Submitted by TheTemplarSaint t3_zg0u69 in Pennsylvania
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ItsMePythonicD t1_izeh2yb wrote
I would not buy gas from them. Maybe even report them.
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izeij3q wrote
The one I was at yesterday was Airport Rd by Copperhead Grille, so Lehigh Co which doesn’t have its own weights and measures like Northampton. Couldn’t figure out how to report with PA State weights and measures.
badgerbarthowlemeiux t1_izejxtg wrote
Yeah it’s strange there are no stickers at all.
Is the cheaper gas because of the car wash thing or is it just significantly cheaper period?
ItsMePythonicD t1_izek7mr wrote
Looks like you can report them here:
https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/ReportanIncident/Pages/EnvironmentalComplaints.aspx
giantcucumbergrower t1_izeqxl6 wrote
Even small retail businesses have weights and measures stickers inside verifying their scanners work correctly, so this is either shady or one person owns multiple gulf stations and has no idea those stickers should be visible
Annahsbananas t1_izew58u wrote
Gulf Gas....now that's a name I haven't heard in a long, long time
Captain_Hampockets t1_izewuou wrote
I worked at gas stations for like 20 years, in CA and PA. This is not good, nor proper.
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izexmt5 wrote
Thank you!
mbz321 t1_izey0nn wrote
Lol. All gas in your region comes from the same exact refineries.
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izeydds wrote
I first noticed this issue last year at the Gulf on Easton Rd in Bethlehem. They were either not there, or had red failed stickers on.
I stopped by that same location last week and I think they had up to date “pass” stickers.
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izeyhwh wrote
Sure does. They’ll Chuck in different additives for the different brands, but the actual gas is the same.
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izeylpv wrote
Yeah, how would I go about doing that?
IrresponsibleScience t1_izf0yqq wrote
This means they are dodging certification. Those stickers are required as evidence that they passed. The gas might be cheaper but you are likely not paying for a gallon of gas either.
CarbonGod t1_izf26tu wrote
and gas has changed quite a bit since the 70s. I mean...there is unleaded now!
bignick222 t1_izf3dzk wrote
Don’t buy and report it
discogeek t1_izf74ye wrote
Nah, fuel dispensers are Agriculture (Weights & Measures), not DEP. Although they may forward things over to Ag for you. The counties do the inspections though, so you're not taking a bad path to resolution by contacting your county officials.
LowNo5584 t1_izf845p wrote
The individual who tests is required to affix either a pass or fail sticker on the pumps. If there's no sticker, either the state (or county in some cases) either hasn't checked them, or the pump failed testing and the owner scraped it off. Make sure you know if the county you're in has a county level Weights and Measures Dept or if it's overseen by the state, then call them.
crankshaft123 t1_izf8tro wrote
Chevron acquired the Gulf brand in 1985. They sold it to Cumberland Farms in 2010. Cumberland Farms sold it to Arc Light Capital Partners in 2015.
helloiamaudrey t1_izg8q9v wrote
The real thing is GULF STATIONS STILL EXIST, the one in Oil City shut down in the 70s due to the arrow heads
FreedomToBearHotdogs t1_izg8yoh wrote
threaten to pour all the gas stations coffee into the Delaware river if they don’t comply
chaqalaqalaqa t1_izgknk3 wrote
Try the US Gas on Catasauqua
eMPereb t1_izgmoh0 wrote
Yup keep driving…
eMPereb t1_izgmxcs wrote
Who knew🤷🏻♂️
prof_cunninglinguist t1_izgq1w4 wrote
$220 to fill up my Nissan Sentra huh? damn you Biden!!!!!!!!!!!
Speakslinux t1_izh09um wrote
Please note while they may not be certified, check inside on the wall. If they are legit you will see a pa dept of revenue gasoline revenue letter/ceftificate
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izh79iq wrote
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izh7t1q wrote
That’s fine but it doesn’t mean the gallon I pay for is actually a gallon, right? That’s like having a PA contractors license and charging someone for X amount of lumber. Nobody is certifying how many 2x4s were actually provided.
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izh8pb9 wrote
Just cheaper typically. Sometimes significantly enough that it seems weird. When I was there yesterday it was around 10 cents cheaper than Costco I think. It was cheaper than gas in NJ by a decent bit.
prof_cunninglinguist t1_izhclf4 wrote
It was a joke about lack of regulation due to no weights & measurements tags. It came off the top of my head, and apparently the top of my head ain't funny.
homerj419 t1_izhd7tw wrote
But the tanks the stations hold them in aren't the same. Some have updated double walled fiberglass tanks others have outdated metal ones. Metal is corroded by the fill around the tank and also degrades overtime. Water and sediment enter and that's not good. And also as someone else mentioned additives from the separate fuel companies themselves and their methods of storage as well. Lots of variables
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izhsyyj wrote
Hahah, so you don’t deserve your username?
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izhtvn6 wrote
That’s too far to drive. Then I’d have to come back and get more gas.
Yankiwi17273 t1_izhw3sq wrote
I usually don’t notice them, but wow does a gas pump look naked without the stickers!
TOW2Bguy t1_izhxajp wrote
Or lower quality than advertised
Blexcr0id t1_izj9yp3 wrote
Contact PA Dept. of Ag. They handle the Weights & Measures inspection program.
boogieonur420 t1_izof2ar wrote
Report them and give an update then!
TheTemplarSaint OP t1_izefjpf wrote
I’m in the Lehigh Valley, and the Gulf gas stations around seem to consistently have significantly cheaper gas than anywhere around, even Costco and NJ stations. Made me a little suspicious, and I noticed this is the second Gulf I’ve gone to that doesn’t have a PA Weighs and Measures sticker.
What do y’all think?