Cash price on fuel
I do not like to be misled by their big signs on the interstate advertising their prices, pull off, and the see a 5-6 cent increase on the pump. I can't read that little sign that says cash until I'm...
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2 interesting things happened today related to fuel pricing. On our way back to the Houston area we came upon a Bucee's fuel station offering diesel at $1.89 which is a great price for the area. Once in place and ready to pump the pricing shows $1.99. To get the $1.89 price you have to pay with a TDECU credit card whatever the heck that might be. False advertising!? Likely! Bad business!? You bet. No change I will ever return to a Bucee's.
Later, I was running around town and needed gas for my car. Gas Buddy showed a nearby station with $1.89 gas (also very good). I pulled in, gave the attendant $30 cash and went out to pump. The pump showed $30 pre-paid and the price at $2.03. I went back inside and asked why the pump was not showing the $1.89 price. Turns out you needed to purchase a gas card (like the Wal-Mart card) to get the discounted price. So, despite paying cash, the price was .25/gallon higher than advertised without the card. I took my money back and drove to Kroger's where I paid $1.96 with a CC.
Later, I was running around town and needed gas for my car. Gas Buddy showed a nearby station with $1.89 gas (also very good). I pulled in, gave the attendant $30 cash and went out to pump. The pump showed $30 pre-paid and the price at $2.03. I went back inside and asked why the pump was not showing the $1.89 price. Turns out you needed to purchase a gas card (like the Wal-Mart card) to get the discounted price. So, despite paying cash, the price was .25/gallon higher than advertised without the card. I took my money back and drove to Kroger's where I paid $1.96 with a CC.
