Originally Posted by
anat0l
Slightly off topic.....we have a similar thing in Australia where a great deal of the fuel chains are linked to supermarket rewards, i.e. if you spend over a certain amount at the supermarket, you get a voucher that entitles you to a fuel discount, typically 4c per litre filled.
This lead to service stations usually displaying the discounted unleaded price rather than the standard one. Some display both prices, some don't; in all cases, you'd be lucky to read the words "discounted unleaded" from the road as you approach the station. I know one chain makes the difference very clear.
The net result is that for those not in the know, they may pull up for unleaded petrol without knowing that you need the voucher to get that price, else it's another 4c per litre more expensive.
We've got the same thing in Canada at Safeway and Real Canadian Superstore.. Where you spend a minimal amount on groceries and you get a voucher to 5 cents off per litre the posted price at Safeway pumps.. and I think its 3.5 cents off at Superstore..
Then there are members at Co-op who get money off, right off the bat and a dividend at the end of the year off the profits.
But, all post the retail price clearly, and when you have voucher, its clear how much comes off.. I don't know a gas station that posts and if you don't have a voucher then its more$$$..