Driver can find the cheapest gas prices by using an app to search for the lowest prices in their area. Some apps such as Gas Guru take note of your location, and provide a list of gas stations nearby, along with the cost of gas currently being sold at each station.

Is it possible to improve a vehicle's fuel efficiency?

There are things you can do to slightly improve the fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Make sure your car's tires are properly inflated, and treat your engine to regular tune-ups. Check your engine's air filter, since a dirty air filter will compromise fuel economy.

Why must drivers shut off their engine before pumping gas?

Drivers must shut their engine off before pumping gas because it's illegal to fuel with the engine running, even though this law isn't always aggressively enforced. Pumping gas with the engine running can compromise your safety. When your car's engine is running, it's possible for its catalytic converters to generate heat that could ignite gasoline, and start a fire.

Can cell phones ignite a gasoline vapor fire?

Even though many gas stations have warnings advising you not to use your cell phone while fueling, the chances of cell phones igniting a gasoline vapor fire are extremely remote. However, fires at the gas pump may be caused by static electricity discharge. For safe fueling, it's recommended that you turn off your car's engine and avoid smoking at the pump. Also, you should never re-enter your vehicle while refueling.

Why are gas prices not uniform, even across same-brand stations?

Many factors contribute to the lack of uniformity in gas prices. Retailers consider their tax responsibilities when setting gas prices. States place varying taxes on gasoline retailers, and a state with higher taxes will have higher gas prices than a state in which the taxes are lower. Also, if a gas station is located in an especially competitive area, a branded operator may receive wholesale discounts that allow the station to sell gas at a lower price. This is done by brands to keep their gas competitive in tight markets.

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Helpful Reviews

Valero

Cynthia R. rated

The manager at this place named Phil is not a good manager when you treat your employees like crap and make them pay him for mistakes on a cash drawer I can understand if it was taken out of your check but I have never heard you had to pay your manager cash in their hand for a short drawer . I also can't see anyone working a 12 hour shift and not get a break or use the restroom . So in my book this store is horrible because if you have unhappy employees you don't have a good store . Wish I could give this place a THUMBS DOWN .

Valero

Tina S. rated

I went in there to get my cigs as usual, I had asked if the lady had the brand I got on new years eve even showed her the pack she said I didn't get it from there because they don't sell it calling me a bold face lie to my face I demand that lady get fired she's always making me feel bad when I go. Last time she did I was dressed up for Halloween, she didn't. Even ask if I went to a Halloween party or not she just had said that I was too old to be trick or treating

Clark

Steve H. rated

Filled up there last night, pump #2. The pump failed to stop allowing gas to flow all over my vehicle, my shoes, and big puddle under vehicle. I went inside to inform clerk and to ask if he could do anything for me. He told me that i couldnt prove anything! Really, insult me after faulty pump. I was enraged, but just left. hour drive home w/family smelling like gas.

Shell

Jim W. rated

rude

This has to be one of the ruthless gas stations to go to...all the workers there treat you like ----..try to talk to the management about it and she can't put her I phone down because she is on Facebook. .most ruthless people I've ever met. I will never step into another shell station .