translator if you want to buy "gas" from someone. Here in the U.S. using the term "petrol" would let everyone know you're British, or wish you were. __________________

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09-02-2005, 06:20 AM	#31
Eagle eye Elminster Join Date: May 13, 2004 Location: New Zealand Age: 34 Posts: 409	You people have it easy. Over here it is around US$5.30 per gallon. I think... Damn imperial. BTW The correct term is fuel or petrol [ 09-02-2005, 06:23 AM: Message edited by: Eagle eye ]

09-02-2005, 08:14 AM	#32
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	Actually gasoline is the correct chemical term for the oil we refine at the particular temperature to stick it in your car. Petroleum is (IIRC) heavier...

09-02-2005, 10:41 AM	#34
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	Thanks for the clarification.

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