Question: what should the differential be between land based gas and that which you buy waterside. Recently I filled my Fishboat with about 100 gallons of regular gas at $3.00 per gallon. On land, at an average gas station on the same day their price was $1.99 equating to 50% increase in cost.
For what its worth the marine gas was Valvtech "certified" whatever that actually means. For perspective, I am located on the South Shore of Long Island about 60 miles east of NYC. There are not many choices of nearby marinas selling fuel so competition is probably a factor. I am sure insurance and EPA requirements drive up the cost but outside of the initial capital expenditure of above ground tanks does it add up to a 50% increase? IMO this is gouging based on a lack of competition or plain ole gouging because its "Marine Gas". Would love to compare across the country....
For what its worth the marine gas was Valvtech "certified" whatever that actually means. For perspective, I am located on the South Shore of Long Island about 60 miles east of NYC. There are not many choices of nearby marinas selling fuel so competition is probably a factor. I am sure insurance and EPA requirements drive up the cost but outside of the initial capital expenditure of above ground tanks does it add up to a 50% increase? IMO this is gouging based on a lack of competition or plain ole gouging because its "Marine Gas". Would love to compare across the country....