gas stations

[squashington]

Gas stations aren't as profitable now as they once were. Rising prices trim the profit margin enough, but almost every pumps is now equipped with a debit/credit card reader. This means customers are less likely to enter the store and buy other items with a high markup such as drinks and snacks. Plus the credit card companies charge the merchant a small % on every transaction. It's not much but when you're only making a few cents off each gallon it's more than one would think.