04-24-2017, 11:49 AM | #1 |
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Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium
I've been using Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium per BMW's recommendation. For most brands, premium has typically cost 40 cents more that regular (20 cents over mid-grade), at least in my area. I noticed this past weekend my local station is now charging a 95 cent premium. Since I can afford an M2 and the cost to maintain it, it's not that i can't pay it, I just feel like their gouging their customers. I did report it on the Shell web site, but I expect them to say their dealers are independent and are free to charge 'whatever the market will bear'. BTW, if you sign up on their web site, you can get a 3 cent per gallon reduction.
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04-24-2017, 12:30 PM | #4 |
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Here in Chicago, Premium gas has been a dollar more than regular for years now. It's not only Shell, it's every gas station here in chicago. Unless you go to a Costco or Sams Club. The cheapest Shell I have found in Chicagoland area is 70 cents more for premium. I trust Shell the most, so I always fill up there.
But I do remember when it used to be only 30 cents more. If you ask me, there's definitely some type of corruption going on. They're charging more for premium gas (more expensive cars, more wealthy people). |
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04-24-2017, 01:19 PM | #5 |
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Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe everyone is using the same gas in your region. The only difference branding has is the additives put in the fuel. But all brands are buying from the same refineries/pipelines etc.
If you're using top tier gas, I doubt you'll ever have an issue. |
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04-24-2017, 02:45 PM | #6 |
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I just got a reply back from Shell. They're giving me a 'one-time only' 10 cent discount on my next fill-up. I guess the profit margins for big oil must be slim.
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14 gallon fill-up x $0.07/gallon = $0.98 one-time savings (big whoop)
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I get at least 20 cents/gal off each fill up at Shell.
I typically use fuel rewards and fill up at least 20 gal each time. When I get gas, I typically bring some empty gas containers to make sure to hit the 20 gal mark.This ensures me to get 20 cents off as you get 10 c/gal every 8 gallons. If you decide to sign up, please use this link so I can get a 25 cents/ for the referral https://www.fuelrewards.com/fuelrewa...16a0662715bc9c
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04-24-2017, 09:17 PM | #11 |
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I've been irked about this since gas prices came back down. It used to be .20 over the regular price, but now the average is around .60 difference. I have found a couple stations that are .30 - .40 over regular prices. These are usually Sunoco stations 87-91. 93 is usually .20 more than 91. Shell is usually around $1.00 over regular in my area.
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you damn near have to pay to breathe nowadays so i don't think anyone has put any thought into premium gas prices.....but kudos to those that are savvy to beat the system-- even in small ways it adds up over time.
we could always be paying way more than 2.90-$3 a gallon for premium fuel due to other constraints that we don't appreciate; its all about perspective |
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Not sure how far you are from the Shell located at 5500 Franconia Rd in Alexandria. But the Shell at that address is significantly cheaper than all the Shell stations in Nova
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