My 1st and last time was last March. Up and back on the east side based on reports with issues on the west side. Brought my own fuel but it wasn't enough to fill the tank so I ended up topping it off @ $5/ltr. I'm sure the price will be up from last year.
I hear a lot of complaining about the fuel price at base camp but lets face it, its a lot of work/expense for only a couple of months a year. They are not getting rich off this to be certain. Personally, I didn't find the ride all that exciting or interesting until you get to the dam. Sure, you have to do it at least once in your lifetime, if you keep going back, you know what you're in for.
Just my $0.02 worth.