While in Florida last year, in many areas there was one price for paying with a credit card and another for cash. Sometimes the Cash price was 10 cents or more cheaper than credit card price.What can we expect in the the mid West?

On casual observation, it seems the stations that have a cash price and a credit price, their cash price is about the same as the nearby stations that have a single price no matter how you pay.

This happens all over the United States. It is a pain in the ass. And, some states, the stations will advertise a great diesel price and when you stop to fill up you find that, that price is for commercial trucks only.

Road Runners wrote:This happens all over the United States. It is a pain in the ass. And, some states, the stations will advertise a great diesel price and when you stop to fill up you find that, that price is for commercial trucks only.We found this at Jubitz Truck Stop in Portland, OR. They have all of those billboards up advertising a very good diesel price. After you fill up and go inside to pay, you find out that they want to charge the trucking company for the fuel and then the company pays all of the road taxes.There were other places to fuel up if you watch for them that were within two cents of Jubitz that included all of the taxes. Be aware of Jubitz - the billboards made no mention of the tax issue.Usually the first place we'll look for diesel is to see if we can find a Sam's Club. Some of them are a little tight getting into with a 40'er, but I take care of getting it and Jeep fueled while she's in shopping so overall it saves time and money. Have only found two Costcos with diesel in (mid Arizona) but their stores are usually a lot busier than Sams, so it's harder to get a large MH into them.Bill

I'm originally from the Midwest, and lived in Florida for 17 years till I started fulltiming last January. I have seen the stations that play that game but they really don't seem that numerous. I see it more in the large truck stops. And those seem to post both prices up front on their signage. I don't see this problem at the national chains such as BP, Sinclair, Shell, etc at their in-town stations.This year, I've come up from Florida to Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minn, and S. Dakota and really haven't seen too many places like that at all. I just don't see it as a large problem. I do use Murphy stations (Walmart) if possible and they have only one price.Do you use the Gasbuddy app ? The prices listed show if they are cash-only or both cash and credit.On edit. I just noticed you state Utah, Colorado, and NM in your title. Sorry, but I gotta tell ya - that ain't the midwest. I mean no offense to you or those states. My comments above still stand.Tim

Murphy (Walmart) currently has three prices. The cheapest is when you use their credit card. .15 cent discount. Second cheapest is when you use their gift cards. .03 cent discount. Highest price is when you pay cash or use anyone else's credit card. Full price.I received a letter about the above prices and of course it's at "participating stations".

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jnharley
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
Indiana sells diesel tax exempt to truckers and the advertised price is always substantially lower than the one you will end up paying at the pump. You will find this at all the truck stops. If it is a regular gas station that also sells diesel, the advertised price is what you will pay. So watch out for the diesel prices in Indiana.
mich800
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
PastorCharlie wrote:
FORD FUEL GUIDE

I don't think this is the document you want if you are discussing 85 octane. There is no reference to minimum octane requirements. If you are going to run high levels of bio diesel or ethanol levels just make sure your vehicle is rated for it but this is entirely standard/requirement than octane levels.
PastorCharlie
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
FORD FUEL GUIDE
arnko37
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
When you use a credit card(not debit) the station has to pay the issuing bank a fee of about 3%. Since it cost the station more they charge you more, they are passing the fee on to you.
GoPackGo
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
Then you can probably run up to E10 ethanol blend with no problem. Sorry, what is the tie-in to 85 octane ?
Water-Bug
Explorer II
Aug 11, 2014
PastorCharlie wrote:
It is posted on the filler port of my MH not to use this fuel.

15% Ethanol DOES NOT equate to 85 octane. The two numbers are independant measurements. 100% gasoline is not necessarily 100 octane and 10% ethanol is not usually 90 octane.
PastorCharlie
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
2008

85 Octane is regulated by fed law to light service vehicles, i.e. cars, vans, pickups, SUV, etc.
GoPackGo
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
How old is your MH ?
PastorCharlie
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
It is posted on the filler port of my MH not to use this fuel.
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
Tripalot wrote:
While in Florida last year, in many areas there was one price for paying with a credit card and another for cash. Sometimes the Cash price was 10 cents or more cheaper than credit card price.

What can we expect in the the mid West?

About the same, with better scenery.