Who Makes Money Selling Gas?
There is no “average” fuel retailer, so all the costs that go into a gallon of gas vary from station to station.
Most people think convenience stores and gas stations make a lot of money selling gas—and even more money when prices rise. In fact, a stunning 45% of drivers think that retailers make at least $2 a gallon in profit per gallon, according to a NACS consumer survey, but that's not the case.