Reader questions retail pricing - Journal Advocate

Why is it that gas here in Sterling is 18 cents a gallon higher than in Fort Morgan just 45 miles away at stations owned by the same company and priced at nearly the same level as Denver? I think we can all agreed that it may cost somewhat more to transport the gas the additional 45 miles, but 18 cents per gallon? Let's get real.

[sammy]

They have us captive here, jack up gas, large retailers like walmart know that and take advantage. I was in Loveland and bought items for half what it costs here, these retailers don't know what a real sale is. I was charged 50 cents per pound more at checkout at walmart than price marked on shelf. They fired the guy that rolls back prices and have no intention to hire him back.