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Aengmax Rookie Author New York City Posts:3 Points:2,710 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2011 11:15:18 PM Ignore Aengmax Report Abuse I have notice the price difference between cash & credit. For a long time, it was usually around 4 to 6 cents more per gallon. Now at a few stations it is up 14 to 16 cents per gallon. Are the credit card companies squeezing the gas stations and/or the gas stations just charging to get more money from the public.

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I have notice the price difference between cash & credit. For a long time, it was usually around 4 to 6 cents more per gallon. Now at a few stations it is up 14 to 16 cents per gallon. Are the credit card companies squeezing the gas stations and/or the gas stations just charging to get more money from the public.

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hjl17 Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,819 Points:611,645 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 10:14:35 AM Ignore hjl17 Report Abuse no
jrferrari All-Star Author Orlando Posts:652 Points:172,590 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 10:06:17 AM Ignore jrferrari Report Abuse There aren't many stations around me that have different prices for cash/credit, but the ones that do are about 5 cents difference. I haven't looked lately though.
Versa808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:11,133 Points:2,155,750 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 4:51:25 AM Ignore Versa808 Report Abuse No
Wrench45840 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:64 Points:15,335 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 11:25:37 PM Ignore Wrench45840 Report Abuse I noticed in Toledo Ohio area you have to watch for this at Valaro and Stop & go stations.
2Tall Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,767 Points:2,939,430 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 2:14:09 PM Ignore 2Tall Report Abuse yes
d_clark All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:921 Points:378,810 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2012 8:32:34 AM Ignore d_clark Report Abuse Do not see a difference here.
GustheCat2 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,841 Points:414,150 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2012 8:28:34 AM Ignore GustheCat2 Report Abuse Not around here
Versa808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:11,133 Points:2,155,750 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2012 12:54:01 AM Ignore Versa808 Report Abuse No
DI Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:20,176 Points:4,146,365 Joined:Apr 2001	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 8:00:56 PM Ignore DI Report Abuse Not in the Twin Cities. Virtually all stations charge the same.
Versa808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:11,133 Points:2,155,750 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 7:18:10 PM Ignore Versa808 Report Abuse No
2Tall Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,767 Points:2,939,430 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 5:24:55 PM Ignore 2Tall Report Abuse yes
forresj Champion Author Wilmington Posts:2,772 Points:541,305 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2012 10:00:42 AM Ignore forresj Report Abuse Banks are likely squeezing more from commercial gas stations by increasing fees to replace the lost fees from consumers credit cards. Ultimately, the consumer pays for the increased fees. That's why it's better to pay cash for gasoline if it's offerred at a cheaper price at gas stations. If you pay by credit, then pay off the balance every month to avoid the fees and interest. You'll learn to feel good every month knowing that you've "Stuck It To Man!!!" [Edited by: forresj at 11/18/2012 10:05:43 AM EST]
RadarIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,087 Points:1,055,245 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2012 8:37:47 AM Ignore RadarIN Report Abuse no
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,716 Points:996,435 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2012 8:28:46 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse No.
tkawashima Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,748 Points:907,175 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2012 8:09:36 AM Ignore tkawashima Report Abuse no
2Tall Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,767 Points:2,939,430 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2012 8:02:54 AM Ignore 2Tall Report Abuse yes
TxJeans Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,525 Points:367,475 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 6:39:01 PM Ignore TxJeans Report Abuse @THEMUSICRABBI - why do you think it should be outlawed? Granted, it would be nice if they had to post both prices, but if they feel their business model works best to pass the swipe fee along, I see no reason that should be restricted. Each business must determine which model works best. Some may find the price differential they charge may not be worth it as it may drive too much of the CC business away. It is there call, and each customer must determine the best value for them when choosing where they do business.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,230 Points:122,180 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 6:34:53 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse There isn't any here.
borsht All-Star Author Oakland Posts:784 Points:188,080 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 5:08:37 PM Ignore borsht Report Abuse I use credit, and it is an annoyance when they post a cash price and the credit price is 0.10 higher.
johnkoza Veteran Author Detroit Posts:356 Points:45,025 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 3:23:27 PM Ignore johnkoza Report Abuse Usually runs about $0.10 per gallon in MI.
THEMUSICRABBI Sophomore Author New York Posts:109 Points:160,865 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 11:44:23 AM Ignore THEMUSICRABBI Report Abuse i think it should be outlawed
MIT05 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,157 Points:1,389,375 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:21:42 AM Ignore MIT05 Report Abuse The have been doing it here for a long tie now.
crmedic Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,647 Points:222,200 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 8:22:23 AM Ignore crmedic Report Abuse yes
_Sparty_ Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,001 Points:688,940 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2012 9:39:48 AM Ignore _Sparty_ Report Abuse Haven't seen that type of spread here
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tdioiler All-Star Author Detroit Posts:890 Points:418,300 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:37:26 PM Ignore tdioiler Report Abuse another grab at profits. Would you frequent Best Buy if they tacked on 3 or 4 % for using a credit card to buy the big screen?? Back up armor truck!
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pepeMI All-Star Author Michigan Posts:907 Points:178,290 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 12, 2012 9:54:18 AM Ignore pepeMI Report Abuse Not many stations i frequent have a price difference
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MIT05 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,157 Points:1,389,375 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2012 7:16:50 AM Ignore MIT05 Report Abuse A big difference now.
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