Shell Diesel?
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Shell Diesel?
Can enyone explain why Shell Diesel is as much as .30 cents a gallon more than other stations?
Is there that much difference in fuel quality, or are they a little more proud of their Diesel?
Thanks
Gloveman
Is there that much difference in fuel quality, or are they a little more proud of their Diesel?
Thanks
Gloveman
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From: Great State of Texas
Shell Diesel is significantly higher in my area than other brands.
Looks like pure profit taking to me. But when I filled mine up last week at WM for $ 2.25 (has since gone to $ 2.31) there were two trucks across the street at Shell filling up for $ 2.39...go figure. As long as people buy it, they justify the pricing strategy for Shell.
There is a Mobil station in my suburb posting $ 2.49. $ 0.18/gal higher than WM just down the street.
Looks like pure profit taking to me. But when I filled mine up last week at WM for $ 2.25 (has since gone to $ 2.31) there were two trucks across the street at Shell filling up for $ 2.39...go figure. As long as people buy it, they justify the pricing strategy for Shell.
There is a Mobil station in my suburb posting $ 2.49. $ 0.18/gal higher than WM just down the street.
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From: Bak'O Calif.
Here in Bak'O Calif, Shell is $0.10 less than Chevron.
What I don't understand is why the Shell & Chevron stations along I-5 don't have diesel.
I prefer to charge to the "gas" card, but end up having to pay cash at the truck stops - if I remember to cary cash.
~~~~~TrekChick
What I don't understand is why the Shell & Chevron stations along I-5 don't have diesel.
I prefer to charge to the "gas" card, but end up having to pay cash at the truck stops - if I remember to cary cash.~~~~~TrekChick
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Just got some today at my local supermarket Albertson's (which goes thru the diesel quickly) and it was only $2.17... Its cheaper than regular.. WOO HOO!!! 
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About A Year Ago Shell Couldn't Be Beat For Lower Diesel Prices In Chicago Area,about Six Months Ago Their Prices Skyrocketed And This Was At A Local Truck Stop That Sold A Large Amount Of Fuel,needless To Say The Lot Is Constantly Empty,as Of Yesterday Diesel 2.56, I Filled Up Yeasterday At A Bp Amaco That Has Only Two Diesl Pumps For 2.31, They Recently Raised Their Prices .10 Cents, But Have Been At 2.21 For 5 Months Strong. No Mo Shell... K.z
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From: El Cajon, CA
Originally Posted by Z-MAN
About A Year Ago Shell Couldn't Be Beat For Lower Diesel Prices In Chicago Area,about Six Months Ago Their Prices Skyrocketed And This Was At A Local Truck Stop That Sold A Large Amount Of Fuel,needless To Say The Lot Is Constantly Empty,as Of Yesterday Diesel 2.56, I Filled Up Yeasterday At A Bp Amaco That Has Only Two Diesl Pumps For 2.31, They Recently Raised Their Prices .10 Cents, But Have Been At 2.21 For 5 Months Strong. No Mo Shell... K.z
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2.32 at the WW here in Austin, KW. Shell was 2.35 while WW was at 2.19. All the shell's I go to here seem to give me a good dose of water so I stick with WW and always get better mileage with it. I haven't passed a Shell in the past two days since WW went up, so I can't tell, but I'm sure they're probably up past 2.40 easily. Dreading my trip to Bristol now as fuel will be over 500 for the round trip. Maybe I should ebay and make a profit????? 
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From: Bossier City, LA
When I quit using Shell diesel, I quit getting water in the fuel. As for the additional 10 cents per gallon, how else do you think the bombs set off in London were paid for? Motiva = Royal Dutch/ Shell + Saudi Aramco.
Ryan
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
Originally Posted by Sark
You guys should count your blessings here in the San Diego area Diesel is $2.58 to $2.61. We would love to have a Truck Stop nearby with somewhat lower prices.