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Gas stations still trying to conceal prices

Orlando Sentinel -- Technically, the city won. The gas stations finally followed city code and put up signs with their outrageous prices, though the signs are about as helpful to potential customers as a nail in the tire.

They are impossible to see from Semoran Boulevard and do little, if anything, to dissuade hapless drivers from pulling in and paying more than two bucks a gallon above the going rate.

"I think I got completely robbed," said Jay Gandhi, who was on his way last week to return his rental SUV and fly back to Houston. "I don't have a choice because I have a plane to catch."

Orlando: Where even the gas stations take you for a ride.

But Gandhi is exactly the kind of customer that Suncoast and the station directly across the street — Sun Gas — profit from: an out-of-towner who is in a hurry and

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Submitted Jan 27, 2013 By: bar1035

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HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:9,538 Points:3,081,650 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 1:09:13 PM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse So, don't patronize the dishonest ones. You can, in fact, vote with your feet.
dougtaylor1 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,761 Points:449,275 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 10:18:56 AM Ignore dougtaylor1 Report Abuse Why would anyone blindly buy gas without looking at the pump price?
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,079 Points:1,630,050 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 10:17:06 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse why does govt have such a hard time enforcing reasonable regulations?
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,538 Points:389,345 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 7:01:37 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse Gas prices are always higher close to airports!
danny999 Champion Author Florida Posts:8,738 Points:1,641,985 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 6:39:10 AM Ignore danny999 Report Abuse If you wait to the last minute to catch your plane,you deserve to get duped by these crooks.There are gas laws in Florida,but someone seems to be in cahoots here.Not helping VACATIONLAND.
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:329,335 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 2:46:20 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse Unethical bastards. But if customers are stupid enough.........
Wsamson7121 Champion Author San Jose Posts:5,943 Points:2,013,495 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 12:06:13 AM Ignore Wsamson7121 Report Abuse It is obvious that the two stations have not learned their lesson and have found another way to cheat consumers. I say that the city should find some way to punish these stations.
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,309 Points:1,466,400 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 9:53:10 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Like a speed trap :(
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,093 Points:799,325 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 9:50:09 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse Wow! What a rip.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,424 Points:1,813,210 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:48:18 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Now, I'm sure some people could be creative enough to make the station owners financially regret they had "snookered" the unsuspecting public!
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,484 Points:1,713,785 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:46:55 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse it's really a shame that they do this
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,501 Points:1,674,095 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:38:53 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Stations who are ripping people off should be FINED! Doing this is gouging and morally pathetic!
GDAE Champion Author Wichita Posts:1,160 Points:223,600 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:37:20 PM Ignore GDAE Report Abuse Use the GasBuddy app!
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:33:49 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse now all the people in the united states need to petition the gov'ment to shut in stations who are caught ripping off even a single person one time,to set a example were not going to stand for this anymore.then turn the station over to the community/city/town to run.and the ones caught ripping U.S. off should be sent to prison for 1-5.
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,955 Points:1,758,435 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:33:24 PM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Plan ahead!
riofan1991 Rookie Author Kansas Posts:25 Points:192,205 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:31:51 PM Ignore riofan1991 Report Abuse if this isn't illegal price gouging I don't know what is. unreal.
buzzieNY Champion Author Buffalo Posts:2,903 Points:637,505 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:30:01 PM Ignore buzzieNY Report Abuse From the guy who brings the oil out of the ground to the station that sells you the gasoline, there is nothing but . .GREED
rocknvox All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:689 Points:140,500 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:29:05 PM Ignore rocknvox Report Abuse I hate rip offs!!!!!!!!!
RobertSpratt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,850 Points:1,047,940 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:28:01 PM Ignore RobertSpratt Report Abuse its all about the mighty dollar today
Digger52 Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,417 Points:851,635 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:24:16 PM Ignore Digger52 Report Abuse Unless I was on fumes, would never stop at a station that didn't post its prices
danlanman Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,342 Points:725,160 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:23:11 PM Ignore danlanman Report Abuse some things never change
Elaine4411 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,663 Points:466,265 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:23:07 PM Ignore Elaine4411 Report Abuse Boycott these stations!!! Maybe they'll get the message!
ok603 All-Star Author Boston Posts:960 Points:567,325 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:19:53 PM Ignore ok603 Report Abuse Pay before you leave
Endoman5000 Veteran Author Michigan Posts:464 Points:352,530 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:15:16 PM Ignore Endoman5000 Report Abuse Does the GasBuddy app not work in Orlando?
