why would 2 gas stations a block away from each other have prices that differ by 40 cents? in the town i live,

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why would 2 gas stations a block away from each other have prices that differ by 40 cents? in the town i live,

a hess station charges 40 cents less for regular than the lukoil station a block away? how does this make any business sense?

2007-03-14 04:06:11 · 3 answers · asked by mark s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation

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yes ..sometimes a branded co has supply shortage and wanst to slow sales....most stations only sell gas to get you to buy cigs/beer/hotdogs etc.... maybe the high priced gas is closer to hyway and gets enough traffic no matter what price.

2007-03-14 04:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

well the lukoil gas lasts alot longer than the hess the hess may last for a week and the lukoil can last for two weeks

2007-03-14 04:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by quiznosdon 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋

different names different prices it's called competition

2007-03-14 04:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