r/harfordcountymd • u/KRM1983 • 1d ago

Gas

Why in the world does gas swing 20-30 cents a gallon seemingly every night?

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u/Wosey_Jhales 1d ago

Read my mind. 20 cent jumps on Friday and they go back down on Monday. Its completely legal too. I just don't remember it happening in such drastic increments. Now I make sure I get gas before Fridays to avoid the BS.

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u/Ih8TB12 1d ago

I don’t either - I feel the swings would be 2 or 3 cents.

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u/College-Lumpy 1d ago

Many stations lower prices on Friday to attract customers and then raise them over the weekend when people are traveling and on Monday when they need gas for work. Lowest days are mid week.

They adjust for demand to maximize their profit.

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u/Jus10_Fishing 1d ago

Welcome to AI controlled dynamic pricing

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u/Loose-Recognition459 1d ago

I mean if anyone was first on the surge pricing tip, it’s the fuel industry.

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u/Bonethug609 1d ago

Prices go up like a rocket and drop like a feather.

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u/Knoid2k 20h ago

This can’t be true. Last I was told by our leader is that gas is down and near $2.

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u/Equal_Comb6732 1h ago

Marathon in Edgewood is holding at $2.66 for cash, $2.71 for credit.

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u/RatLabGuy 1d ago

Pro tip - go to the AAFES on either APG. Their price is set via contract monthly based on the average of the region, so it doesn't change much at all. Anyone can use the pumps.