gas $ (was Re: SV: Re[2]: [AT] NC Trailer regulations

[Phil Auten]

Pay at the pump is common here in Texas. I just filled up at Sam's Club in 
Temple for 1.829/gal.
Saw it a penny less on the way out of town.

Phil

At 06:57 AM 11/3/04, you wrote:
>Just curious.  Our prices are about the same here in NC.  I paid $1.89 
>yesterday at the cheapest place I passed by.   Like you said it varies a 
>good bit based on the state tax levels.  Since crude oil and it's 
>derivatives are traded in the open market the price of the fuel it's self 
>is basically the same everywhere.   Distribution costs, taxes and 
>regulations make up the difference.
>
>Here anymore the majority of gasoline outlets are at "convienience 
>stores". I know some states don't have these.  They are stores with lots 
>of gas self serve gas pumps, (sometimes) clean restrooms, lots of snack 
>items and fast food and a few grocery type items.  At most of those places 
>now you can pull up to the pump, insert your credit or debit card, fill 
>up, drive off and never have to deal with anyone.
>I like it that way.
>
>Charlie