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The fuel prices out West seem out of line when compared to the other parts of the country. I live in Utah, and drive a lot through Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, and California.
I can only surmise, that outside of a California- the reason is a great economy. The quickie marts don't have to offer low gas prices to get people into their stores. I have noticed a lowering of prices in Wyoming this Winter, I think it may be a result of less tourist running through the state.
Most surprising in Nevada- with prices often so high I can sometimes pay less in parts of California. Seems way out of wack for a state that makes it money on tourism in many parts.
I use Costco as my bellweather for fuel prices. In California for example, I paid $3.33 at the Victorville COSTCO. I could purchase non COSTCO fuel in the area as low as $3.39 at Pilot (3.36 with my frequent customer loyalty card).
In Utah, I have been paying $2.29 per gallon at Costco. Yet, most of the stations near Costco, and near my home are at or around $2.89 per gallon. I just sense business is so good in Utah- people don't care. Before being transferred to Utah, I lived in rural Pennsylvania. Price of fuel was everything to most residents. Prior to Pennsylvania I lived in Arizona, and fuel was competitively priced. Today, even Arizona appears to be out of synch with its fuel prices.
Always through fuel was a low margin item across America. Not out West.
(Picture is of Costco fuel in SLC at pump on 23DEC2019).
I can only surmise, that outside of a California- the reason is a great economy. The quickie marts don't have to offer low gas prices to get people into their stores. I have noticed a lowering of prices in Wyoming this Winter, I think it may be a result of less tourist running through the state.
Most surprising in Nevada- with prices often so high I can sometimes pay less in parts of California. Seems way out of wack for a state that makes it money on tourism in many parts.
I use Costco as my bellweather for fuel prices. In California for example, I paid $3.33 at the Victorville COSTCO. I could purchase non COSTCO fuel in the area as low as $3.39 at Pilot (3.36 with my frequent customer loyalty card).
In Utah, I have been paying $2.29 per gallon at Costco. Yet, most of the stations near Costco, and near my home are at or around $2.89 per gallon. I just sense business is so good in Utah- people don't care. Before being transferred to Utah, I lived in rural Pennsylvania. Price of fuel was everything to most residents. Prior to Pennsylvania I lived in Arizona, and fuel was competitively priced. Today, even Arizona appears to be out of synch with its fuel prices.
Always through fuel was a low margin item across America. Not out West.
(Picture is of Costco fuel in SLC at pump on 23DEC2019).
