Convenience store manager tells gas supplier to f**k off.

[lpbk2713]

I went up to my local convenience store (Circle-K) a short while ago to get my Lotto tickets. The gas pumps all had the nozzles wrapped up in paper bags like they do when they are out of gas. The clerk said the driver of the latest bulk shipment wanted over four bucks a gallon wholesale for it when he came this afternoon. The clerk said her manager told him to keep it.

This might be a good thing. If the suppliers just pass the cost on to the consumer without any objection to the refiners the rising prices will never end.

[Dissent Is Patriotic]

1. what state?

[lpbk2713]

6. Central Florida

I don't know if it was a local decision or a corporate Circle-K decision, but I approve.

[Dissent Is Patriotic]

7. thanks, yes it would be great if you could find out if

it was a corporate decision, although i doubt it

[stlsaxman]

2. RIGHT ON!!!

Did you thank him profusely?

[havocmom]

3. Lots more need to do just that

The message will get through.

[Obamarama]

4. Our wonderful Governor worked to cap prices at 2.99 in MI

Gotta love Jennifer!

[TheModernTerrorist]

15. I am in LOVE with that woman

Listening to her speak, I swear I swoon everytime.

Jen is my Gov, and I am so proud to have her :loveya::loveya:

[walldude]

17. We passed $3.00 today

in Colorado. Most stations $3.05 for unleaded. Thats about a $.50 increase in the past 3 days..

[valerief]

5. And what do we tell our bosses when we can't get to work?

They'll just say, oh, well, gotta ship the work to India, China, Phillipines, etc.

[Mr_Spock]

10. So you think we should all just lie down like dogs and take it?

?

[alittlelark]

8. We more of these types in CA right now....

.... and we are not on any of the SE distribution links.

[Mr_Spock]

9. That's a good and appropriate reaction

I hope more gas station owners tell them to shove it. I bet they'd lower the price if everybody resused to buy this stuff that was bought and purchased based on $1.80 retail prices I'm sure. This free market has a few flaws if you ask me. Energy is an essential item we need to live - is the market allowed to murder a nation?

[Tace]

11. Very Well And Good -- I Hope To Hell You've Figured Out How To ...

live without gasoline. Because that is exactly what you have described. YOU ARE OUT OF GAS. See you next lifetime.

[bribri16]

12. Great. I wish more would do that.

Kick and recommended.

[lostinacause]

13. If more did it then people wouldn't be able to get gas

even if they are willing the pay the higher prices.

[RevCheesehead]

14. Cool.

You can keep your damned gas. Most of us need to walk, anyways.

[I_Make_Mistakes]

16. Saw on the news a gas station somewhere was closed for gouging

He raised his price $.89 in 1 24hr. period.

edited to add: In Phila., and South Jersey there are numbers to call to report price gougers. It is not going to be accepted and they have been warning stations for days.

[raggedcompany]

18. I hope you bought a candy bar as a token of support. n/t

[Sgent]

19. Wow

Gas here has been between 3.70-4.00 since d+2 Katrina.

Of course, all our gas comes through NOLA, so that's no surprise. We also are one of the few places with any gas at all in my state.

[SaveAmerica]

20. I was playing with the idea of getting everyone to start a 'Gas-In'

better than a gas out : )- and use sick leave for a week and not buy gas for that week. Emergency employees would be excluded, but we need to find a way to show we're not going to pay those prices.

[MADem]

21. Independent gas stations are going to take it up the WAZOO

The indies buy on the spot market, they do not have their costs locked in like the name brands. They might have a hard time hanging on if the spot prices continue to soar.

Then the name brand vultures will swoop in...what little competition exists, will be crushed.