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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2007 12:01:10 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse For every dollar you spend for fuel, how much do you think a retailer is making in profit after subtracting costs such as the cost of the fuel, taxes, rent insurance and employee salaries? 1-2 cents 3-6 cents 7-10 cents 11-15 cents 11-15 cents 16-20 cents More than 20 cents Don't know Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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For every dollar you spend for fuel, how much do you think a retailer is making in profit after subtracting costs such as the cost of the fuel, taxes, rent insurance and employee salaries?
1-2 cents
3-6 cents
7-10 cents
11-15 cents
11-15 cents
16-20 cents
More than 20 cents
Don't know

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QueenMother Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:7,393 Points:2,143,435 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2009 9:43:18 AM Ignore QueenMother Report Abuse I want to say 7 - 10 cents.
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2008 10:45:50 AM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse More than 20 cents
runningonemptyBC Champion Author British Columbia Posts:2,285 Points:310,385 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2008 12:33:53 PM Ignore runningonemptyBC Report Abuse 1-2 cents
DOF Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:7 Points:690 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2008 9:52:32 AM Ignore DOF Report Abuse Between 1-6 cents. They're margins are very small. All the costs for us in NC are in the taxes, both state and federal (very high compared to other surrounding states).
iwannavet Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:10,211 Points:1,826,270 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2008 6:54:31 PM Ignore iwannavet Report Abuse 3-6 cents
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2008 6:17:29 PM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse 3-6 cents
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,485 Points:1,671,170 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2008 12:31:25 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse 7 to 10 cents, tops!
bareilly Champion Author British Columbia Posts:9,433 Points:1,248,105 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2008 3:53:11 AM Ignore bareilly Report Abuse 3-6 cents
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2008 11:56:51 AM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse I'm not sure
Blubberpuppy Champion Author Baltimore Posts:18,367 Points:1,904,835 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2008 2:50:33 PM Ignore Blubberpuppy Report Abuse Probably not much.
dinahf Champion Author Kansas City Posts:9,483 Points:1,447,095 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2008 3:30:15 PM Ignore dinahf Report Abuse If the average gas retailer makes 3 to 6 cents on a gallon, then he (or she)would have to sell 10,000 gallons to make $300 to $600 profit! I think that only the bigger stations sell that much in a week or less so they must make all their money on candy,pop,& cigarettes,etc. For those stations that don't sell all that convenience food items, they would be going broke at 3 to 6 cents profit per gallon! Surely ,some must be making more.
46chief Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:136 Points:1,826,220 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2008 1:50:25 PM Ignore 46chief Report Abuse 3-6 cents is what I've heard
rschnoor Champion Author Albany Posts:1,138 Points:251,230 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2008 7:41:47 AM Ignore rschnoor Report Abuse 3-6 cents
in_orbit Champion Author Orange County Posts:334,750 Points:1,656,790 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2008 9:36:32 AM Ignore in_orbit Report Abuse 3-6 cents
narcar1973 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,637 Points:172,475 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2008 3:23:05 PM Ignore narcar1973 Report Abuse 3-4 cents a gallon
cincindie Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:9,784 Points:1,936,545 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 5:19:18 AM Ignore cincindie Report Abuse 3-6 cents if they are lucky; mostly 1-2 cents.
Panama19 Champion Author Louisville Posts:25,320 Points:2,544,285 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 1:38:25 AM Ignore Panama19 Report Abuse 3-6 cents
lindamay Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,849 Points:410,110 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2008 1:22:40 AM Ignore lindamay Report Abuse I have no idea, but I'm sure not much compared to the total price.
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2008 9:07:37 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse 3-6 cents
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2008 9:07:32 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse 3-6 cents
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2008 9:07:27 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse 3-6 cents
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2008 9:07:23 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse 3-6 cents
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2008 9:07:18 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse 3-6 cents
Dorkchop Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,397 Points:1,796,540 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2008 12:40:30 PM Ignore Dorkchop Report Abuse A few cents on the dollar.
gasisoutrageous Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,605 Points:928,030 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2008 12:38:44 AM Ignore gasisoutrageous Report Abuse About 6 cents
slopokeCA Rookie Author California Posts:8 Points:200 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 7:00:47 PM Ignore slopokeCA Report Abuse maybe 10-15 cents it needs to go down
phantom786 Rookie Author Richmond Posts:1 Points:545 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2008 6:34:53 PM Ignore phantom786 Report Abuse I am a retailer since 17 yrs. in south va. since wawa and sheetz arrived next door to us,7 years, we hardly make 2 to 3 cents a gallon. if u add repairs to that plus power bill to that, leaves us with net 2 cents a gall. thanks.
