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fish_and_chisps OP t1_iy8phe9 wrote
The station was very much open; I took the picture while filling up there. As for the math, I’m comparing the credit prices ($4.60-$3.78). Call it 72¢ if you pay cash, but it’s still a massive difference.
malepitt t1_iy8q8xe wrote
Around my town, I think the prices might reflect whatever the station paid for their previous delivery. Once they refill their underground tanks at a lower price, perhaps then their posted price can change. Those stations which have the lowest traffic seem to take the longest to reflect price drops. Disclaimer: I have no idea what I'm talking about
AffableJoker t1_iy8xkvs wrote
I had to zoom in on the sign, I've never seen a gas station that has a different price for cash in my life. Is that common in certain places?
JuandAKind t1_iy8yawo wrote
I’ve seen it in a few stations near where I live.
fish_and_chisps OP t1_iy8zncg wrote
I’d say a significant minority do it around here. I guess it’s an effective, though somewhat dishonest, marketing tactic—they can advertise the lower price, but most customers will end up paying the credit price.
jjpenguins66 t1_iy93qll wrote
Prices for gas are entirely manufactured. Supply is manipulated to take advantage of "Crisis" situations. We need more alternate power solutions so we aren't held hostage like that.
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autoposting_system t1_iy984rg wrote
I travel all over the Eastern United States and I'd say it's about one in four or one in five stations.
I try to avoid buying gas at these stations on general principle
fulltimeheretic t1_iy99451 wrote
Very common. They save money on the processing fee for credit cards.
vanishingpointz t1_iy9qje5 wrote
She'll stations in my area charge more for card payments. A lot more
LigmaUpDog_ t1_iyap7ow wrote
I live on the west coast and I only ever see them with cash and credit prices
KiltedTailorofMaine t1_iyb4ll9 wrote
In this I agree- and bought an Electric Vehicle. No more gas stations for me. Side bar; contrary to 'what everyone knows" my EV has not caught fire, can be charged{where I live} with ease, or at home, and needs next to ZERO in maintenance. For the anti EV crowd, spare me the talking points of the anti- EV bought and paid for, 'news stories'. Neither I nor the entire European continent will believe you.
Total-Khaos t1_iy8p0ne wrote
Looks like a closed station that still has old prices up on the sign.
Also, your math needs some checking...