For those traveling to Baja - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 01-06-2017, 05:50 AM

Be aware of the protests for increased prices at the gas pumps. The government had to raise the price of fuel due to refinery problems and the people are not happy. There could be highway closures and barricades in place. I suggest getting as much fuel as you can before you cross to go south.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.the...?client=safari

Baja_Traveler · 01-06-2017, 06:28 AM

I noticed that diesel prices were $3.20 a gallon (at current conversion rates) down in San Felipe last weekend. I paid $2.60 a gallon to fill up to head down there - good thing I have a 60 gallon transfer flow installed on my truck, and don't need to fillup for a Gonzaga round trip.

News last night said that a bunch of truckers protested in Ensenada and are blocking the distribution center for days on end - Baja will be running out of fuel by next week...

DanaPT · 01-06-2017, 10:06 AM

some pretty interesting videos on youtube about the riots/looting. The USD now gets 21.4 pesos. So the removal of the Mex. gvt's gas subsidy is gonna be even more painful for the locals now AND probably later.

Higher gas prices = higher prices for many goods

This + them having to build and pay for a new wall

... may not make Americans too popular, so be careful down there.

Denis_Ruso · 01-06-2017, 10:08 AM

I never understood violent protests. Looting stores, destroying property.

Its like some one goes "man gas prices are unfair and too high, lets lower gas prices by looting and destroying the community"

YakDout · 01-06-2017, 10:32 AM

^ Dont shit where you eat.

Dannowar · 01-06-2017, 04:19 PM

I was just there. Lines were long during the day but had no problem in the mornings.

Mulege. Guerro negro. San Ignacio. Gonzaga. San Felipe. All no problem.

YakDout · 01-06-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

I was just there. Lines were long during the day but had no problem in the mornings.

Mulege. Guerro negro. San Ignacio. Gonzaga. San Felipe. All no problem.

Father in law just had to come back to SD. He was on his way to his house in Abre. for a week trip. Not sure of the details yet, if he was turned around or if he was scared of not finding fuel for his return trip. That would be a shitty situation.

MrPukaShell · 01-16-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Father in law just had to come back to SD. He was on his way to his house in Abre. for a week trip. Not sure of the details yet, if he was turned around or if he was scared of not finding fuel for his return trip. That would be a shitty situation.

So what happened? Why did he have to turn around....

YakDout · 01-16-2017, 01:09 PM

They were worried they would not be able to get fuel for the return trip. El rosario was getting their last shipment when they were on the way down. Abreojos was out of fuel, san ignacio was out of fuel. And they couldnt risk everyone else also being out of fuel. Looks like Dano made it back just in time. They had considered buying like 8 five gallon cans and filling them in ensenada but it wasn't worth it to them. They will have to pay a penalty on their property tax now. Thats why they go every January. Pay taxes. (Or thats the excuse)

01-06-2017, 05:50 AM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	For those traveling to Baja Be aware of the protests for increased prices at the gas pumps. The government had to raise the price of fuel due to refinery problems and the people are not happy. There could be highway closures and barricades in place. I suggest getting as much fuel as you can before you cross to go south. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.the...?client=safari

01-06-2017, 10:08 AM	#4
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	I never understood violent protests. Looting stores, destroying property. Its like some one goes "man gas prices are unfair and too high, lets lower gas prices by looting and destroying the community" __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

01-06-2017, 04:19 PM	#6
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I was just there. Lines were long during the day but had no problem in the mornings. Mulege. Guerro negro. San Ignacio. Gonzaga. San Felipe. All no problem. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

01-06-2017, 06:28 AM	#2
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I noticed that diesel prices were $3.20 a gallon (at current conversion rates) down in San Felipe last weekend. I paid $2.60 a gallon to fill up to head down there - good thing I have a 60 gallon transfer flow installed on my truck, and don't need to fillup for a Gonzaga round trip. News last night said that a bunch of truckers protested in Ensenada and are blocking the distribution center for days on end - Baja will be running out of fuel by next week...

01-06-2017, 10:06 AM	#3
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	some pretty interesting videos on youtube about the riots/looting. The USD now gets 21.4 pesos. So the removal of the Mex. gvt's gas subsidy is gonna be even more painful for the locals now AND probably later. Higher gas prices = higher prices for many goods This + them having to build and pay for a new wall ... may not make Americans too popular, so be careful down there.

01-06-2017, 10:32 AM	#5
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	^ Dont shit where you eat.

01-16-2017, 01:09 PM	#9
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	They were worried they would not be able to get fuel for the return trip. El rosario was getting their last shipment when they were on the way down. Abreojos was out of fuel, san ignacio was out of fuel. And they couldnt risk everyone else also being out of fuel. Looks like Dano made it back just in time. They had considered buying like 8 five gallon cans and filling them in ensenada but it wasn't worth it to them. They will have to pay a penalty on their property tax now. Thats why they go every January. Pay taxes. (Or thats the excuse)