Bestworld Veteran Author San Jose Posts:397 Points:109,305 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 20, 2008 11:32:49 PM Ignore Bestworld Report Abuse That largely depends on what the retailer is charging. For those whose prices are in line with others selling the same brand in the local area, I suspect 3-6 cents is about the norm. For those gougers selling the same brand for as much as 30-50 cents more in the same area, their profits per gallon could be 5-8 times more-that is, unless Gas Buddies publicity causes a decrease in customers!
bmv91w Sophomore Author Maine Posts:137 Points:523,710 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2008 8:48:59 PM Ignore bmv91w Report Abuse Retailers aren't making much profit. Where I live in Maine, spot price/gallon of fuel was $3.16/gallon a week ago. Add the taxes, cost to transport it, etc., the retailers aren't making much profit at all.
Philmar Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:248 Points:76,475 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2008 9:43:05 PM Ignore Philmar Report Abuse More than 20 cents
c47 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,814 Points:2,304,595 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2008 7:17:20 AM Ignore c47 Report Abuse Don't know but they must be making some kind of profit.
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,054 Points:2,672,315 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2008 6:45:34 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse 5 cents
angeleyes606 Rookie Author Kentucky Posts:70 Points:14,975 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2008 12:56:53 PM Ignore angeleyes606 Report Abuse MAYBE A BUCK $1.00
INstationowner Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2008 12:33:45 PM Ignore INstationowner Report Abuse the 3-6 cents would be correct 3 years ago but most people forget credit card fees to the station 3 or 4 percent of $1.50 per gallon is a whole lot less than the 3 or 4 percent we are paying on todays price, not to mention more people are using credit than ever before so the high prices are not good for us at all . I prefer if it must go on plastic debit but i also understand a few banks charge the consumer to use debit i guess that goes to show us banks and oil companies will get their money one way or another lol.
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,485 Points:1,671,170 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2008 12:26:11 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse 7-10 cents... tops... Why did station open fast food stores in many of their locations... COMBO SALES... Hook'em!
bad_cue98 Rookie Author Kentucky Posts:22 Points:3,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2008 10:50:48 AM Ignore bad_cue98 Report Abuse 7-10 cents
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2008 12:33:24 PM Ignore throttle Report Abuse about 2 cents on the dollar
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2008 1:37:15 AM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse I'm thinkin about 3-5 cents
bow22ler Champion Author Houston Posts:1,996 Points:597,565 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2008 8:28:58 PM Ignore bow22ler Report Abuse 3 to 5 cents a gallon
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,054 Points:2,672,315 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2008 9:47:20 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse 5 cents per gal
mml138 Rookie Author Chicago Posts:7 Points:112,680 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2008 9:02:16 AM Ignore mml138 Report Abuse About 2 - 3 Cents a gallon. After paying the credit card fees which I belive at $ 3.00 a gal would be around 6 cent. So go on and #itch about credit card co. who make money both ways. By charging you intrest and increasing the price of goods that you purchase.
JB1881 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:10,004 Points:2,019,485 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2008 10:31:06 AM Ignore JB1881 Report Abuse 3 or 4 cent per gallon?
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,174 Points:2,400,860 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2007 10:55:40 AM Ignore april4 Report Abuse 3-6 cents
kelljohn Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,203 Points:1,683,120 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2007 3:32:43 PM Ignore kelljohn Report Abuse 1-2 cents
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,054 Points:2,672,315 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2007 8:25:02 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse About 5 cents
oloryn Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:2 Points:16,815 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2007 11:14:05 PM Ignore oloryn Report Abuse It's been a while since I worked for a credit card ISO, but from what I remember, debit card fees are typically transaction fees (a set amount per transaction), while credit card fees are typically either a percentage of the transaction amount, or a combination transaction fee/percentage. If most of a station's customers are filling up and getting more than half a tank (it wouldn't surprise me if that was typically true), the debit cards are probably going to cost the station a good bit less than credit cards. This is probably why we're starting to see stations who take debit cards, but not credit cards.
john613 Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:27 Points:119,055 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2007 5:55:40 PM Ignore john613 Report Abuse Enough to Live well.
spdrazer Rookie Author Grand Rapids Posts:71 Points:319,755 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2007 2:54:26 PM Ignore spdrazer Report Abuse It changes every day. Some days nothing others .15+. Every day the bank makes 7 cents a gallon on credit cards.
bones252100 Rookie Author Tampa Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2007 6:28:11 PM Ignore bones252100 Report Abuse The retailers are just trying to make a living. There is always that 10% of retailers that are gouging customers. The real problem is with the major oil companies recording record profits at our expense. Leave the little guy alone and contact your congressional representatives voicing YOUR concerns about paying high prices for fuel while the major oil companies are recording big profits.
lucky001 Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:47 Points:146,375 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2007 10:57:03 AM Ignore lucky001 Report Abuse 1-2 cents