Fuel Price, Cash now means Cash.
We stopped at the Chevron Station just east of Goldbar Washington. The sign said Diesel, Cash $3.89, Credit $3.99. I filled up the truck, took about 40 gallons. Went inside to pay with Debit card a...
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Stefonius wrote:Absolutely.
The oil companies (while very evil) aren't the real driving force behind high prices in America. It's unregulated oil futures trading on the stock market that is mostly responsible for the $4.00/gallon pricing we pay at the pump.
Every credible thing I've read or heard about oil companies (not ill-informed, angry customers) says their profit margins are not all that much. These companies invest billions, some of which goes down the toilet. Similarly, gas is not a high-profit item (according to a 2008 article) which is why they want you in that store.
I would imagine this thread has about run its course since the topic is starting to drift.
