After hearing about some of the property values in California, I have to wonder if fuel is more expensive because everything is more expensive there. Even the biodiesel you quoted above at $3.00 a gallon compared to $2.40 a gallon here.

There are certain places in Florida where fuel prices are noticeably higher than others, and the station owners explain it by saying that certain places are more expensive to run a business. Land value, property taxes, municipal taxes, and labor cost are all significant factors.

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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