Fuel Prices - 10 cent discount for cash

[John_Heard]

Or is it pay 10 cents extra per gallon if using a debit or credit card?

One of our local fuel stations just changed to charging 10 cents more if you use a debit or credit card when buying Diesel, but didn't change their rates for Gasoline. Anyone else seeing this?

I assume this means they are paying between 2-3% for card processing, which I do understand the extra cost. Most everyone knows that's already factored into the price and has been for a long time. These stations weren't eating that 2-3% you can bet on it, so why would they make the change only for diesel ?

[chpcamaro]

they have been doing that for a while out here weel atleast charging more iof you use a credit card i never use a credit card for gas because this. other states are probably learning how to screw the public by watching california do it grrrrrrrrrrr

[John_Heard]

Few years back when prices went through the roof and they made everyone pay in advance, I got used to using my debit card at the pump so I didn't have to guess how much it would take to top the tank off.

I guess my point is, they raised the price 10 cents, then give you a "discount" for cash... So now they are making and extra 2-3% above what they were making before starting this crap. Arghh... Diesel 4.01 here as of yesterday.. I know it's more on the left coast, just venting.

[ytnova]

Kinda the same way here for the last couple of years, but not at all stations. Typically here there is a .03-.04 charge per gallon if using a debit or credit card, but not if you use the stations brand of credit/fuel card or cash.