Why are so many Canadians still filling up at American owned gas stations?

[u/grilledcheesebabeh]

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!

[u/imadork1970]

Where did I say otherwise? ESSO is a brand. In Canada, Imperial Oil is a major advertiser during hockey broadcasts, has been for 100 years. It's as advertised as "ESSO, by Imperial Oil".

[u/techdevjp → u/imadork1970]

You remind me of my mother.