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      04-24-2017, 11:49 AM   #1
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I've been using Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium per BMW's recommendation. For most brands, premium has typically cost 40 cents more that regular (20 cents over mid-grade), at least in my area. I noticed this past weekend my local station is now charging a 95 cent premium. Since I can afford an M2 and the cost to maintain it, it's not that i can't pay it, I just feel like their gouging their customers. I did report it on the Shell web site, but I expect them to say their dealers are independent and are free to charge 'whatever the market will bear'. BTW, if you sign up on their web site, you can get a 3 cent per gallon reduction.

Anyone else notice significant Shell price increases?
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Summer formula change? They do that in Chicago as a reason to charge more. They make the switch when it gets warmer.
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Here in Chicago, Premium gas has been a dollar more than regular for years now. It's not only Shell, it's every gas station here in chicago. Unless you go to a Costco or Sams Club. The cheapest Shell I have found in Chicagoland area is 70 cents more for premium. I trust Shell the most, so I always fill up there.

But I do remember when it used to be only 30 cents more. If you ask me, there's definitely some type of corruption going on. They're charging more for premium gas (more expensive cars, more wealthy people).
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Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe everyone is using the same gas in your region. The only difference branding has is the additives put in the fuel. But all brands are buying from the same refineries/pipelines etc.

If you're using top tier gas, I doubt you'll ever have an issue.
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I just got a reply back from Shell. They're giving me a 'one-time only' 10 cent discount on my next fill-up. I guess the profit margins for big oil must be slim.
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I just got a reply back from Shell. They're giving me a 'one-time only' 10 cent discount on my next fill-up.
And you thought they'd just do nothing
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      04-24-2017, 08:03 PM   #8
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14 gallon fill-up x $0.07/gallon = $0.98 one-time savings (big whoop)
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      04-24-2017, 08:31 PM   #9
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Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe everyone is using the same gas in your region. The only difference branding has is the additives put in the fuel. But all brands are buying from the same refineries/pipelines etc.

If you're using top tier gas, I doubt you'll ever have an issue.
That isn't true in Ontario for Shell gasoline.Shell refines all of there gas at there own refinery in Sarnia Ontario.There Shell V Power premium gas is also the only gas in Ontario that is 100 percent gasoline,with no ethanol.I only fill up at Shell gas stations.
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I get at least 20 cents/gal off each fill up at Shell.
I typically use fuel rewards and fill up at least 20 gal each time.
When I get gas, I typically bring some empty gas containers to make sure to hit the 20 gal mark.This ensures me to get 20 cents off as you get 10 c/gal every 8 gallons.

If you decide to sign up, please use this link so I can get a 25 cents/ for the referral
https://www.fuelrewards.com/fuelrewa...16a0662715bc9c
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I've been irked about this since gas prices came back down. It used to be .20 over the regular price, but now the average is around .60 difference. I have found a couple stations that are .30 - .40 over regular prices. These are usually Sunoco stations 87-91. 93 is usually .20 more than 91. Shell is usually around $1.00 over regular in my area.

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you damn near have to pay to breathe nowadays so i don't think anyone has put any thought into premium gas prices.....but kudos to those that are savvy to beat the system-- even in small ways it adds up over time.

we could always be paying way more than 2.90-$3 a gallon for premium fuel due to other constraints that we don't appreciate; its all about perspective
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I get at least 20 cents/gal off each fill up at Shell.
I typically use fuel rewards and fill up at least 20 gal each time.
When I get gas, I typically bring some empty gas containers to make sure to hit the 20 gal mark.This ensures me to get 20 cents off as you get 10 c/gal every 8 gallons.

If you decide to sign up, please use this link so I can get a 25 cents/ for the referral
https://www.fuelrewards.com/fuelrewa...16a0662715bc9c
I signed up, thanks
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I've been irked about this since gas prices came back down. It used to be .20 over the regular price, but now the average is around .60 difference. I have found a couple stations that are .30 - .40 over regular prices. These are usually Sunoco stations 87-91. 93 is usually .20 more than 91. Shell is usually around $1.00 over regular in my area.

Love gas buddy
Indeed. It seems like the regular, nominal, spacing between grades is gone (+10 cents, +20 cents) and now it's more like +30 cents and +75 cents. Guessing they're just doing this to add more margin back into their prices.

Also (kinda but not really) glad to see it's not a local phenomena to Colorado.
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I get at least 20 cents/gal off each fill up at Shell.
I typically use fuel rewards and fill up at least 20 gal each time.
When I get gas, I typically bring some empty gas containers to make sure to hit the 20 gal mark.This ensures me to get 20 cents off as you get 10 c/gal every 8 gallons.

If you decide to sign up, please use this link so I can get a 25 cents/ for the referral
https://www.fuelrewards.com/fuelrewa...16a0662715bc9c
Thanks, I'll check this out and also invest is some non-nanny type jugs since my old nanny-can is soo (intentionally) broken.
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Not sure how far you are from the Shell located at 5500 Franconia Rd in Alexandria. But the Shell at that address is significantly cheaper than all the Shell stations in Nova
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Not sure how far you are from the Shell located at 5500 Franconia Rd in Alexandria. But the Shell at that address is significantly cheaper than all the Shell stations in Nova
How much at that Shell? One by my work is about $2.90

And I'm pretty sure we know each other. Met at the CCA NOVA Social back in March and then again at the 5 series launch at Passport
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That isn't true in Ontario for Shell gasoline.Shell refines all of there gas at there own refinery in Sarnia Ontario.There Shell V Power premium gas is also the only gas in Ontario that is 100 percent gasoline,with no ethanol.I only fill up at Shell gas stations.
I've filled with Esso here in Ontario for about 15 years, with the occasional Shell/Petro mixed in. Was mainly filling at Esso because of the Esso points and they have way more locations across the city.

I started filling with Shell about a year ago and won't go back to Esso. It's not placebo, my current car, Acura RSX Type-S is just faster and has more torque with Shell gas. Not much, but definitely a noticeable difference.
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shell is overpriced for nothing. I'll use local 93 independent it runs great.
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Not sure how far you are from the Shell located at 5500 Franconia Rd in Alexandria. But the Shell at that address is significantly cheaper than all the Shell stations in Nova
How much at that Shell? One by my work is about $2.90

And I'm pretty sure we know each other. Met at the CCA NOVA Social back in March and then again at the 5 series launch at Passport
Ha! Yes. Have you done your Performance Center Delivery yet? That Shell I always go to is currently 2.89 for premium. Saw it average around 2.79 and seen it as low as 2.69 many times this year.
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Ha! Yes. Have you done your Performance Center Delivery yet? That Shell I always go to is currently 2.89 for premium. Saw it average around 2.79 and seen it as low as 2.69 many times this year.
Yes, did PCD on March 29. Just dropped the car off for the 1,200 mile service and the installation of the MPE, diffuser, and grills
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