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mesodude1 year, 5 months ago
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I seem to recall there is a good 10 cents or more difference between the price in NYC and New Jersey (a big refinery state) and I think that this phenomenon is occurring across the country to some extent or another. I'm in DC but I skank over to VA to save the 4-5 cents per gallon difference in prices. Granted, I don't make a special trip for that purpose and I always feel a sense of guilt (for not filling up at the station two blocks from where I live). I know this hurts local stations because fewer visitors means unsold coffee, donuts, candy bars, or cokes, lottery tickets, oil changes, and vehicle inspection services (the misc goods and services that help small station owners break even, at least).
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vandee1 year, 5 months ago
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How are they getting this fuel across the border without paying huge customs tariffs? Are they getting it one tank at a time? I can't imagine that's worth the cost of driving and time it takes. Anyone who's seen the lines at the Mexican borders going back into the U.S. knows how long that wait is. You burn off half your tank just waiting to get through.
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CaptainLucid1 year, 5 months ago
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I wish I understood why oil prices vary depending on where you get it. I live in the SF bay area. We have the major terminals and refineries about 10 minutes away from my house. And we always have the highest prices except maybe Hawaii. How come it is cheaper in Wyoming where you have to truck it much farther. It is a fix that W and Co have no will defend to their death.
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mesodude1 year, 5 months ago
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You might find the article linked below an interesting read. I believe gas in CA is more expensive partly due to stricter environmental standards there.
http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2008/05/29/pr...
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