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  • Posts: 3,909
    Why is gas cheaper at convenience stores like 7-Eleven and whatnot? I mean, the gas they sell has to meet the same standards as the gas at Citgo or Shell, right? So is the difference like between buying name brand and generic? :think:

    But at the same time, nearly everything else in a convenience store -- from milk and bread to cereal and soda -- is more expensive than in a grocery store. So what is going on here?! :wtf:
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  • Posts: 31,013
    kw18 wrote:
    Why is gas cheaper at convenience stores like 7-Eleven and whatnot? I mean, the gas they sell has to meet the same standards as the gas at Citgo or Shell, right? So is the difference like between buying name brand and generic? :think:

    But at the same time, nearly everything else in a convenience store -- from milk and bread to cereal and soda -- is more expensive than in a grocery store. So what is going on here?! :wtf:

    sheer volume...grocery stores can buy 1500 boxes of Corn Flakes a week, 7-11 can only buy maybe 50 a month. Bigger volume equals bigger discounts. (I used to work in purchasing and inventory management)
    Name brand is also another factor. But also, grocery chains that have gas (Safeway and Costco) can also buy bigger volumes of gas. Convenience stores rely solely on gas sales to keep them afloat.

    but I don't believe that "all gas is the same". Because if I put am/pm gas in my car, it trips up the O2 sensor, and the 'check engine light' comes on. Then if I put in Chevron gas (it *has* to be Chevron) it takes about half a tank of the Chevron gas before the 'check engine light' goes off.
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    afroannnie wrote:
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    :D he was a smart man... ;)

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    Isn't that the damn truth. What a smart man
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    I can't seem to get this past weekends events out of my head. :oops:
  • Temple of the cat Posts: 14,444
    DS1119 wrote:
    Other than employees Idon't think there is a single customer in the entire store. Kind of freaky.

    Go and have a shopping cart race :D
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  • Posts: 16,390
    I'm never drinking moonshine again.
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    Leezestarr313 wrote:
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    Go and have a shopping cart race :D



    Can you please go tell your not VGL fiance to PM me or answer his thread so I can pay up on his stupid Tigers/Yankees bet. :lol:
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    Mamasan23 wrote:
    I'm never drinking moonshine again.
    I had some of that Saturday night....HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never again
  • Posts: 25,293
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    I'm never drinking moonshine again.

    :lol:


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  • Posts: 3,019
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    I'm never drinking moonshine again.
    Agreed. Had some in TN a few years ago.. rough stuff.
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    of.the.girl wrote:
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    I had some of that Saturday night....HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never again

    :lol: Where did you end up on Sat night Sheila?

    I was warned about the Serbian moonshine...but they literally had these guys just walking around pouring shots for everyone...during dinner alone we must have had 4 shots. I had to cut myself off when the dancing started :lol:
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    RKCNDY wrote:
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    sheer volume...grocery stores can buy 1500 boxes of Corn Flakes a week, 7-11 can only buy maybe 50 a month. Bigger volume equals bigger discounts. (I used to work in purchasing and inventory management)
    Name brand is also another factor. But also, grocery chains that have gas (Safeway and Costco) can also buy bigger volumes of gas. Convenience stores rely solely on gas sales to keep them afloat.

    but I don't believe that "all gas is the same". Because if I put am/pm gas in my car, it trips up the O2 sensor, and the 'check engine light' comes on. Then if I put in Chevron gas (it *has* to be Chevron) it takes about half a tank of the Chevron gas before the 'check engine light' goes off.

    Alright, that makes sense with the volume thing, and I do know of instances when people's engine's got ruined by filling up too often with Casey's gas or something. So I guess I'm just curious as to what the difference is between convenience store gas and gas station gas.

    My parents live just down the street from a refinery (I think that's what it is), and we see all sorts of different gas company trucks pulling in to fill up, leading me to think most gas is the same. Granted, the gas trucks I've see are "name brand," by and large, but still. Some of those gas companies talk about how their addititives and whatnot clean your engine and make your exhaust sparkly, but I see that mostly as PR garbage.
    "Where's KW?"
    "Let's check Idaho."
  • Posts: 10,026
    Mamasan23 wrote:
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    :lol: Where did you end up on Sat night Sheila?

