Hook
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Fuel price differential affecting border waits?
Now that we are largely past the holidays, it will be interesting to watch the borders and see how much they are being affected by Mexicans crossing
into the US to take advantage of the vastly cheaper fuel.
There must be a goodly number that has already started to cross to do this. If you know any frequent crossers (like more than 1-2x/week), ask them if
they see an increase in wait times during the next couple weeks.
Or, I guess we could check the CBP websites and see whether the wait is increasing.
Simple economics would dictate that it will increase the wait times. Mexicans are frugal people who will take advantage of this disparity.
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micah202
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...isn't 'frugal' more for people who have money to start with?
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BooJumMan
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I was amazed with the gas prices down south... whats the deal? Why so expensive? Did they raise it for the holidays for us gringos?
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micah202
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Quote: Originally posted by BooJumMan  | | I was amazed with the gas prices down south... whats the deal? Why so expensive? Did they raise it for the holidays for us gringos?
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...monopoly,,and scheduled price raises that don't regard world market fluctuations. Another shot in the foot to tourism 
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DaliDali
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| Quote: Originally posted by BooJumMan | | I was amazed with the gas prices down south... whats the deal? Why so expensive? Did they raise it for the holidays for us gringos?
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It was reported recently from a Pemex station operator, that the add on taxes for each liter could be as much as 70% of the cost at the pump.
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David K
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Just went by the Costco today (north county of San Diego): $2.25 for 87 octane.
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theotherone
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Yes, current gas prices in Northern San Diego & Imperial County Coscto locations (ie. San Marcos, Poway & El Centro) are among some of the
most cheapest gas prices in California ($2.25 - $2.29).
It's even cheaper if you use a Costco/American Express True Earnings Business Card, in order to take advantage of the 4% gasoline rebate.
[Edited on 1-6-2015 by theotherone]
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