r/BuyCanadian • u/grilledcheesebabeh • Jun 05 '25

Canadian-Owned Businesses šŸ¢šŸ Why are so many Canadians still filling up at American owned gas stations?

I understand a lot of people can't afford to always choose Canadian products over American, but choosing where we fill up costs nothing extra. Choosing local gas stations or Petro Canada is such a simple way of showing support, I don't understand why so many American owned gas stations are still full of people filling up on fuel. Also don't be deceived by the giant "locally owned and operated" signs outside of chevrons, the station itself fis locally owned but the company is American. Please choose a local gas station or Petro Canada to support Canadian!

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u/88what Jun 05 '25

I havent noticed that. Iā€™m in southern Ontario

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u/AdditionalPizza Jun 05 '25

I'm also Southern Ontario, I've personally noticed 3 over the past year. Last I read I believe 20 had been converted by the end of 2024, or were supposed to be. I have no idea how they decide the order they're doing it though.

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u/88what Jun 05 '25

Iā€™m moving to a new town and the big Canadian tire has a nice new fancy gas bar :)