The war in Iran

[5thDragoons]

Gav thinks he's going to be the next prez? Hah! AOC has a better chance than him, and she has the mental horsepower of a turnip!

Actually, the most electable democrat right now is Fetterman, but he's too far toward the right for them to run him. SW

[Johnny P]

Amazing that all the stations decide to go up on the same day. They are at the mercy of the distributors, and the distributors dictate the prices

[lyman]

Amazing that all the stations decide to go up on the same day. They are at the mercy of the distributors, and the distributors dictate the prices

not in this area, gas is basically allocated, and the distributors deliver based on need (most use a system or system like Veedor Root, that sends messages when fuel is low)
the store owner or retailer sets the prices, based on the competition and what they want for a margin,

margin, as in profit, is usually low on gas itself,

[Allen]

"margin, as in profit, is usually low on gas itself,"

True. Most if not all older gas stations that sold gas only went out of business many decades ago. Gas stations now have to sell convenience and/or deli food to show a suitable profit plus stay open 24/7. The "mom and pop" gas stations are gone.

[Johnny P]

not in this area, gas is basically allocated, and the distributors deliver based on need (most use a system or system like Veedor Root, that sends messages when fuel is low)
the store owner or retailer sets the prices, based on the competition and what they want for a margin,

margin, as in profit, is usually low on gas itself,

When Murphy U.S.A. opened its first station in our town they had super low prices compared to the other stations. The local distributor for other brands threatened to take them to court, and Murphy caved rather than get into a publicized court battle. What grounds I have no idea, but Murphy went up to match the other stations in town.
The distributor controls the prices, and the station has to mark their gasoline up in order to make a profit over what the distributor charges.

[S.A. Boggs]

$2.79 local
Sam

[PWC]

Phlenix, $4.19 two hrs ago. Makes me wish (kinda) I ztill had the Pris, 55 mpg

[Doc Sharptail]

Most of the gas station biz here is still oil company owned- 75-80%.
The non-oil co. aligned stations tend to be a few cents cheaper sometimes.
Hit 1.49.9 here yesterday morning, which is knife-edge 6 bucks CAD a gallon.
I'll do alright if I remember to keep the rpms down below 2000 in our little 4 banger Ford 4 X 4.
The blower in it drinks just as much gas a small block 8.

-D.S.