10 Things Gas Stations Won't Tell You
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Article Source: http://linkbee.com/ReduceUrGasPay
1. “Good luck finding the best deal.”
When it comes to gas prices, most stations are branded—meaning the name of a major oil company hangs out front—and must buy gas from their proprietary company. They can’t shop around. With a lock on sales, the oil companies charge each station a different price depending on various factors, such as the station’s competition and its location. That means a station can pay as much as 46 cents a gallon more than one down the street, and that cost gets passed along to you.
2. “My gas isn’t better for your car; it’s just more expensive.” Read More: http://linkbee.com/ReduceUrGasPay
Oil companies spend lots of money explaining why their gas is better than the competition’s. Chevron’s gas, for example, is fortified with “Techron,” and Amoco Ultimate is supposed to save the planet along with your engine. But today more than ever, one gallon of gas is as good as the next.
3. “If you’re smart, you’ll put that debit card away . . .”
Your debit card might be a convenient way to pay for gas, but it’s a no-win proposition.. ((Article Continued: http://linkbee.com/ReduceUrGasPay ))
Best of luck gas-shopping everyone ;)
Hope this helps..
1. “Good luck finding the best deal.”
When it comes to gas prices, most stations are branded—meaning the name of a major oil company hangs out front—and must buy gas from their proprietary company. They can’t shop around. With a lock on sales, the oil companies charge each station a different price depending on various factors, such as the station’s competition and its location. That means a station can pay as much as 46 cents a gallon more than one down the street, and that cost gets passed along to you.
2. “My gas isn’t better for your car; it’s just more expensive.” Read More: http://linkbee.com/ReduceUrGasPay
Oil companies spend lots of money explaining why their gas is better than the competition’s. Chevron’s gas, for example, is fortified with “Techron,” and Amoco Ultimate is supposed to save the planet along with your engine. But today more than ever, one gallon of gas is as good as the next.
3. “If you’re smart, you’ll put that debit card away . . .”
Your debit card might be a convenient way to pay for gas, but it’s a no-win proposition.. ((Article Continued: http://linkbee.com/ReduceUrGasPay ))
Best of luck gas-shopping everyone ;)
Hope this helps..
