Why cant gas stations tell you the price over the phone?

Question

Why cant gas stations tell you the price over the phone?

Answer 1

Like the others have said, it'll change before you get there.  There are many sites on the internet that have up to date prices, but they also are subject to change in a hurry.  Here is one:

http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstation...

Just enter zip code

  I used one tv station site this morning for the cheapest gas, and in one and a half hours the price went up $.25, so take your chances.

Answer 2

the reason they can't is because they think that you are another gas station. the reason is because other gas stations are trying to compete to get the lowest prices and people go where it cost less.

Answer 3

Because it might go up before you get there.

Answer 4

Haha.

Or because they don't want you comparing prices and going to the lowest one, rather then just going to them as you are driving by.

Answer 5

To prevent competitors from getting the price and matching it.