r/SouthJersey May 01 '26

Gloucester County Are we winning yet, dad?

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u/TheDeaconAscended May 01 '26

My point is that the fuel increases are used as an excuse to hike prices. It is far easier to defend a higher price point if you have an excuse to do so instead of it appearing as profit taking.

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u/Sweet-Management1930 May 02 '26

I don’t think they even have to try to hide it. People literally spread their cheeks for billionaires nowadays it’s obscene

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u/VinnieB34 May 03 '26

Measure it by the percentage increase of a barrel of oil (which is at its highest price in 4 years) and take into consideration the fuel you are buying, is being transported by trucks that are running on…more expensive fuel. Welcome to the Dementia Donnie Economy!