garman87 Champion Author Austin Posts:3,264 Points:2,376,400 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:14:58 PM Ignore garman87 Report Abuse Already been to Orlando and don't plan on going back since I did everything I needed to do.
marinedad1949 Champion Author Lancaster Posts:2,506 Points:506,370 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:14:15 PM Ignore marinedad1949 Report Abuse Thank you GasBuddy! Another reason to use your services!
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,255 Points:332,100 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:10:34 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse scam prices on gas stations part
Bugs2010 Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,426 Points:941,355 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:10:02 PM Ignore Bugs2010 Report Abuse Thank you Gas Buddy and bar1035 for "outting" these two stations. If I ever go to Orlando, I'll remember Sun Gas and Suncoast as the two to stay away from.
fcdriver Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,263 Points:1,476,755 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:09:23 PM Ignore fcdriver Report Abuse alwasy scammers out ther just be careful
brprven All-Star Author Dallas Posts:664 Points:287,285 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:07:56 PM Ignore brprven Report Abuse who cares
Robert44 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,586 Points:1,222,710 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:05:31 PM Ignore Robert44 Report Abuse When renting usually be cheaper to fill it yourself.
MrGasKGB Veteran Author St. Louis Posts:390 Points:147,325 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:05:30 PM Ignore MrGasKGB Report Abuse If some people like throwing money away on expensive overpriced gas . . .Please throw some extra cash my way !
tdc007 Champion Author Lexington Posts:1,123 Points:384,805 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:03:45 PM Ignore tdc007 Report Abuse Precisely the reason I always use gas buddy when out of town.
rf6480 Champion Author Miami Posts:1,538 Points:549,510 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:02:34 PM Ignore rf6480 Report Abuse most expensive gas in the state. CROOKS
Barfood Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,311 Points:1,019,630 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 8:02:23 PM Ignore Barfood Report Abuse Crooked business owners.
eye-spy Champion Author Quebec Posts:4,598 Points:2,419,795 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:58:47 PM Ignore eye-spy Report Abuse "Gerry347",I'm with you on this one.
sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:14,907 Points:1,443,295 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:58:10 PM Ignore sillywagon Report Abuse An unethical business that can be avoided by using... GasBuddy.
Gerry347 Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:46 Points:28,525 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:57:33 PM Ignore Gerry347 Report Abuse I agree with the whole buyer beware thing and the customer does have a chance to drive away once they see the price at the pump but I think for the most part the issue comes up when someone is running late and in a hurry to catch a flight. Once they pull in they're pretty much stuck paying the price. I know it's their own fault for being late in the first place but this is just outright wrong. If it was me I think I'd take my changes paying the rental car company the extra cost of bringing it back without filling it up.... might be cheaper in the long run. [Edited by: Gerry347 at 1/27/2013 7:58:29 PM EST]
tobasco Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:7,351 Points:2,110,810 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:48:50 PM Ignore tobasco Report Abuse Expense it.
ElkManMI Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:297 Points:598,800 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:46:40 PM Ignore ElkManMI Report Abuse buyer beware.
Gerry347 Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:46 Points:28,525 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:42:51 PM Ignore Gerry347 Report Abuse Florida has a bunch of retired folks doing noting all day.... Park their butts right in front of both stations on "city" land with big signs that warn customers of the ridicules prices. That should piss the station owner off in a hurry and should cut their business to almost nothing in a hurry.
Carol7777 All-Star Author Houston Posts:737 Points:150,160 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:41:58 PM Ignore Carol7777 Report Abuse OMG! Although I've taken lots & lots of trips by air, I've never been scammed like this. However, I always make plans to return my rental car very, very early to avoid traffic problems, etc. Guess that's why I always had plenty of time to find a good price (or at least, not an outrageous price).
srchr Champion Author San Jose Posts:7,264 Points:1,622,000 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:41:54 PM Ignore srchr Report Abuse airports always cost more for a car
Suzzoom Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,378 Points:508,090 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:38:28 PM Ignore Suzzoom Report Abuse I read all the comments on the article. No one referred the readers to Gas Buddy, so I did my civic duty. It's incumbent on us GBs to spread the word.
gir1938 All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:681 Points:128,610 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:37:33 PM Ignore gir1938 Report Abuse depends on the city
JagXKR Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,169 Points:1,093,480 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:37:25 PM Ignore JagXKR Report Abuse Now days it's very easy to get on a Gas Buddy site and find a gas station that isn't gouging.
Yetie Sophomore Author Las Vegas Posts:220 Points:815,905 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:35:52 PM Ignore Yetie Report Abuse There is always someone naive enough to fall for slick retailers.
berniMI Champion Author Flint Posts:7,701 Points:1,108,730 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:34:55 PM Ignore berniMI Report Abuse I pass approximately 4/6 stations usually about 4 different prices a day. some different in a,m and p.m. Common sense, gas buddy, fill when prices is low. etc. I do not go out of my way to go to a station to pay less for gas... that does not make sense. Just use common sense. buy when price is low,
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:26,597 Points:2,904,045 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:34:28 PM Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse Should not only be posted, but visible from the street from any direction.
mplato Champion Author Columbia Posts:8,264 Points:1,818,195 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 7:33:18 PM Ignore mplato Report Abuse why would you want to conceal prices...people will pay any price if they dont have to go a couple more blocks for a cheaper price