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giantcucumbergrower t1_izeqxl6 wrote

Even small retail businesses have weights and measures stickers inside verifying their scanners work correctly, so this is either shady or one person owns multiple gulf stations and has no idea those stickers should be visible

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TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izeydds wrote

I first noticed this issue last year at the Gulf on Easton Rd in Bethlehem. They were either not there, or had red failed stickers on.

I stopped by that same location last week and I think they had up to date “pass” stickers.

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IrresponsibleScience t1_izf0yqq wrote

This means they are dodging certification. Those stickers are required as evidence that they passed. The gas might be cheaper but you are likely not paying for a gallon of gas either.

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TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izefjpf wrote

I’m in the Lehigh Valley, and the Gulf gas stations around seem to consistently have significantly cheaper gas than anywhere around, even Costco and NJ stations. Made me a little suspicious, and I noticed this is the second Gulf I’ve gone to that doesn’t have a PA Weighs and Measures sticker.

What do y’all think?

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ItsMePythonicD t1_izeh2yb wrote

I would not buy gas from them. Maybe even report them.

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TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izeij3q wrote

The one I was at yesterday was Airport Rd by Copperhead Grille, so Lehigh Co which doesn’t have its own weights and measures like Northampton. Couldn’t figure out how to report with PA State weights and measures.

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ItsMePythonicD t1_izek7mr wrote

Looks like you can report them here:

https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/ReportanIncident/Pages/EnvironmentalComplaints.aspx

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discogeek t1_izf74ye wrote

Nah, fuel dispensers are Agriculture (Weights & Measures), not DEP. Although they may forward things over to Ag for you. The counties do the inspections though, so you're not taking a bad path to resolution by contacting your county officials.

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[deleted] t1_izeigiw wrote

Report to the county. This is illegal and likely harms the citizens

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badgerbarthowlemeiux t1_izejxtg wrote

Yeah it’s strange there are no stickers at all.

Is the cheaper gas because of the car wash thing or is it just significantly cheaper period?

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TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izh8pb9 wrote

Just cheaper typically. Sometimes significantly enough that it seems weird. When I was there yesterday it was around 10 cents cheaper than Costco I think. It was cheaper than gas in NJ by a decent bit.

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Captain_Hampockets t1_izewuou wrote

I worked at gas stations for like 20 years, in CA and PA. This is not good, nor proper.

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bignick222 t1_izf3dzk wrote

Don’t buy and report it

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Annahsbananas t1_izew58u wrote

Gulf Gas....now that's a name I haven't heard in a long, long time

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crankshaft123 t1_izf8tro wrote

Chevron acquired the Gulf brand in 1985. They sold it to Cumberland Farms in 2010. Cumberland Farms sold it to Arc Light Capital Partners in 2015.

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Duke81ist t1_izfobg5 wrote

Looks like a new pump maybe they are on the list for certification

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dalex89 t1_izgyppk wrote

other than some finger prints, that pump looks just months old

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ProZach82 t1_izfmjas wrote

They are required on the pumps either from the State or a local weights & measure (county) sticker on it. Ask for information and don’t use the pumps if you aren’t sure and it isn’t sealed.

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LowNo5584 t1_izf845p wrote

The individual who tests is required to affix either a pass or fail sticker on the pumps. If there's no sticker, either the state (or county in some cases) either hasn't checked them, or the pump failed testing and the owner scraped it off. Make sure you know if the county you're in has a county level Weights and Measures Dept or if it's overseen by the state, then call them.

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helloiamaudrey t1_izg8q9v wrote

The real thing is GULF STATIONS STILL EXIST, the one in Oil City shut down in the 70s due to the arrow heads

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Speakslinux t1_izh09um wrote

Please note while they may not be certified, check inside on the wall. If they are legit you will see a pa dept of revenue gasoline revenue letter/ceftificate

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TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izh7t1q wrote

That’s fine but it doesn’t mean the gallon I pay for is actually a gallon, right? That’s like having a PA contractors license and charging someone for X amount of lumber. Nobody is certifying how many 2x4s were actually provided.

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Yankiwi17273 t1_izhw3sq wrote

I usually don’t notice them, but wow does a gas pump look naked without the stickers!

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ras_1974 t1_izes2lk wrote

I haven't purchased gulf gas since the late 70's because of engine knocks after using it.

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mbz321 t1_izey0nn wrote

Lol. All gas in your region comes from the same exact refineries.

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CarbonGod t1_izf26tu wrote

and gas has changed quite a bit since the 70s. I mean...there is unleaded now!

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TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izeyhwh wrote

Sure does. They’ll Chuck in different additives for the different brands, but the actual gas is the same.

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homerj419 t1_izhd7tw wrote

But the tanks the stations hold them in aren't the same. Some have updated double walled fiberglass tanks others have outdated metal ones. Metal is corroded by the fill around the tank and also degrades overtime. Water and sediment enter and that's not good. And also as someone else mentioned additives from the separate fuel companies themselves and their methods of storage as well. Lots of variables

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prof_cunninglinguist t1_izgq1w4 wrote

$220 to fill up my Nissan Sentra huh? damn you Biden!!!!!!!!!!!

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GTTrush t1_izev0ix wrote

Refuse to pay the fuel tax until pumps are certified by state.

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