Gas prices spark a war of words

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We need to get Pelosi's attention. I would use cash to pay for cheaper gas.

I don't see this in my area.

that you won't get a discount for paying with cash just that they will charge credit card users more. It will only seem like a discount.

We had the two-price scenario some years ago here in NJ. It was pretty annoying and it eventually went away.

would certainly work for me. Californians should at least be given the chance to try the two price system.

Just like PayPal takes a cut when someone sends you money. Works the same way at department stores and other retail outlets. This has been going on since the credit card industry started.

I have seen separate prices for cash and credit purchases for gas for years in many western states. It's not a new thing. The new thing seems to be that the credit card industry is getting shy. Guilty consciences, perhaps.

for using a particular CC on gas purchases

End-user promotions have nothing to do with my post, which refers to the cost of CCs to the retailer. Most folks don't know about such charges. Some retailers just spread the cost to all users, some offer a choice.

However, as a end-user promotion that's a sweet deal. Which card?

In Southern California, it's fairly common for franchise owners and off brand stations such as Golden State or Valero to provide several different prices to draw in specialty customers; self-serve/full service (with fluid check and window cleaning).
Usually if you pay with cash, you'll get about 5 cents to, on occasion, 10 cents less a gallon - which usually enough of a discount to go out of your way to find one and pay cash even in those stations where one pays a 35 to 50 cent fee to use a debt card as "cash".

At (your city here)GasPrices.com - where I go looking before I find my gas station for the week - it is suggested that posters identify if they are posting cash only prices, or if there's a "club card/membership" required to get the price - such as stations at Costco or the military bases.

Haele