How come fuel prices are always 10-cents different on octane grades $3.21=Super $3.11=premium & $3.01= Reg. &?
What's with that middle one??? Do we really need a Gas inbetween Regular & Super Unleaded??? Oh, I know my Stihl leaf blower will say use the midd...
What's with that middle one??? Do we really need a Gas inbetween Regular & Super Unleaded??? Oh, I know my Stihl leaf blower will say use the middle grade or premium. Yet, I wonder if we're not being took for a little ride as consumers with these oil companies never changing the 10-cent rule.
If that's the case, how come inflation hits everything from Gas to Milk, but never octane additives?
Also, does anyone here ever use the middle pump? Like, oh geez I just got a lil' 4-cyclinder here and it takes regular unleaded. But maybe I should spend an extra 10-cents more (because it's always 10-cents),and buy this middle rated unleaded fuel *wink,wink*
What's the deals?
Are we being hosed?
How come my diet pop isn't 10-cents less ever than regular?
How come 1% milk isn't 10-cents cheaper than 2%?
I'm sure our fine record breaking earnings executives at Exxon could answer these questions for us.
It costs more money to prepare better gas, so they charge more for the higher quality fuels. The higher qualities, the more they charge. And since they wouldn't do it if it didn't earn them money, there are indeed people who buy the medium grade gas.
Diet Soda doesn't cost less to make than regular. 1% milk doesn't cost less to make than whole milk.