If a gas station has a cheaper price than a competitor across the street, is the cheaper gas watered down?

Question

At an intersection I saw two gas stations, a Citgo and a Kangaroo. The Citgo was $3.99 and the Kangaroo was $3.80! Is the cheaper station just trying to make more money by getting more customers or is the Kangaroo gas just watered down and a worse grade of gas?

Thanks!

Answer 1

It's called competition, they do it everywhere not just at gas stations.They are trying to get the other guys customers simple as that.

Answer 2

im not sure bout those cause i havent heard of kangaroo "not where im at" but i know its true for HEB and walmart gas. they are watered down

Answer 3

In most cases , it's about how much profit the cheaper dealer is willing to give up to attract business. Or how much the higher priced guy is ripping you off. Water and gas will not mix, so you can't "water down" gasoline. Brand names usually charge more because they advertise. Kangaroo doesn't refine their own gas. There's a good chance it's Exxon in their tanks, bought on the spot market at a discount.

Answer 4

could be eatered down but if they get caught they are out of business.  most likely just trying to lure customers away from other gas station

Answer 5

first, on the pump there should be a seal with this years date. its an inspection seal, that promises the gas is diluted correctly. any station without this  seal on the pump, you should avoid.

u can see this "seal"  on every grade they offer.

>>>>>does anyone know about the inspection seal,, guess not, look next time you fill up

if you are " disgusted at yahoo answers"

maybe you should start giving better answers  yourself.

Answer 6

I've heard of stations rigging the meters so that they can make up the cheaper price per gallon. Most ways to avoid this is to end your pump on a even price cause they can't hide it as well. Like $10 or $20. Most likely they just need to draw more people in cause they really make their money on the store part of the station.

Answer 7

no it means one is probably owned by the Oil Company and the other is independent, one owned by the OIL company usually makes most of its money from selling store items, the gas is just to attract customers because there is not really a high profit for Gas Stations at the retail level

Answer 8

I think your brain is watered down.

Answer 9

Urban myth. Both companies have different additives, (not water) and different suppliers. They, as all retailers, compete to get your business. If they use fuel as a loss leader they will do so to hopefully get you to spend your money inside the shop where the profits are much higher.

Answer 10

Citgo is a brand name, Kangaroo is a generic name . Just like with any other commodity, you pay more for the brand name even if the product comes from the same manufacturer . Gasoline must comply with state and federal regulations regarding potency and purity for it to be sold on the open market . When I drove an airport shuttle van, there were engine problems supposedly related to the fuel . We were directed not to use Arco fuel in any company van . I personally never had any trouble with Arco and it was the least expensive fuel . As long as the fuel grade meets your vehicle requirements, you should be OK.

All the best

Answer 11

this is u.s.a baby......u can;t water down gas. nice ? though