TEXAS...The REAL Cost of Gas

[red98vett]

It's true - it was on the news last week or so in Houston - I've always wondered how often this happens - and never really looked into actual bills - but they actually busted some stations AND said where they were on tv

JERKS - there's always going to be crooks in any business but this is really going to far - the cost of gas is bad enough in itself without us being shorted.

GOOD post girl !!!!!

[labrown]

Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Also, check the air pressure in your tires. It really does help your gas mileage.

So does having your tires aligned. Also, I am about to cut off all my hair so I can ride with my windows down more often. The AC in your car runs strait off your gas tank.

I try to go to gas stations that aren't independently owned. It seems like larger corporate stations (like the ones in front of Randalls, etc) are more strict about maintaining the pumps and no one that operates them is directly affected by the pinch of gas prices. Plus that 10 cent discount after buying groceries is a good one!

[sammiz]

Originally Posted by labrown

So does having your tires aligned. Also, I am about to cut off all my hair so I can ride with my windows down more often. The AC in your car runs strait off your gas tank.

I try to go to gas stations that aren't independently owned. It seems like larger corporate stations (like the ones in front of Randalls, etc) are more strict about maintaining the pumps and no one that operates them is directly affected by the pinch of gas prices. Plus that 10 cent discount after buying groceries is a good one!

My sister lives in Maryland and it seems that one of the supermarkets there is using a gas discount card as incentive to purchae there. You 'earn' amounts on a gas card (I think that's how it is) depending on what you spend.

[sammiz]

Originally Posted by red98vett

It's true - it was on the news last week or so in Houston - I've always wondered how often this happens - and never really looked into actual bills - but they actually busted some stations AND said where they were on tv

JERKS - there's always going to be crooks in any business but this is really going to far - the cost of gas is bad enough in itself without us being shorted.

GOOD post girl !!!!!

[sammiz]

Originally Posted by red98vett

It's true - it was on the news last week or so in Houston - I've always wondered how often this happens - and never really looked into actual bills - but they actually busted some stations AND said where they were on tv

JERKS - there's always going to be crooks in any business but this is really going to far - the cost of gas is bad enough in itself without us being shorted.

GOOD post girl !!!!!

AND... I read a report on the food companies and how they are dealing with everything to keep their profits. Why, they just change their packaging sizes (like the chips companies have) or they reduce the amount they place in the package. Say if it usually is a fourteen ounce package, they use the same size box but reduce the amount by two ounces. Of course, the new amount is stated on the box so it is legal. Do you think they think we won't notice?

AND....some computerized supermarkets actually ring up a higher price than what is advertised on the shelf. Sometimes, it can be just human error but sometimes I think it is intentional. There is no way anybody (except maybe Rainman) can watch all those prices as they are being rung up. I try but especially if the cashier is a fast scanner, I just can't keep up with it. Sometimes, if I am suspicious about something I will ask then and there. Other times, I check when I get home. I am big on the actual selling price being the same as the advertised price. These days you really have to pay attention. We are getting it stuck to us around every corner.

I make restaurant menus. They are having to raise their prices because restaurants are now being charged a trip charge so the suppling companies can recoup some of their loss from the high gas prices. It just goes on and on and on.

[labrown]

Originally Posted by sammiz

My sister lives in Maryland and it seems that one of the supermarkets there is using a gas discount card as incentive to purchae there. You 'earn' amounts on a gas card (I think that's how it is) depending on what you spend.

We get 10 cents off our next gas purchase when we buy 100 bucks worth of groceries. Since we have a club card, it keeps track for us, and we just scan our card at the pump. We always get a 3 cent discount, but it can go up to ten depending on how many groceries you buy.

[sammiz]

Originally Posted by labrown

We get 10 cents off our next gas purchase when we buy 100 bucks worth of groceries. Since we have a club card, it keeps track for us, and we just scan our card at the pump. We always get a 3 cent discount, but it can go up to ten depending on how many groceries you buy.

That woulds be ten cents reduction per gallon and not ten cents off the whole purchase, right?

[labrown]

Originally Posted by sammiz

That woulds be ten cents reduction per gallon and not ten cents off the whole purchase, right?

yep.

[cindy0721]

well we have a friend who works with alot of gas stations in texas and he said almost all gas stations are incorrect... he said it is very hard to caliberate fuel .... how sad is that!

[txshopper73]

Thanks for posting this! It happened to me last year. Had a 17 gallon take but put in almost 20...couldn't understand what was happening. Told my FIL and he said that I was crazy!

Also, if you have to get gas, it's better to get it in the morning...when it's cooler outside.

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by Malia

I agree with labrown! It sounds like the volume is rigged not the price! So it may say you're putting 10 gallons in your tank, but it could only be 8! And yes the only way to test that problem is to fill up a gallon gas can but who would go through all that trouble before they fill up!

That's what they are counting on, that we would not check this way. With people from the dept of Agriculture checking some it will help a little.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by sammiz

As stated, I got it in an e-mail from Texas. I am sure it was a forward that my friend thought was important. From the looks of the list there are a whole lot of stations that are in violation. No matter how you look at it, it is something we all need to pay attention to. It's already bad enough and has had such a negative impact on our whole economy that we need to be aware of this problem.

I am actually very surprised that with the prices being so high that 'gas stealing by siphoning from private vehicles' has not appeared to become a major problem yet. OR, maybe it has, just not in my area.
I am considering purchasing a 'locked' cap because of this potential. It costs me about eighty six to fill up and that is horrendous!

IT IS A PROBLEM ! My apartment complex had to send notices around due to siphoning - I now only keep 1/4 tank in my car cause I can't afford to be siphoned and re-fill -

2 people I know here were hit and now they have locks on their gas tanks and park so the tank isn't facing an easy access way.....but hell - there's alot of people filling up and driving off without paying now too -

It's just incredible that we are having to go thru this - but man Julie - in Scotland - 11 BUCKS A GALLON ? WOW - the thing is you all are SMART there - here in the USA people drive big gas guzzlers - SUV's - etc ....now they're probably regretting it.

[celstu1]

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[celstu1]

Ive been siphoned once a LONG time ago and it was before gas caps had to be 'properly sealed' or you failed inspection. So we were able to go to Walmart or something and buy some generic locking gas caps. You needed a key to open the gas tank. Noone could siphon from me anymore. But newer cars have something build into the gas caps to stop fumes from going into the environment and when you get inspected, they test that. If that seal is not working, you need to get a gas cap from your cars manufacturer/dealership. You can't even buy generic gas caps anymore! bummer right?? Im glad that my little gas door on my new car cannot be popped open from the outside, you need to push a button on the inside of the car to open it. phew!

[MeganS]

Here in NJ we're all probably be screwed over cause we're not allowed to pump our own gas.