    I was warned about the Serbian moonshine...but they literally had these guys just walking around pouring shots for everyone...during dinner alone we must have had 4 shots. I had to cut myself off when the dancing started :lol:

    Walking around the neighborhood trick or treating. :lol: took the little men trick or treating and then a few of us mom's had a little get together that included shots of moonshine and god knows what else and a whole lot of spotted cow :lol: you'd be surprised by how many "treats" us mom's got while the kids got their candy treats. :fp: :lol::lol: Definitely a good time.
  • Posts: 31,013
    kw18 wrote:

    Alright, that makes sense with the volume thing, and I do know of instances when people's engine's got ruined by filling up too often with Casey's gas or something. So I guess I'm just curious as to what the difference is between convenience store gas and gas station gas.

    My parents live just down the street from a refinery (I think that's what it is), and we see all sorts of different gas company trucks pulling in to fill up, leading me to think most gas is the same. Granted, the gas trucks I've see are "name brand," by and large, but still. Some of those gas companies talk about how their addititives and whatnot clean your engine and make your exhaust sparkly, but I see that mostly as PR garbage.

    I have my theories...I would go and get expensive Chevron gas, and would get 400 miles to a tank, then I would go and put say Texaco gas in, and get only 350 miles to that tank...same route and less miles?
    Also one specific 76 I would go to would say I had a full tank, the pump would shut off and it would say 9 gallons dispensed. Then when I started the car, the needle would go up to full, then after a mile, it would go down a quarter of a tank. I bought 9 gallons, I have a 10 gallon tank, drove 1 mile and now have a quarter tank less? :x

    We need an expert...where's Cav?
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • Posts: 33,497
    kw18 wrote:

    Alright, that makes sense with the volume thing, and I do know of instances when people's engine's got ruined by filling up too often with Casey's gas or something. So I guess I'm just curious as to what the difference is between convenience store gas and gas station gas.

    My parents live just down the street from a refinery (I think that's what it is), and we see all sorts of different gas company trucks pulling in to fill up, leading me to think most gas is the same. Granted, the gas trucks I've see are "name brand," by and large, but still. Some of those gas companies talk about how their addititives and whatnot clean your engine and make your exhaust sparkly, but I see that mostly as PR garbage.


    Where you buy your gas means jack squat. It's federally regulated. All gas is the same as long as it is of equal octanes. Perhpas some difference can be found from gas station to gas station becasue of maintenance, but other than that it's the same. Also, some companies may add a miniscule amount of more detergent but its unnoticeable. If you don't believe me just do a quick google seasrch. Anyone who believes one brand of gas is better than another is truly brainwashed by advertising.
  • New York Posts: 9,283
    What a beautiful day today! And on top of that, we have the day off of school! Think I might Metro in to DC and take a walk around for the day! :D
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  • Posts: 3,909
    RKCNDY wrote:
    I have my theories...I would go and get expensive Chevron gas, and would get 400 miles to a tank, then I would go and put say Texaco gas in, and get only 350 miles to that tank...same route and less miles?
    Also one specific 76 I would go to would say I had a full tank, the pump would shut off and it would say 9 gallons dispensed. Then when I started the car, the needle would go up to full, then after a mile, it would go down a quarter of a tank. I bought 9 gallons, I have a 10 gallon tank, drove 1 mile and now have a quarter tank less? :x

    We need an expert...where's Cav?

    Well, I do know the gauges that determine how much gas you have on your tank aren't reliable. Something on how tanks are designed and how the gas moves while in transit and something something.

    But, yes, an expert is needed!
    "Where's KW?"
    "Let's check Idaho."
  • Posts: 12,995
    My company officially closed at noon today, but I left a little after 11. :D I have to wait to find out if we're closed tomorrow...but I already told my boss that even if we're open, I'm working from home. :D
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....

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