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How is it that gas prices can be so different block to block?

Renata Sago Apr 29, 2019
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How is it that gas prices can be so different block to block?

Renata Sago Apr 29, 2019
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Drivers know that gas prices can be kind of all over the map. It varies quite a bit by state. And sometimes you find notable differences between stations in the same confined area, even though most factors affecting cost such as local taxes, the cost of crude, transportation fees,  are applicable to all stations in that area. Why is that?

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