The new Pemex just north of Puerto Nuevo on the Tijuana-Ensenada Free Road had its billboard with electronic pricing lit up today. It is very visible
from the toll road, but I couldn't see if they were taking customers.
The new Pemex/7-11 gas station, convenience store and mini-mall at the Cantamar/Primo Tapia exit from the toll road, south of Rosarito on the way to
Ensenada, looks almost ready to open, but...who knows? More info to come.elgatoloco - 9-9-2016 at 11:41 AM
Viva Mexico. The Primo Tapia situation is a head scratcher for sure. Old Pemex closed in supposed family dispute. Two doors down someone else builds
another brand new one. Good news is maybe the locals will start actually stopping at the stops signs on the road at the off-ramp in front of the
place. vandenberg - 9-9-2016 at 11:53 AM
Not too many years ago you had to hunt around La Paz to find a station. Now they are on every corner and in between. Exactly the opposite of the US,
where lots of stations disappeared in the last decadestiladam - 9-9-2016 at 12:13 PM
On my drive to San Q and beyond last month, I was shocked how many new gas stationed popped up. Some open - some in progress. Many of them within
shouting distance to each other. Ateo - 9-9-2016 at 03:22 PM
My take on the explosion of new stations in Mexico:
Growing Middle Class in Mexico = more cars and more liters of gas needed. Cheaper to build stations in Mexico. Less environmental regulations than
say, California. The new stations appear state of the art from what I've seen though.
Vanishing stations in USA due to more costly regulations. The market was saturated a long time ago and we're seeing an actual decrease in stations in
those areas. More mass transit. More efficient cars. Hybrids = less stations needed.
From what I'm seeing and hearing, gas stations in California have been profitable again the last year.
Everyone wants to buy more stations right now. Few are selling. That tells me that the economy is doing pretty well right now.
Ramblings........
Stoked about those 2 new stations. Now I won' have to drive down to La Mision for gas.Ateo - 9-9-2016 at 03:25 PM
My guess is Thruput (gallons sold) is rising in Mexico whereas herein the USA it's on the decline.Bajahowodd - 9-9-2016 at 03:49 PM
Aw. Come on. All the Pemex stations that have built in the last decade and a half are about the convenience stores. Selling Pemex is not a big profit
maker, but all the crap they sell inside gives them their profit.SFandH - 9-9-2016 at 04:14 PM
More money in selling flavored sugar water, fat, salt, beer, and cigarettes?
But the population of Baja California is growing pretty fast.
[Edited on 9-9-2016 by SFandH]Ateo - 9-10-2016 at 08:29 AM
Aw. Come on. All the Pemex stations that have built in the last decade and a half are about the convenience stores. Selling Pemex is not a big profit
maker, but all the crap they sell inside gives them their profit.
Everyone wants to buy more stations right now. Few are selling. That tells me that the economy is doing pretty well right now.
Economic growth under Obama has been steady and sustained, all is good!
And Obama policies have kept the price of oil low, so been getting cheap fuel for past many years.
Life is good, let's not rock the boat, vote the Democratic Party ticket!
Peace out!gsbotanico - 9-10-2016 at 02:06 PM
Interesting story behind the abandoned Pemex station in Primo Tapia. Locals have told me that the owner died and his heirs cannot come to an
agreement about the property and franchise. Yes, Pemex stations are franchises in Mexico. Once the restaurant moved next door, an opportunity
opened up on the old site. Locals had been moaning for several years about driving to south Rosarito for gasoline. Now they have two close choices.
The attached convenience stores are a nice profit center.
