Arapahoe Road Gas Wars

[funkymonkey1111]

If you haven't been on Arapahoe Road just west of I-25 lately, there are two stations in a bit of a gas price war. The QT, which is about half a mile west is the instigator. This afternoon, they had 85 for $1.71. A Mobil station, which is just west of the interstate, has been matching them (though this afternoon they had thrown in the towel and were at $2.22/gal. Yesterday the Mobil was $1.72. The pic was from Friday when they were at $1.83. The QT was mobbed this afternoon. Both have been jammed up

[Wulf202]

Why is diesel twice the price?

[funkymonkey1111]

Why is diesel twice the price?

It's just the 85 that's cheap. Even the 87 and 91 are not discounted. For diesel specifically, I can't imagine it's a huge portion of either of their sales, but then again that's just a guess.

[MED]

Why is diesel twice the price?

Once upon a time, it was considerably cheaper than gasoline, but it seems like after the low sulfer mandate in the 2000s it became more expensive. Diesel is also seasonal. Heating oil production and demand in the winter drives up the price of diesel. Then there is the refining capacity of imported crude oil and draconian environmental regs that impact the price....we won't talk about pissing in my DEF tank every 1000 miles. Anyhow, we pay more than we should because those in power want it that way. Lowering the price of diesel fuel and subsequently distribution costs is the one thing that would ease inflation, but our overlords don't want that either.

[Clint45]

I'd rather pay 25 cents a gallon more not to wait in line.

[opie011]

I'd rather pay 25 cents a gallon more not to wait in line.

AMEN!

My time is worth way more than the $5-$10 I'd save waiting in line

[Sawin]

I'd rather pay 25 cents a gallon more not to wait in line.

100%.
If I saved $0.25 a gallon for a 20 gallon tank, we’re talking about $5…. If I’m waiting for 3 or more cars, forget it. I flat out cannot imagine waiting for half an hour to fill up and only saving $5… that’s idiocy.

[funkymonkey1111]

I'd rather pay 25 cents a gallon more not to wait in line.

Great! don't buy there--it'll be easier for me to get the cheap gas. The Valero next to it is still well below average at $2.69. I have a 25 gallon tank--if I buy 23 gallons, I saved $23 (and that's just relative to a station that's trying to compete--not average prices around metro Denver). That's two boxes of 9mm. And, surprisingly, with gas stations open 24 hours per day, it's easy to drive right up and fill up without a wait.

Maybe you haven't heard, but with crazy inflation now, many people are struggling with all costs across the board. Obviously you can't be bothered to save a few bucks while you're dropping gold doubloons to the poors from your hot air balloon, but some of us don't mind saving when and where we can.

[daemon]

There's a Circle K station by the Safeway at Quebec / Arapahoe. No lines this morning and 1.74/1.84 cash/credit.

[Great-Kazoo]

You guys are killing me with those proces. Down here it's $3.75 for 87 oct, which is the lowest octane rating available.